It was a jam-packed night of action as Affliction and the UFC went toe to toe for the first time. Both organizations put on quality shows, setting a stage for future clashes. Here’s a rundown of all the stories making headlines in The Sunday Crunch.

Apparently, UFC president Dana White has changed his tune regarding Fedor Emelianenko according to Kevin Lole of Yahoo Sports.

Early reports indicate that it was a succesful debut event for Affliction. Mmajunkie.com elaborates on the organization’s first fight card.

Fedor Emelianenko proved once again why he should be considered among the best in mixed martial arts. Mark Kriegel of Fox Sports calls Fedor scary good.

Anderson Silva had no problems in the light heavyweight division as he stepped up in class and dismantled James Irvin.

MMAweekly.com has the UFC Fight Night bonuses as Rory Markham, Frank Edgar and CB Dollaway were among the breadwinners.

Sherdog offers an audio recap of all last night’s action in their latest edition of “Beratdown after the Bell”.

It was a big night for Forrest Griffin as he shocked the world by winning a unanimous decision over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Griffin’s victory has also changed the the complexion of the light heavyweight division. It’s time to get crunching in the aftermath of UFC 86.

Adding to the luster of UFC 86 was a host of preliminary fights that also encouraged spectators to rise out of their chairs. UFC.com has a complete rundown of the prelims.

Yahoo Sports compares Forest Grifffin’s rise to fame to that of UFC’s as both are enjoying a major ascension.

Todd Martin of sportsline.com provides some post-fight notes along with a complete analysis of each fight.

Sam Caplan over at fiveouncesofpain.com may be one of the few people who thought Rampage Jackson should have been awarded the decision over Forrest Griffin. Check out his thoughts.

MMamania.com touches on the future of the light heavyweight division and who may be the next opponent for both Jackson and Griffin.

Sherdog features an interview with the big wigs who behind the recent changes to the unified rules of mixed martial arts.