UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

UFC 106 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin. This event also featured other notable bouts, including a light heavyweight clash between Quinton Jackson and a legend of the sport, Wanderlei Silva, and a middleweight bout featuring Yoshihiro Akiyama against Aaron Simpson. The night showcased a mix of established stars and rising talent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

As a live event, critical reception is less about artistic merit and more about the quality of the fights and the overall fan experience. UFC 106 was generally seen as a solid, if not spectacular, entry in the UFC's pay-per-view schedule, delivering a few exciting matchups and a significant rematch.

• The main event rematch between Ortiz and Griffin was the primary draw, though it didn't reach the heights of their first encounter.

• Quinton Jackson's performance against Wanderlei Silva was a highlight for many fans.

• The undercard offered some exciting moments but was overshadowed by the main card bouts.

Google audience: Audience reviews for UFC 106 often focused on the excitement of the fights and the star power of the competitors. While some fans were disappointed by the main event's pace compared to their first fight, others enjoyed the performances of fighters like Quinton Jackson.

The original main event was set to be Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, but Lesnar withdrew due to illness, leading to the rescheduling of Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 as the headliner.