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UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
The poster for UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateNovember 21, 2009
VenueMandalay Bay Events Center
CityParadise, Nevada
Attendance10,529[1]
Total gate$3,003,250[1]
Buyrate375,000[2]
Event chronology
UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale

UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on November 21, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.[3]

Background

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As with UFC 103 and UFC 104, a portion of the preliminary card aired live and commercial-free during an hour-long block on Spike.[4] Tito Ortiz was originally scheduled to fight Mark Coleman; however, on October 5, 2009, the fight was cancelled as Coleman was suffering from a knee injury. UFC confirmed that Forrest Griffin would step in to face Ortiz.[5]

On October 26, UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar pulled out of his fight against Shane Carwin due to an illness that kept him from training.[6] The UFC therefore had the Ortiz v. Griffin fight headline the UFC 106 card.[7]

Previously announced match-ups of John Howard vs. Dennis Hallman[8] and Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida[9] were moved to The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale[10] and UFC 107[11] respectively.

Tom Lawlor was originally scheduled to fight at UFC 106 but he was moved to UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz.[12]

Jon Fitch was originally set to fight Ricardo Almeida but Almeida was forced off the card with a knee injury. Fitch was moved to the UFC 107 card to fight Mike Pierce.[13]

Dana White confirmed on November 19 that Karo Parisyan had pulled out of his fight against Dustin Hazelett for undisclosed reasons. Hazelett was paid his full purse including show and win.[14] As a result, the fight between Paulo Thiago and Jacob Volkmann was promoted to the main card.[15] Parisyan was also cut from the promotion following this incident.

Results

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Main card (PPV)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Forrest Griffin def. Tito Ortiz Decision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Josh Koscheck def. Anthony Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:47
Welterweight Paulo Thiago def. Jacob Volkmann Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Antônio Rogério Nogueira def. Luiz Cané TKO (punches) 1 1:56
Welterweight Amir Sadollah def. Phil Baroni Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Spike TV)
Welterweight Ben Saunders def. Marcus Davis KO (knees) 1 3:24
Middleweight Kendall Grove def. Jake Rosholt Submission (triangle choke) 1 3:59
Preliminary card
Welterweight Brian Foster def. Brock Larson TKO (punches) 2 3:25 [a]
Lightweight Caol Uno vs. Fabricio Camoes Draw (majority) (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) 3 5:00 [b]
Lightweight George Sotiropoulos def. Jason Dent Submission (armbar) 2 4:36
  1. ^ Larson had 2 points deducted in round 1 for an illegal upkick & an illegal knee to a downed opponent.
  2. ^ Camoes had 1 point deducted in round 2 for an illegal upkick.

Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $70,000 bonuses.[16]

  • Fight of the Night: Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson
  • Knockout of the Night: Antônio Rogério Nogueira
  • Submission of the Night: Josh Koscheck

Reported payout

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The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[17]

  • Forrest Griffin: $250,000 (includes $150,000 win bonus) def. Tito Ortiz: $250,000
  • Josh Koscheck: $106,000 ($53,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Johnson: $17,000
  • Paulo Thiago: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Jacob Volkmann: $6,000
  • Antônio Rogério Nogueira: $100,000 ($30,000 win bonus) def. Luiz Cane: $19,000
  • Amir Sadollah: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Phil Baroni: $25,000
  • Ben Saunders: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) def. Marcus Davis: $27,000
  • Kendall Grove: $44,000 ($22,000 win bonus) def. Jake Rosholt: $15,000
  • Brian Foster: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. Brock Larson: $26,000
  • Caol Uno: $20,000 vs. Fabricio Camoes: $10,000 ^
  • George Sotiropoulos: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) def. Jason Dent: $8,000

^ Both fighters earned show money; bout declared majority draw.

