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UFC 106 Weigh-In Video

Michael David Smith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC

All the fighters participating in UFC 106 will step on the scales Friday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center for the UFC 106 weigh-in, and if you can't be there in person to watch the weigh-ins in Las Vegas, you can watch the live video right here at FanHouse.

In the main event at UFC 106, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin will meet in a light heavyweight bout. Both Ortiz and Griffin will have to make the light heavyweight limit of 205 pounds, with a one-pound buffer for a non-title fight.

The UFC 106 weigh-ins begin Friday at 7 PM ET, and the video is below.

UFC 106 Weigh-In Video originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

WEC 44 Medical Suspensions

Ray Hui — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:00 EST

by Ray Hui

Filed under: WEC

Former WEC champions Mike Brown and "Razor" Rob McCullough have been issued short precautionary medical suspensions following Wednesday's WEC 44 event in Las Vegas.

Brown (lacerations above both of his eyes) and McCullough (cut on right eye and left hand contusion) have been suspended by the Nevada athletic commission until Jan. 3, 2010, with no contact until Dec. 19.

WEC 44 Medical Suspensions originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Bellator Champ Hector Lombard Defeats Kalib Starnes

Ray Hui — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

by Ray Hui

Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard extended his undefeated streak to 15 (excluding a draw) Friday at Cage Fighting Championship 11 in Sydney, Australia, stopping UFC veteran Kalib Starnes in the first round.

Bellator Champ Hector Lombard Defeats Kalib Starnes originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

UFC 106 Main Event Breakdown: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin

Mike Chiappetta — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST

by Mike Chiappetta

Filed under: UFC

At first glance, the Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin UFC 106 main event seems simple enough to diagnose. It's Ortiz's wrestling against Griffin's active standup, right? It'll be a carbon copy of their UFC 59 matchup, right?

Maybe, but maybe not.

After all, who can really say with any certainty what Ortiz will look like in the octagon after nearly 18 months away from the sport, after surgery, rehab and a taxing training camp? Unless you had eyes in his Big Bear facility, there is really no way of knowing.

UFC 106 Main Event Breakdown: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound: Jose Aldo Makes a Big Move

Michael David Smith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

Filed under: UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, Rankings, Overall

Two days ago, I don't think anyone had Jose Aldo listed as one of the top 10 pound-for-pound fighters in mixed martial arts. But after what Aldo did to Mike Brown on Wednesday night, I don't think there's any way to exclude him.

MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound: Jose Aldo Makes a Big Move originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Brock Lesnar Could Be Back Fighting In Six Months, Coach Says

Ray Hui — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28:00 EST

by Ray Hui

Filed under: UFC

The outlook is bright for the health and fight career of Brock Lesnar, according to his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros.

So bright that the seven-time world Jiu-Jitsu champ, whom Lesnar brought into his camp following his UFC debut loss to Frank Mir, is saying that the UFC heavyweight champion could be back in the Octagon by summer time.

Brock Lesnar Could Be Back Fighting In Six Months, Coach Says originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Prior to UFC 106, Kendall Grove Is Hungry in More Ways Than One

Ariel Helwani — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive

LAS VEGAS -- Kendall Grove says that one of the main reasons he lost to Ricardo Almeida at UFC 101 in August was because he respected the veteran too much. And while he believes his opponent at UFC 106, Jake Rosholt, presents a great challenge, he won't make the same mistake twice.

FanHouse spoke to Grove about getting his career back on track, being a new father, and how he spends the days before a fight in a constant state of hunger. The full video interview is below.

Prior to UFC 106, Kendall Grove Is Hungry in More Ways Than One originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

UFC 106: Preview and Predictions on Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 2

Michael David Smith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST

Filed under: UFC

UFC 106 went from one of the biggest pay-per-view cards of the year to one of the weakest when UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had to pull out of his fight with Shane Carwin. But you'll still get some good fights if you purchase the pay-per-view on Saturday night, and we've got the full preview of those fights below.

