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Tonight’s card includes…
* UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Phil Baroni vs. Amir Sadollah
* UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luiz Cane
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkman
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Kendall Grove vs. Jake Rosholt (Spike TV)
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Marcus Davis vs. Ben Saunders (Spike TV)
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* George Sotiroupolos def. Jason Dent by submission via arm bar (4:36, R2)
* Caol Uno fought Fabricio Camoes to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
* Brian Foster def. Brock Larson by TKO via strikes (3:25, R2)
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the Spike TV portion of the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both go over the evenings card.
Marcus Davis and Ben Saunders are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #1 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Kendall Grove (12-6-0) vs. Jake Rosholt (6-1-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with both fighters throwing jabs at each other, Jake Rosholt then scores a takedown on Kendall Grove. The fighters stand up and Jake Rosholt scores another takedown on Kendall Grove and gets back control, the fighters stand up and Kendall Grove forces Jake Rosholt up against the cage wall. Kendall Grove then scores a takedown on Jake Rosholt and moves into his guard, Jake Rosholt uses the wall walk to stand up and he hits Kendall Grove with a left hook and knee strike. Jake Rosholt then scores a takedown on Kendall Grove and gets half guard, Jake Rosholt then transitions to full mount on Kendall Grove. Kendall Grove then forces Jake Rosholt into his half guard, Kendall Grove then catches Jake Rosholt in a triangle choke and the tap out follows.
Fight Result: Kendall Grove def. Jake Rosholt by submission via triangle choke (3:59, R1)
Post fight interview with Kendall Grove, who dedicates his fight to his grandmother that just passed away and says that the triangle choke is his favorite hold.
The George Sotiroupolos vs. Jason Dent preliminary fight airs.
Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz are shown arriving to the arena.
Fight #2 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Marcus Davis (21-6-0) vs. Ben Saunders (7-1-2) (Spike TV)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Ben Saunders attempting a head kick on Marcus Davis, Marcus Davis then forces Ben Saunders up against the cage wall. Marcus Davis then hits Ben Saunders with a series of uppercuts, Ben Saunders responds by hitting Marcus Davis with several knee strikes. Marcus Davis then forces Ben Saunders up against the cage wall, Ben Saunders continues assaulting Marcus Davis with knee strikes. Ben Saunders then hits Marcus Davis with a straight right, Ben Saunders then forces Marcus Davis up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Marcus Davis hits Ben Saunders with a leg kick, Ben Saunders then drops Marcus Davis knee strikes and knocks him out with a right to the face.
Fight Result: Ben Saunders def. Marcus Davis by TKO via strikes (3:24, R1)
Post fight interview with Ben Saunders, who says he is happy that he stopped Marcus Davis and has a lot of respect for him.
Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin are shown in their respective locker rooms.
The Brock Larson vs. Brian Foster preliminary fight airs.
Backstage interview with Tito Ortiz, who says that he is excited to make his UFC return and then says that he will do anything to win the fight tonight.
Mike Goldberg thanks the viewers for watching the Spike TV portion of the event.
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both then go over the card for the evenings event.
Fight #3 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Phil Baroni (13-11-0) vs. Amir Sadollah (2-1-0)
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Round One
The round begins with Phil Baroni hitting Amir Sadollah with a series of punches to the body and face, Phil Baroni then hits Amir Sadollah with a series of uppercuts. Amir Sadollah then connects with a leg kick on Phil Baroni, Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a ton of knee strikes to the body. Phil Baroni returns the favor by hitting Amir Sadollah with uppercuts, Phil Baroni then scores a takedown on Amir Sadollah and gets in his open guard. Amir Sadollah then moves Phil Baroni into his full guard, the fighters stand up and Phil Baroni hits Amir Sadollah with an uppercut. Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a knee strike and straight right, Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with some knee strikes to the head as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Amir Sadollah hitting Phil Baroni with a leg kick, Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a knee strike to the face. Phil Baroni then connects with a left cross on Amir Sadollah, Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a superman punch. Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a series of push kicks, Amir Sadollah then connects with multiple elbow strikes on Phil Baroni. Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a leg kick and push kick, Phil Baroni responds with a straight right on Amir Sadollah. Amir Sadollah then connects with an elbow strike on Phil Baroni, Amir Sadollah then briefly drops Phil Baroni with a body kick as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Amir Sadollah hitting Phil Baroni with leg kicks, Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a punching combination and knee strike. Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a running leg kick, Amir Sadollah follows it up with a superman punch on Phil Baroni. Amir Sadollah then connects with multiple elbow strikes on Phil Baroni, Phil Baroni responds by hitting Amir Sadollah with a body punch. Amir Sadollah responds by hitting Phil Baroni with multiple leg kicks, Amir Sadollah follows it up by connecting with a head kick on Phil Baroni. Amir Sadollah then connects with a leg kick and head kick on Phil Baroni, Phil Baroni then hits Amir Sadollah with a short right. Amir Sadollah then hits Phil Baroni with a body kick and knee strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Amir Sadollah def. Phil Baroni by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Amir Sadollah, who says it was an honor to fight Phil Baroni and the early fight attack by Phil Baroni had stunned him.
Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin are shown arriving to the arena.
Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #4 - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (17-3-0) vs. Luiz Cane (11-1-0-1NC)
Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
Round One
The round begins with Luiz Cane hitting Antonio Rogerio Nogueira with a leg kick, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira responds with an inside leg kick. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira then hits Luiz Cane with a few straight lefts, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira then rocks Luiz Cane with a left hook. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira follows it up with a few more punches to the face that drops Luiz Cane and referee Steve Mazzagatti stops the fight.
Fight Result: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Luiz Cane by TKO via strikes (1:56, R1)
Post fight interview with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who says that he feels very good to be in the UFC and the goal of the fight was to remain on the feet.
Chuck Liddell was shown in the crowd.
The Ben Saunders vs. Marcus Davis Spike TV fight airs.
Jose Aldo was shown in the crowd.
Fight #5 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Paulo Thiago (11-1-0) vs. Jacob Volkmann (9-0-0)
Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
Round One
The round begins with Paulo Thiago peppering Jacob Volkmann with jabs, Jacob Volkmann then hits Paulo Thiago with short rights. Paulo Thiago then scores a takedown on Jacob Volkmann and gets side control, Jacob Volkmann then moves Paulo Thiago into his half guard. The fighters stand up and Paulo Thiago scores a takedown on Jacob Volkmann and gets full mount, Jacob Volkmann then transitions Paulo Thiago into his half guard. Jacob Volkmann then scrambles to move Paulo Thiago into his full guard, the fighters stand up and Jacob Volkmann hits Paulo Thiago with multiple knee strikes. Jacob Volkmann then rocks Paulo Thiago with multiple elbow strikes, Paulo Thiago drops Jacob Volkmann with a punching combination as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Paulo Thiago dropping Jacob Volkmann with a leg kick, Jacob Volkmann then scores a takedown on Paulo Thiago and gets side control. Paulo Thiago then moves Jacob Volkmann into his half guard, Jacob Volkmann then gets back control on Paulo Thiago. Paulo Thiago uses a scramble to escape Jacob Volkmann and stand up, Paulo Thiago then hits Jacob Volkmann with a flying knee strike. Jacob Volkmann then scores a takedown on Paulo Thiago and gets back control, Paulo Thiago uses another scramble to posture up and hit Jacob Volkmann with a diving punch. Paulo Thiago then moves into the guard of Jacob Volkmann, Paulo Thiago postures up again and hits Jacob Volkmann with another diving punch as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Paulo Thiago dropping Jacob Volkmann with a series of punches, Paulo Thiago then hits Jacob Volkmann with a diving punch. Paulo Thiago then gets the North/South position on Jacob Volkmann, the fighters stand up and Jacob Volkmann then scores a takedown on Paulo Thiago and gets side control. Jacob Volkmann then gets back control on Paulo Thiago, Jacob Volkmann then returns to side control on Paulo Thiago. Jacob Volkmann then locks up Paulo Thiago’s arms and starts assaulting him with elbow strikes, Paulo Thiago then escapes after forcing Jacob Volkmann off of his back. Paulo Thiago then gets side control on Jacob Volkmann, Jacob Volkmann then locks in the D’arce choke on Paulo Thiago. Paulo Thiago finds a away to escape and get into half guard on Jacob Volkmann as the round ends.
Fight Result: Paulo Thiago def. Jacob Volkmann by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Post fight interview with Paulo Thiago, who says that Jacob Volkmann is a tough opponent and is happy to compete in the UFC.
Anderson Silva was shown in the crowd.
Anthony Johnson, Josh Koscheck, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin are shown in their respective locker rooms.