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References

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UFC 106

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UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 was a pay-per-view event produced by the (UFC) on November 21, 2009, at the Events Center in , featuring a main card of five bouts and five preliminary fights broadcast on Spike TV. The event headlined a rematch between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and , with Griffin securing a victory (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) after three rounds to avenge his 2007 loss and tie their professional record at 1–1. The co-main event saw welterweight contender submit Anthony Johnson via rear-naked choke at 4:47 of the second round, a performance that earned Koscheck both the Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night awards, each worth $70,000. Other notable main card results included defeating by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), Antonio Rogerio Nogueira making a successful UFC debut with a first-round TKO (punches) of Luiz Cane at 1:56 to claim the Knockout of the Night bonus, and outpointing by unanimous decision (30–27 x3). On the preliminary card, Ben Saunders notched a quick knockout victory over with knees at 3:24 of the first round, while submitted via in the opening frame; earned a second-round TKO over Brian Foster, George Sotiropoulos tapped Jason Dent with an armbar in round two, and Fabricio Camoes and fought to a . UFC 106 drew an announced attendance of 10,529, including 6,631 paid, generating a live gate of $3,003,250, and served as a significant offering in the UFC's schedule amid growing popularity for rematch bouts and emerging talents like Nogueira. The event highlighted the UFC's division depth, with Griffin's win positioning him for future contention, while Ortiz's loss marked another setback in his post-championship career.

Background

Initial Planning

UFC 106 was initially conceptualized as a major event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's 2009 lineup, headlined by a UFC Championship bout between champion and top contender . The matchup was officially announced on August 20, 2009, positioning it as Lesnar's second title defense following his successful retention of the belt against at earlier that year. Lesnar had captured the heavyweight title at UFC 91 in October 2008 by defeating , establishing himself as a dominant force in the division with his wrestling background and rapid rise to prominence. The event was scheduled for November 21, 2009, at the Events Center in , , serving as the UFC's key pay-per-view offering in the late fall period after UFC 105 on September 27. Carwin, an undefeated knockout artist with a 12-0 record at the time, had earned his title shot through decisive victories, including a first-round stoppage of at UFC 84, solidifying his status as the division's premier challenger. Early undercard announcements began in August 2009, highlighting veteran matchups to complement the heavyweight main event. A prominent bout featured former UFC Champion returning from injury to face UFC Hall of Famer in a light heavyweight clash, confirmed on August 18, 2009. Additional preliminary fights were revealed shortly after, such as contender against Dustin Hazelett, agreed upon on August 24, 2009, adding grappling-heavy intrigue to the card. These initial bookings aimed to build hype around a stacked event blending established stars and rising talents.

Card Changes

UFC heavyweight champion was forced to withdraw from his scheduled title defense against on October 26, 2009, due to a severe bout of that had prevented him from training for several weeks. This illness, an intestinal infection requiring medical intervention, marked the beginning of significant card alterations just weeks before the November 21 event. Earlier, on October 6, 2009, Mark Coleman withdrew from his light heavyweight bout with Tito Ortiz after suffering a second-degree tear to his medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his knee. With Lesnar's main event vacancy, UFC officials elevated Ortiz to the top spot and announced on October 9, 2009, that he would rematch Forrest Griffin in the new main event, shifting their originally planned co-main bout to headline status. The promotion confirmed the updated main card, including this change, on November 10, 2009. Karo Parisyan pulled out of his matchup with Dustin Hazelett on November 19, 2009, just two days before the event, citing personal and financial difficulties that left him unable to travel to ; this withdrawal came amid ongoing issues following his earlier nine-month suspension for testing positive for painkillers including after his January 2009 win at , after which UFC president stated Parisyan would not fight in the promotion again. To fill gaps on the card, agreed to face Anthony Johnson in the co-main event slot on October 27, 2009, pairing the wrestlers in a fresh clash following Johnson's recent win at UFC 104. Additionally, was matched against undefeated newcomer for the November event, marking Volkmann's UFC debut and adding depth to the undercard after earlier adjustments like Ricardo Almeida's knee injury withdrawal in October.

Event Information

Venue and Logistics

UFC 106 took place on November 21, 2009, at the in , an unincorporated community within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The venue, owned and operated by , served as the primary host for the event, providing a controlled environment for the night's competitions. The features a of 12,000, which was arranged in a standard configuration to accommodate the production and the full card of 10 fights. This setup allowed for optimal visibility and production logistics, including lighting, camera positioning, and safety barriers essential for professional MMA events. The event aired live on beginning at 10:00 PM EST (7:00 PM PST), with the preliminary bouts broadcast on Spike TV starting at 9:00 PM EST (6:00 PM PST) to build anticipation for the main card. Oversight was provided by the , which regulated the contest through fighter licensing, promoter supervision, and enforcement of rules for unarmed combat exhibitions.