UFC 106: Preview and Predictions on Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 2 originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

'Shocked' Dustin Hazelett Discusses UFC 106 Bout Cancellation

Ariel Helwani — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:25:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC

LAS VEGAS -- FanHouse caught up with Dustin Hazelett outside the Mandalay Bay to discuss Karo Parisyan pulling out of their scheduled UFC 106 card on Thursday.

Hazelett was clearly disappointed but remained very positive about situation. He also confirmed that the UFC has agreed to pay him his show and win money despite not being a part of the card anymore. The video interview is below.

'Shocked' Dustin Hazelett Discusses UFC 106 Bout Cancellation originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:25:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Following Recent Injuries, Josh Koscheck Asked and Received UFC 106 Shot

Ariel Helwani — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive

LAS VEGAS -- Josh Koscheck's nickname is "Kos," but he could also go with "Mr. Dependable" as it seems like the American Kickboxing Academy product is always ready to fight for the UFC on short notice if need be. And after defeating Frank Trigg at UFC 103 in September, Koscheck will return to action this Saturday night against Anthony Johnson at UFC 106.

FanHouse spoke to the 31-year-old, who will be competing for the seventh time since March 2008, about taking this fight on short notice and Johnson's inability to make weight at UFC 104. The video interview is below.

Following Recent Injuries, Josh Koscheck Asked and Received UFC 106 Shot originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Favorite Anderson Silva Highlight

Michael David Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC

Fight Magazine sat down with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Anderson Silva and got them to talk about each other, and Nogueira said his favorite Silva highlight came when Silva knocked out Tony Fryklund with an elbow in 2006. Video below.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Favorite Anderson Silva Highlight originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

NSAC's Keith Kizer Says Karo Parisyan's Fine Excuse 'Makes No Sense'

Ariel Helwani — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:38:00 EST

Filed under: UFC

LAS VEGAS -- Keith Kizer, the Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, was as surprised as everyone else when he heard that Karo Parisyan would not be competing at UFC 106 against Dustin Hazelett on Saturday night. He was even more surprised when he heard Parisyan's excuse for not fighting.

"That reason makes no sense to me," Kizer told FanHouse at Thursday's UFC 106 press conference. "That's inaccurate. He understood that we would be taking that money out of his purse and he would be walking away with either his fine paid in full or he would walk out at the end of the night with his half his fine paid, so it was no issue with the fine whatsoever. He and I had worked out a good solution to it. I'm not sure why he pulled out of the fight at all."

NSAC's Keith Kizer Says Karo Parisyan's Fine Excuse 'Makes No Sense' originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:38:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Parisyan Withdraws From UFC 106; Dana White Says His UFC Career Is Over

Mike Chiappetta — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

by Mike Chiappetta

Filed under: UFC

UFC welterweight Karo Parisyan has apparently used up his last chance with the organization.

After Parisyan suddenly withdrew from his UFC 106 matchup with Dustin Hazelett on Thursday, UFC president Dana White took to his Twitter to vent, writing, "Karo Parisyan has f***ed over the UFC, the fans and his opponent again!!! He will not be fighting Saturday or ever again in the UFC."

Parisyan meanwhile, told MMAWeekly.com that he could not fight because he was unable to pay a $32,000 fine stemming from a prior athletic commission drug suspension, and therefore was not issued a Nevada fighter's license.

More: NSAC's Kizer: Parisyan's Excuse Doesn't Make Sense

Parisyan Withdraws From UFC 106; Dana White Says His UFC Career Is Over originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

UFC Heavyweights Don't Fight Any More Than Fedor Emelianenko

Michael David Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:00 EST

Filed under: UFC, M-1 Global

When UFC President Dana White criticizes Fedor Emelianenko's decision to fight on M-1 Global and Strikeforce co-promoted cards instead of fighting in the UFC, he likes to say it's proof that Fedor doesn't want to fight the best on a consistent basis.

