I can see a few reasons why this will be a popular rematch. Ton’s of newbie fans will want to see it because they love Forrest. Then there are the Tito fans who want to see him make a comeback (yes, those people are out there!). Then there is a ton of people who don’t care about Forrest, but just want to see Tito get beat up. Sad but true, when I was watching the fights at a local Hooters last weekend and the commercial ran announcing the rematch, at least 3 guys could be heard saying “I just want Tito to get his ass kicked”. As for me, well his personally doesn’t bother me at all. The guy is good at hype and keeping his name out there, props to him. I just think he just needs to work on his striking, keep his cardio up, and be more aggressive in the 2nd/3rd round than the last fight.

Here is the official press release from UFC.com

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – In April of 2006, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin engaged in an unforgettable three round battle that left fans demanding a rematch between two of the best light heavyweights on the planet. On Saturday, November 21st, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Ortiz and Griffin will finally meet again, and this time it will be as the explosive main event of UFC 106.

“One of the loudest crowds I’ve ever heard was in Anaheim when Tito and Forrest fought for the first time, and they weren’t even the main event that night,” said UFC President Dana White. “With these two superstars headlining UFC 106 and with so much on the line for both of them, I think it’s going to be even crazier in Mandalay Bay on November 21st. Both guys have a lot to prove – to themselves and each other – so it’s gonna be an incredible fight for the fans.”

“I’m excited to be the main event; I’ve been a UFC headliner many times in my 12-year career, so I promise the fans will get a great fight,” said Ortiz. “I’m gonna put my heart and soul in the Octagon, and I’m not trying to win with points, I’m gonna win with either a submission or a knockout – everyone will see me at my best on November 21st.”

“It’s always nice to be in the main event, especially since I’m fighting at home,” said Griffin. “As far as the fight goes, a lot has happened since 2006, and I think I’m much better than I was back then. That means a win on November 21st, but more importantly I want to settle the score with Tito.”