Attendance and Financial Performance

UFC 106 drew a total attendance of 10,529 spectators to the Mandalay Bay Events Center in , representing a strong turnout for the event despite its capacity of approximately 12,000. Of these, 6,631 tickets were paid, generating a gate revenue of $3,003,250, while the remaining 3,898 admissions (37% of total attendance) were complimentary. The gate revenue was bolstered by an average paid ticket price of $452.91, with tickets ranging from approximately $50 for upper-level seats to over $700 for premium locations closer to the cage. This pricing structure, combined with the high demand for the rematch headliner, contributed significantly to the event's live gate success, as higher-end seats helped offset the volume of complimentary distributions often used for promotional purposes. The pay-per-view buyrate reached an estimated 375,000 purchases, a respectable figure that underscored the revised card's appeal following Brock Lesnar's withdrawal from the original main event against due to illness. Overall, these metrics highlighted UFC 106's financial viability, exceeding initial lowered expectations after the last-minute changes and affirming the drawing power of the Ortiz-Griffin II matchup.

Results

Main Card

The main event featured a rematch between and , with Griffin seeking to avenge his 2006 split decision loss to Ortiz. In a competitive three-round bout, Griffin utilized high-volume striking to outpoint Ortiz, landing significant punches while defending multiple takedown attempts from the former champion. Ortiz secured several takedowns and controlled portions on the ground, but Griffin's effective stand-up game and resilience led to a victory (30-27, 29-28, 28-29). Post-fight, Griffin expressed satisfaction in the hard-fought win, noting Ortiz's pressure tested his improvements since their first encounter. In the co-main event welterweight clash, Josh Koscheck dominated Anthony "Rumble" Johnson with superior wrestling en route to a submission finish. Koscheck repeatedly took Johnson down in the first round, neutralizing the taller striker's power and avoiding significant damage despite some early exchanges. In the second round, after another takedown, Koscheck transitioned to Johnson's back and locked in a rear-naked choke at 4:47, forcing the tap. Johnson later voiced frustration over perceived fouls like eye pokes, but Koscheck's grappling control was the decisive factor. Welterweight bout Paulo Thiago and Jacob Volkmann saw Thiago leverage his striking advantage in a grappling-oriented fight. Volkmann, making his UFC debut, initiated several takedowns and attempted submissions, but Thiago reversed positions effectively and landed cleaner shots from the top. Thiago's ground strikes in the later rounds proved pivotal, earning him a (30-27, 30-27, 30-28). Volkmann praised Thiago's toughness post-fight, while Thiago credited his preparation for handling the wrestle-heavy style. Light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira made a strong UFC debut against Luiz Cane, securing a quick finish with aggressive ground-and-pound. Nogueira absorbed an early leg kick before closing distance for a takedown at under two minutes, mounting Cane and unleashing unanswered punches that prompted referee Steve Mazzagatti's stoppage via TKO at 1:56 of the first round. Cane, coming off wins over notable opponents, was unable to mount a defense, highlighting Nogueira's BJJ pedigree and power. Nogueira called the victory a statement for the division in his immediate reaction. Opening the main card, welterweight Amir Sadollah outgrappled Phil Baroni to claim a decision win in a technical affair. Sadollah used precise clinch work and takedowns to control Baroni on the mat, stifling the veteran's explosive striking attempts despite Baroni's early body shots. Over three rounds, Sadollah's superior jiu-jitsu prevented Baroni from regaining momentum, resulting in a unanimous decision (30-27 x3). Baroni, returning to the UFC after a hiatus, acknowledged Sadollah's control in post-fight comments. All main card fights adhered to standard weight limits, with light heavyweights at 205 pounds and at 170 pounds, following minor card adjustments earlier in the planning phase.