The Kendall Grove vs. Jake Rosholt Spike TV fight airs.
Fight #6 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Anthony Johnson (8-2-0) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with both fighters exchanging leg kicks, Josh Koscheck then hits Anthony Johnson with a left hook. Josh Koscheck then hits Anthony Johnson with an overhand right, Anthony Johnson responds by hitting Josh Koscheck with a few leg kicks. Anthony Johnson then rocks Josh Koscheck with a right hook, Anthony Johnson then blocks a Josh Koscheck takedown attempt. Anthony Johnson then hits Josh Koscheck with an illegal knee strike and referee Mario Yamasaki halts the fight, the fight resumes with Anthony Johnson hitting Josh Koscheck with leg kicks. Josh Koscheck then scores a takedown on Anthony Johnson and gets back control, Josh Koscheck then hits Anthony Johnson with knee strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Anthony Johnson hitting Josh Koscheck with leg kicks, Josh Koscheck then accidentally pokes Anthony Johnson in the eye. The fight quickly resumes with Josh Koscheck hitting Anthony Johnson with a high kick, Josh Koscheck then hits Anthony Johnson with a body punch. Josh Koscheck then accidentally pokes Anthony Johnson in the eye again and referee Mario Yamasaki halts the fight, the fight resumes with both fights assaulting each other with punches. Josh Koscheck then scores a takedown on Anthony Johnson and gets half guard, Josh Koscheck then hits Anthony Johnson with a series of elbow strikes to the face. Josh Koscheck then starts hitting Anthony Johnson with a series of punches, Josh Koscheck then gets back control on Anthony Johnson. Josh Koscheck then locks Anthony Johnson in the rear naked choke and the tap out follows.
Fight Result: Josh Koscheck def. Anthony Johnson by submission via rear naked choke hold (4:47, R2)
Post fight interview with Josh Koscheck, who says that Dan Hardy thinks he is the top contender in the UFC Welterweight Division, but Josh Koscheck is the real top contender.
Vince Vaughn is shown in the crowd.
Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin are shown in their locker rooms.
Main Event - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Tito Ortiz (16-6-1) vs. Forrest Griffin (16-6-0)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Forrest Griffin hitting Tito Ortiz with a straight left and leg kick, Tito Ortiz then hits Forrest Griffin with a short left. Forrest Griffin responds by hitting Tito Ortiz with leg kicks, Tito Ortiz then scores a takedown on Forrest Griffin and moves into his guard. Forrest Griffin uses a scramble to get back control on Tito Ortiz, both fighters stand up and both fighters exchange knee strikes. Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with some leg kicks, Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with a punching combination. Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with an ugly right cross, Forrest Griffin forces Tito Ortiz against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Tito Ortiz rocking Forrest Griffin with a left hook, Tito Ortiz then scores a takedown on Forrest Griffin and gets in his guard. Tito Ortiz starts using ground and pound on Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz then moves into half guard on Forrest Griffin. The fighters stand up and Forrest Griffin hits Tito Ortiz with a front kick to the face, Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with an uppercut and body kick. Tito Ortiz then scores a takedown on Forrest Griffin and moves into his guard, Tito Ortiz then starts hitting Forrest Griffin with elbow strikes. Forrest Griffin uses a reverse to get into the half guard of Tito Ortiz, Forrest Griffin then attacks Tito Ortiz with elbow strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Forrest Griffin hitting Tito Ortiz with a left to the face, Forrest Griffin then connects with a left hook to Tito Ortiz. Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with a right cross and body punch, Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with a lazy jab. Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with some leg kicks, Forrest Griffin then connects with a punching combination on Tito Ortiz. Forrest Griffin then rocks Tito Ortiz with a high kick, Forrest Griffin then hits Tito Ortiz with more leg kicks and a right cross. Forrest Griffin continues attacking Tito Ortiz with leg kicks, Forrest Griffin then rocks Tito Ortiz with a right to the face. Both fighters swing at each other wildly as the round concludes.
Fight Result: Forrest Griffin def. Tito Ortiz by split decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Forrest Griffin, who says that it feels great to defeat Tito Ortiz and he wants a third fight with Tito Ortiz for the rubber match. Post fight interview with Tito Ortiz, who says that both fighters came into the fight injured and that he hoped he put a good show on.
The George Sotiropoulos vs. Jason Dent preliminary fight airs.
The submission of the night award goes to Josh Koscheck.
The turning point of the night award goes to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
