It’s time to celebrate our country’s Independence, but it is also one more day until the UFC sets off its own set of fireworks. The much anticipated clash between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Forrest Griffin is almost here and this Friday, that fight is monopolizing headlines in the world of mixed martial arts. Along with the Friday Crunch, we wish you a Happy 4th of July!

There may be more at stake when Rampage Jackson goes to war with Forrest Griffin this Saturday night.
Dana White talks about how the UFC 86 bout could pave the way for the future of the division in this pece by Ken Pishara of MMA Weekly.

In an interview with ESPN’s Ben Cohen, Jackson talks about how “God made me fight.”

Chris Lytle is looking for a lights up performance tomorrow as he gears up to face Josh Coshcheck at UFC 86. John Morgan of mmajunkie.com has the scoop.

UFC.com’s Michael DiSanto takes some time to break down the Jackson-Griffin match-up.

Sherdog features a video interview with Marcus Aurelio as he talks about his Saturday night lightweight showdown with Tyson Griffin.

Cagepotato takes a look at Gerald Harris and what’s going on now that The Ultimate Fighter 7 is in the rear view mirror.