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card at UFC 106 featured five bouts across (170 lbs), (185 lbs), and (155 lbs) divisions, with three ending in first-round finishes and two advancing further, all contested under standard unified MMA rules including three five-minute rounds and the presence of judges for scoring. In the opening welterweight matchup, Ben Saunders upset the more experienced with a via at 3:24 of the first round, landing a decisive right to the chin in the clinch after absorbing early pressure from Davis. then secured a quick victory over by submission at 3:59 of round one, showcasing his skills by transitioning from an omoplata attempt to lock in the choke against the wrestler Rosholt. Brian Foster dominated in their clash, earning a TKO via punches at 3:25 of the second round through relentless ground-and-pound pressure, highlighted by a spinning back kick that set up the finish after surviving an early takedown. The bout between and Fabricio Camoes went the full three rounds and ended in a (28-28, 28-28, 29-27), marked by competitive exchanges marred by a point deduction to Camoes for an illegal upkick, resulting in a back-and-forth affair with no clear dominant force. Finally, George Sotiropoulos submitted Jason Dent via armbar at 4:36 of the second round in a contest, advancing from top position to chain submissions effectively with his black belt BJJ expertise after Dent fatigued from defensive wrestling.

Post-Event Recognition

Bonus Awards

At UFC 106, the awarded its standard bonuses of $70,000 per category to recognize exceptional efforts by the fighters, a structure in place for numbered events during that era. These bonuses, including Fight of the Night, of the Night, and Submission of the Night, were announced during the post-fight following the event on November 21, 2009. The Fight of the Night bonus went to and Anthony Johnson for their co-main event, praised for its intense, back-and-forth action that showcased both fighters' striking and exchanges in a bout that ended in the second round. Each received $70,000 for the honor. Antônio Rogério Nogueira earned the Knockout of the Night award with a $70,000 bonus for his dominant first-round TKO victory over Luiz Cané in the light heavyweight division, marking a strong UFC debut highlighted by precise striking that overwhelmed his opponent early. secured an additional $70,000 as Submission of the Night for his second-round rear-naked choke finish against Anthony Johnson in the same bout, resulting in Koscheck claiming a double bonus totaling $140,000 for the evening. In total, UFC 106 distributed $280,000 in performance bonuses across the three categories, with Koscheck's dual recognition contributing to the highest individual payout among recipients.

Fighter Payouts

The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed fighter purses for UFC 106 totaling $1,021,000, representing base pay and win bonuses where applicable, though these figures exclude performance-based UFC bonuses, sponsorship earnings, and deductions for taxes or insurance. Main event participants Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz were the highest earners, each receiving $250,000, with Griffin's total including a $150,000 win bonus following his victory. Other prominent payouts included Josh Koscheck at $106,000 (encompassing a $53,000 win bonus after submitting Anthony Johnson) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at $100,000 (including a $30,000 win bonus). UFC policy at the time limited full disclosure to commissions like the NSAC, leaving some undercard sponsor incentives and additional incentives unreported, which contributed to the event's overall compensation exceeding the listed total when factoring in separate $70,000 performance bonuses awarded for Fight of the Night (Koscheck vs. Johnson), Submission of the Night (Koscheck), and Knockout of the Night (Nogueira).
FighterPurse AmountDetails
$250,000Includes $150,000 win bonus
$250,000Show pay
$106,000Includes $53,000 win bonus
Anthony Johnson$17,000Base pay
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira$100,000Includes $30,000 win bonus
Luiz Cane$19,000Base pay
$30,000Includes $15,000 win bonus
$25,000Base pay
$16,000Includes $8,000 win bonus
$6,000Base pay
$44,000Includes $22,000 win bonus
$15,000Base pay
Ben Saunders$20,000Includes $10,000 win bonus
$27,000Base pay
Brian Foster$12,000Includes $6,000 win bonus
$26,000Show pay
George Sotiropoulos$20,000Includes $10,000 win bonus
Jason Dent$8,000Base pay
$20,000Show pay (draw)
Fabricio Camoes$10,000Show pay (draw)
These figures highlight the disparity in earnings, with headliners and established contenders commanding significantly higher purses than preliminary card fighters, whose totals often remained below $30,000 even with win bonuses.

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