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As is tradition during UFC fight week, the major players of UFC 121 are about to assemble for a public press conference at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Beginning at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Jake Shields, Martin Kampmann, Tito Ortiz, Matt Hamill, and Dana White will be fielding questions from the media. You can watch the proceedings in the UFC’s media player, which is waiting for you after the jump. And if you need any more help in getting hyped up for this event, be advised that Spike TV will be airing UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin tonight at 7 p.m., followed by the third and final episode of UFC Primetime: Lesnar vs. Velasquez at 9:30 p.m.

Is UFC 121 Tito Ortiz’s Last Stand?

Filed under: UFCIt’s pretty easy to be eclipsed by Brock Lesnar’s celebrity and drawing power. Such is the magnetic force of the UFC heavyweight champion that aside from his fight with No. 1 contender Cain Velasquez, not much else on the UFC 121 card, …

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It’s pretty easy to be eclipsed by Brock Lesnar’s celebrity and drawing power. Such is the magnetic force of the UFC heavyweight champion that aside from his fight with No. 1 contender Cain Velasquez, not much else on the UFC 121 card, which takes place this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, is receiving much attention.

If you’re not an MMA fanatic, you might find yourself surprised to discover that along for the ride on UFC 121 is former light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who is facing Matt Hamill in one of the night’s featured bouts.

Yet in some ways, “featured” is not the appropriate word. Without question, Ortiz’s bout is generating the least attention of any fight he’s participated in since 2005, or roughly since the company shot itself into the mainstream sports conscious with its launching of The Ultimate Fighter franchise.

Even in the fanatical MMA community, where Ortiz has been an A-list star and needle-mover for a decade, interest is muted, an interesting development given the fact Ortiz could be facing a must-win situation to stay employed.

Dana White Still Saying No Way to Liddell / Ortiz 3

Over four months have gone by since Chuck Liddell was bombed out by Rich Franklin at UFC 115, and “The Iceman’s” retirement watch keeps on a rolling. Of course, it’s well documented that Dana White’s said the hall of famer’s days fighting in the Octagon are done, but that hasn’t resulted in Chuck making it official. But […]

Over four months have gone by since Chuck Liddell was bombed out by Rich Franklin at UFC 115, and “The Iceman’s” retirement watch keeps on a rolling. Of course, it’s well documented that Dana White’s said the hall of famer’s days fighting in the Octagon are done, but that hasn’t resulted in Chuck making it official. But then again, we’ve been through this once before…

Chuck appeared in a recent episode of the current season of TUF, and once again spoke of his desire to throw down with Tito Ortiz for a third time, feeding the ongoing speculation that the former champ has no real desire to retire (yes, even though the episode was filmed weeks ago). Now, while it’s completely understandable to say ‘what else is new’ right about it now, it does seem like this time Dana is sticking to his presidential guns. According to a report from MMA Weekly, here is some of what Mr. White had to say about this matter, while he was in England over the weekend.

“I don’t want Chuck to fight anymore,” White said. “Chuck’s one of my good friends, and I don’t want him to fight anymore.”… “Chuck’s been a warrior, he’s been a great champion, and a great friend and a great partner,” stated White. “I don’t want to see it anymore.”

Interesting; it is starting to seem like the Liddell era may soon be over officially, then again…we’ve been through this before. Of course Tito has his hands full this weekend with Matt Hamill, never mind a third fight with Chuck; to bet on the tilt head here.

UFC 121 Predictions

Brock Lesnar (current champion) vs Cain Velasquez In the Heavyweight Championship bout, we have the humongous Brock Lesnar taking on the always conditioned and great stand up boxer/wrestler Cain Velasquez. I’ve wanted Lesnar to lose almost every match. However, it hasn’t happened. The guy has gotten excellent at what he is good at. This is […]

Brock Lesnar (current champion) vs Cain Velasquez

In the Heavyweight Championship bout, we have the humongous Brock Lesnar taking on the always conditioned and great stand up boxer/wrestler Cain Velasquez. I’ve wanted Lesnar to lose almost every match. However, it hasn’t happened. The guy has gotten excellent at what he is good at. This is no different than anyone in the early days of mixed martial arts, where they won based on their main skillset. Matt Hughes, Royce Gracie, Dan Severn, Mark Coleman, now Brock Lesnar. Velasquez is a far different fighter with extremely well rounded skills. Velasquez is going to be giving up a lot of weight to Lesnar, and it will be interesting to see how Velasquez carries that burden.

