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![]() Ortiz, Griffin ready to rumble againUFC 106 is live on PPV Nov. 21!
Saturday’s long overdue rematch that pits Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz has been suddenly thrust to main event status after Brock Lesnar’s illness forced him to pull out of his heavyweight title match with Shane Carwin. Judging by the respective demeanors of both fighters, UFC 106’s throw down at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas could have very well been the main event all along . . . click here for more Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin clash in a rematch at UFC® 106 – this Saturday night at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on PPV. November 20th, 2009 |
![]() Ortiz, Griffin ready for rematchUFC 106 is live on PPV Nov. 21!
![]() Photo by Chris Cozzone By Andreas Hale Both Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin promise a second war Saturday night in the headline bout of UFC 106. At today’s final press conference, Ortiz said he will be 100% Saturday night in his return to UFC. “I’m still young at 34,” he told the media. “Randy Couture began his career at 34.” Regarding Griffin, Ortiz said, “The first fight, me and Forrest, we threw down. I’m glad Forrest stepped up.” Griffin said the fight would pick up where they left off, in 2006. “I’m excited to fight and you will be excited to watch,” said Griffin. Stay tuned for a full report. Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin clash in a rematch at UFC® 106 – this Saturday night at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on PPV. November 19th, 2009 |