UFC Heavyweights Don't Fight Any More Than Fedor Emelianenko originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

UFC 106 Video: Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz Pre-Fight Press Conference

Michael David Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC

UFC President Dana White, main event fighters Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz, and co-main event fighters Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson will all meet the press on Thursday in Las Vegas at the UFC 106 pre-fight press conference, and if you can't be there in Vegas, you can watch here at FanHouse.

White, Griffin, Ortiz, Koscheck and Johnson will answer questions, talk about their fights and maybe engage in some final trash talk on Thursday in the Mandalay Bay Ballroom. The press conference begins at 4 PM ET on Thursday and the video is below.

UFC 106 Video: Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz Pre-Fight Press Conference originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Live Tweeting UFC 106 Pre-Fight Press Conference With Dana White, More

Ariel Helwani — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

by Ariel HelwaniLAS VEGAS -- FanHouse will be in attendance for Thursday's UFC 106 pre-fight press conference, and we'll update you on all happenings with the help of Twitter. UFC president Dana White, Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz, Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson are all scheduled to take part in the media event, which will mark the last time the co-main event fighters speak to the press before Saturday night's pay-per-view.

Updates can be found below beginning at 4PM ET.

Live Tweeting UFC 106 Pre-Fight Press Conference With Dana White, More originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Jake Rosholt Hopes Win Over Kendall Grove Will Increase Profile

Mike Chiappetta — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:18:00 EST

by Mike Chiappetta

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive

In 2007, Jake Rosholt entered the world of MMA as a bona fide blue-chip recruit. A four-time collegiate wrestling All-American and three-time NCAA champion, Rosholt was signed by a major promotion (the WEC) just over a year after his debut, and joined the UFC in February.

After dropping a submission loss in his UFC debut, he rebounded impressively with a submission of his own over gritty veteran Chris Leben in his most recent matchup. That victory propelled him to the opportunity to fight Kendall Grove at Saturday night's UFC 106.

Rosholt recently took a few moments from his pre-fight preparation to discuss his fight with Grove, suffering growing pains in front of a worldwide audience, his thoughts on the Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin main event, and more.

Jake Rosholt Hopes Win Over Kendall Grove Will Increase Profile originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:18:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Anthony Johnson Not Worried About the Haters or the Scale at UFC 106

Ariel Helwani — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:00 EST

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive

LAS VEGAS -- When Anthony Johnson met with the media on Wednesday, he told them right away that he currently weighed 180 pounds and would have no problems making the 171-pound weight limit on Friday prior to his UFC 106 fight against Josh Koscheck.

And when FanHouse spoke to "Rumble," we asked the same question one more time for good measure. Guess what? He sounded very confident (once again) that there will be no replay of his weight cutting issues at UFC 104. Johnson also talked about getting a shot to fight in Saturday's co-main event, the time he spent training with Koshceck in the past, and looking to prove that he is a force to be reckoned in the UFC's crowded welterweight division. The video interview is below.

Anthony Johnson Not Worried About the Haters or the Scale at UFC 106 originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

MMA Top 10 Featherweights: Jose Aldo Moves to the Top

Michael David Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:52:00 EST

Filed under: DREAM, WEC, Sengoku, Rankings, Featherweights

Wednesday night's Jose Aldo vs. Mike Brown fight shook up the featherweight division in mixed martial arts. When I interviewed Brown last week it looked like he was close to clearing out the featherweight division, but now that Aldo is the World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight champion, the division is a lot more interesting.

Who will get the first shot at Aldo's title? I think it'll be the winner of the WEC 46 bout between Urijah Faber and Rafael Assuncao, and I think Manny Gamburyan's win over Leonard Garcia on Wednesday night makes him a player in the featherweight division, too.

My featherweight rankings are below.

MMA Top 10 Featherweights: Jose Aldo Moves to the Top originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:52:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.