If Velasquez gets Lesnar in the same position Carwin got Lesnar in round 1 of their fight, I think Velasquez will do better at taking advantage of the situation. Not only that, Cain is maybe less powerful than Carwin, but much faster, 10x better footwork, and his wrestling is top notch as well.

If Lesnar can’t work his gameplan, I think Velasquez will win via decision. If Lesnar can work his gameplan, which he has been able to do in all his winning fights, Velasquez could get KO’d rather quickly. Velasquez was stunned badly against Cheick Kongo, but nobody else has been able to strike with him. If Lesnar gets on top, I think its over. He has one of the most vicious and relentless top games in MMA.

Cain at +145 and Lesnar favored at -175

I want to pick Cain here as I’ve been impressed with his last string of fights. I’m going to go against what I want to happen, and go with Lesnar. He is too much of a wall and I don’t know if Cain’s firepower is enough to chop the mountain down inside 5 rounds.

PPV card

Welterweight bout: Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampmann

I’m going with Jake Shields because he somehow manages to avoid getting destroyed on the feet and has a devastating ground attack that smothers people into submission.

Welterweight bout: Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago

Looking for Diego to bounce back here and avoid getting KO’d or submitted, by the always tough Thiago.

Light Heavyweight bout: Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill

Perfect opponent for Tito Ortiz. However, I worry Hamill is the one more pumped up for this fight. I have no clue if Tito is pumped up or not, I just know Hamill has to be going against a legend and his former coach.

Hamill is a great opponent for Ortiz. He isn’t very good off his back which lends to Ortiz getting back to his old punishment from inside the guard. Ortiz also has an underrated ground game. Remember him catching Machida in a triangle?

I like Ortiz to get a win inside the Octagon and we never hear the end of it.

Heavyweight bout: Brendan Schaub vs. Gabriel Gonzaga

I think Gonzaga gets back on the winning side in this match up.

Preliminary card (Spike TV)

Middleweight bout: Court McGee vs. Ryan Jensen

Ryan Jensen. Super tough, highly experienced.

Middleweight bout: Patrick Côté vs. Tom Lawlor

Coteeeeee, Cote Cote Cote.

Preliminary card

Welterweight bout: Mike Guymon vs. Daniel Roberts

Pass

Lightweight bout: Sam Stout vs. Paul Taylor

Sam Stout is more highly skilled and possesses better standup in terms of combos and is probably more powerful in both the hands and legs than Paul Taylor (however, Taylor is VERY good on the feet). Should get replayed on the PPV if time allows as this fight is going to be good.

Middleweight bout: Chris Camozzi vs. Dong Yi Yang

Pass

Heavyweight bout: Jon Madsen vs. Gilbert Yvel

Madsen is likely going to take Yvel down and do the wrestler GnP thing on Yvel. However, this is one spot where Yvel could get highlight reel KO as Madsen is on the shorter side which plays into Yvel’s dangerous high kicks.

UFC 121 Fight Card: Lesnar vs. Velasquez

Filed under: UFCBrock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez will headline the UFC 121 fight card happening Oct. 23 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Lesnar (5-1) puts his UFC heavyweight belt on the line for his third time in a matchup against undefeated …

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Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez will headline the UFC 121 fight card happening Oct. 23 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Lesnar (5-1) puts his UFC heavyweight belt on the line for his third time in a matchup against undefeated Velasquez (8-0).

The stacked card also features the UFC debut of Jake Shields as well as appearances by Diego Sanchez and Tito Ortiz.

The complete pay-per-view card is below.

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