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Dana White Hints That Tito Ortiz Could Be Cut After UFC 121 Loss

Filed under: UFC, NewsUFC president Dana White didn’t outright say it, but twice in the aftermath of UFC 121, he hinted that we might have seen the end of “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz in the UFC’s octagon.

Ortiz lost to Matt Hamill in a u…

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UFC president Dana White didn’t outright say it, but twice in the aftermath of UFC 121, he hinted that we might have seen the end of “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz in the UFC’s octagon.

Ortiz lost to Matt Hamill in a unanimous decision in one of the night’s featured bouts, a defeat that marked his fourth setback in his last five fights (he also has a draw in that time). Many fighters are cut after two or three losses, leading reporters to question White about the former light-heavyweight champion’s future.

White’s answer was telling.

Cain Velasquez Wins Knockout of Night

Filed under: UFC, NewsBesides a shiny new belt, Cain Velasquez collected an extra $70,000 for winning the Knockout of the Night award Saturday at UFC 121 in Anaheim, Calif.

Diego Sanchez, Paulo Thiago and Daniel Roberts were also $70,000 bonus winners…

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Besides a shiny new belt, Cain Velasquez collected an extra $70,000 for winning the Knockout of the Night award Saturday at UFC 121 in Anaheim, Calif.

Diego Sanchez, Paulo Thiago and Daniel Roberts were also $70,000 bonus winners. Sanchez and Thiago took part in the Fight of the Night, while Roberts received the nod for Submission of the Night.

UFC 121 Live Blog: Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill Updates

Filed under: UFCANAHEIM, Calif. — This is the UFC 121 live blog for Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill, a a light heavyweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Honda Center.

There will be no “bad blood” in this Tito Ortiz (15-7-1) fight. Ortiz, who…

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — This is the UFC 121 live blog for Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill, a a light heavyweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Honda Center.

There will be no “bad blood” in this Tito Ortiz (15-7-1) fight. Ortiz, who coached season three of The Ultimate Fighter, will face off against his former student on the show. Hamill (10-2) has won his last four fights.

The live blog is below.

UFC 121 Live Blog: Patrick Cote vs. Tom Lawlor Updates

Filed under: UFCANAHEIM, Calif. — This is the UFC 121 live blog for Patrick Cote vs. Tom Lawlor, a middleweight bout on tonight’s Spike TV portion of the card from the Honda Center.

Both fighters are looking to avoid a three-fight losing streak. Cote…

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — This is the UFC 121 live blog for Patrick Cote vs. Tom Lawlor, a middleweight bout on tonight’s Spike TV portion of the card from the Honda Center.

Both fighters are looking to avoid a three-fight losing streak. Cote (13-6) lost to Alan Belcher this year. Lawlor (6-3) lost to both Aaron Simpson and Joe Doerksen in January and May, respectively.

The live blog is below.

UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez — Live Results and Commentary and Beards

(Above: "Look, everybody in Minnesota grows a beard in the winter, and most of us use deer urine to keep it soft and shiny. I’m sorry if the smell is unfamiliar to you." Below: It’s nice to see that someone else appreciates the long and …

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(Above: "Look, everybody in Minnesota grows a beard in the winter, and most of us use deer urine to keep it soft and shiny. I’m sorry if the smell is unfamiliar to you." Below: It’s nice to see that someone else appreciates the long and brave career of Dana Delany. / Photos courtesy of CombatLifestyle.com)
Tito Ortiz Dana Is My Hero t-shirt UFC 121

With Brock Lesnar gunning for a historic third-consecutive heavyweight title defense against Mexican-American upstart Cain Velasquez, belt-collector Jake Shields making his first appearance in the Octagon, and Tito Ortiz possibly making his last appearance in the Octagon, there’s a lot on the line tonight in Anaheim. Round-by-round results from UFC 121 can be found after the jump, starting with the Spike prelims at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Refresh the page every few minutes for all latest, and please let your voice be heard in the comments section.

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UFC 121 Weigh-In Results

Filed under: UFC, NewsUFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will carry an approximate 20-pound advantage when he puts his belt on the line Saturday against Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 at the Honda Center In Anaheim, Calif.

During the weigh-ins Friday af…

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UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will carry an approximate 20-pound advantage when he puts his belt on the line Saturday against Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 at the Honda Center In Anaheim, Calif.

During the weigh-ins Friday afternoon, Velasquez stepped on the scale first, registering at 244 pounds, while Lesnar weighed-in (with massive beard) just one pound under the limit at 264 pounds.

Weigh-in results are after the jump.