UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Ariel Helwhiney
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Introduction
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2. November 21, 2009. Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas. Forrest Griffin defeated
Josh Koscheck submitted Anthony Johnson with a rear-naked choke in round two. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stopped Luiz Cané by TKO in round one. Ben Saunders knocked out Marcus Davis with knees in round one. Caol Uno and Fabricio Camoes fought to a majority draw.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: November 21, 2009
Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendance: 10,529
Main Event: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin — Light Heavyweight (rematch of TUF 1 Finale)
Result: Forrest Griffin def. Tito Ortiz — Decision (Split) — R3, 5:00 (28-29, 30-27, 29-28); controversial; Ortiz disputed
Notable: Original headliner was Lesnar vs. Carwin (Lesnar ill); Koscheck subs Johnson (FOTN $70k); $70k bonuses
The Build-Up
Brock Lesnar was scheduled to face Shane Carwin in a HW title unification bout — the same matchup postponed from UFC 98. On October 26, Lesnar withdrew due to illness that prevented training. The UFC restructured the event around Forrest Griffin vs.
Forrest Griffin had won the LHW title at UFC 86 but lost it to Rashad Evans at UFC 92.
Main Event
Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin II — Light Heavyweight
Tito Ortiz took a round one knockdown and used his wrestling throughout.
Tito Ortiz argued post-fight that he had won. The controversy was consistent with UFC 106’s broader theme: a card reshaped by a late withdrawal, headlined by a disputed result.
Co-Main Event
Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson — Welterweight
Koscheck used his wrestling to control Johnson throughout. In round two he secured the rear-naked choke at 4:47. Johnson had been on a rapid rise; Koscheck’s grappling was the answer. Fight of the Night $70,000 to each fighter.
Full Results
Preliminary Card (some on Spike TV)
George Sotiropoulos def. Jason Dent — Submission (Armbar) — R2, 4:36 — WW; shown on Spike
Caol Uno vs. Fabricio Camoes — Majority Draw — R3, 5:00 (29-27 Uno, 28-28, 28-28); Camoes point deducted for illegal kicks
Brian Foster def. Brock Larson — TKO (Strikes) — R2, 3:25 — WW; shown on Spike
Kendall Grove def. Jake Rosholt — Submission (Triangle Choke) — R1, 3:59 — MW; shown on Spike
Main Card
Ben Saunders def. Marcus Davis — KO (Knees) — R1 — WW
Amir Sadollah def. Phil Baroni — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — WW
Paulo Thiago def. Jacob Volkmann — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) — WW
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Luiz Cané — TKO (Punches) — R1, 1:58 — LHW; KO Night ($70k to Nogueira)
Josh Koscheck def. Anthony Johnson — Submission (RNC) — R2, 4:47 — WW; Fight of the Night ($70k each)
Main Event — Light Heavyweight
Forrest Griffin def. Tito Ortiz — Decision (Split) — R3, 5:00 (28-29, 30-27, 29-28) — controversial; Ortiz disputed result
Bonuses & Awards
Fight of the Night: Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson — $70,000 to each fighter.
KO of the Night: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luiz Cané — $70,000 to Nogueira.
Records & Milestones
Forrest Griffin vs.
Caol Uno vs. Fabricio Camoes majority draw — rare result; Camoes had a point deducted for illegal kicks to a grounded opponent.
Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin postponed — rescheduled for UFC 116 in July 2010, where Lesnar survived a first-round onslaught and won by submission in round two.
Legacy & Impact
Forrest Griffin vs.
The postponed Lesnar-Carwin fight eventually delivered one of the most dramatic HW performances in UFC history. Carwin controlled round one completely and had Lesnar in serious trouble. Lesnar’s survival and second-round submission are among the sport’s most talked-about comeback moments.
FAQ
What was the original UFC 106 main event?
Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin for the Heavyweight Championship. Lesnar withdrew due to illness on October 26, 2009, and the event was restructured around Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz.
Was the UFC 106 main event result controversial?
Yes. Tito Ortiz publicly disputed the split decision, believing he had won. One judge scored 28-29 for Ortiz; two scored 30-27 and 29-28 for Griffin.
What was unusual about the Caol Uno vs Fabricio Camoes fight at UFC 106?
The fight ended in a majority draw after three rounds — an uncommon result. Camoes received a point deduction for illegal kicks to a grounded opponent, affecting the final scores.
When did Brock Lesnar fight Shane Carwin?
After the UFC 106 postponement, Lesnar vs. Carwin was rescheduled and took place at UFC 116 on July 3, 2010. Lesnar survived a near-finish in round one and submitted Carwin in round two.
How much were the UFC 106 bonuses?
$70,000 per recipient, higher than the standard $60,000-$65,000. Koscheck and Johnson each earned $70,000 for Fight of the Night; Nogueira earned $70,000 for KO of the Night.
References
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