Tito Ortiz talking like a rabid pit bull out for blood, but has his mouth match his fighting ability when he takes on Forrest Griffin for the second time at UFC 106 “Ortiz vs Griffin 2″

Looks like Mirko Cro Cop will stay true to his word and finish his current UFC contract. The Croatian fighter is expected to take on “Big” Ben Rothwell on the main card of UFC 110 on Feb. 20 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Cro Cop (25-7-2) is coming off a disappointing verbal submission loss to Junior dos Santos at UFC 103. He continues to state that a mental block is the reason preventing him from being the great fighter he was in PRIDE and has since seeked psychiatric therapy.

Rothwell (30-7) was welcomed into the UFC by heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez at UFC 104. The former IFL standout was floored by a fire storm of punches from Velasquez, forcing Steve Mazagatti to step in and halt the fight at 0:58 of the second round. The stoppage was met with criticizing from fans and well as Rothwell who stated, “I was climbing back to my feet and unless he drops me or my eyes roll back in my head, the fight shouldn’t be stopped in that situation,”

For the latest on UFC 110, check out our UFC Rumors section.

Pat Barry talks about financial troubles before UFC 104 and winning two fight bonuses totaling a whooping $120,000.

Its a no go for Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin at UFC 108. Apparently Brock Lesnar has a case of mono.

Guys my manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is not happening. Brock has Mono and what the UFC has told me is that I have earned the title shoot but I have to wait for the title holder. [ShaneCarwin]

Lesnar pulled out of their fist scheduled meeting at UFC 106 after being sidelined with a mysterious illness.

Not all bad news, the Brazilian site Tatame is reporting that a heavyweight matchup between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria is currently being discussed.

Brazilian Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira was rumored to fight the loser of the title fight between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, but the postponement of the bout forced the UFC to change the plans …. Nogueira’s manager confirmed that the Brazilian will face the undefeated heavyweight Cain Velasquez at UFC 108

For the latest on UFC 108, check out our UFC Rumors section.

UFC President Dana Whites tweets,

This how my day is going. Hope all of you are having a better day than me!!!

That would certainly piss me off too.

Tito Ortiz,

“I know I’ve lost two matches. I still think I can beat him, and I still think that’s a big fight … I still want that fight. That would be awesome.”

“I think if I call him out enough times I think he’ll be a man and step up … Why wouldn’t he? That’s a huge fight and a big payday for him. It will be good.

“Why not? I’m down. I’m always game. You know me, I’m not afraid to fight anyone, even though there was a picture that was painted a long time ago that wasn’t true. I’ve fought him twice already. I’m not afraid … He already proved he’s not my friend, so the hell with it. I’ve got nothing to lose. Lets make some money, and this time I’m going to kick his ass.” [MMAWeekly]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has his sights set on a third fight with “The Iceman” Chuck Liddell. That dream will have to wait, he fights Forrest Griffin in the main event at UFC 106.

Mick Swick hitting it hard at American Kickboxing Academy in preparation for his fight with Dan Hardy at UFC 105.

Forrest Griffin talks about putting Anderson Silva fight behind him and focusing on the rematch with Tito Ortiz at UFC 106 on November 21 in Las Vegas.

“I lost the last one … I don’t think either one of us were at our best [UFC 59] … hopefully I gotten a little better and he’s just gotten older” -- Forrest Griffin

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz out in Big Bear training for his UFC 106 fight with Forrest Griffin.

Bad day for fans. First Thiago Alves withdraws from his fight with Jon Fitch and now Kurt Pellegrino injuries his back, forcing him out of his TUF 10 Finale fight with Frankie Edgar.

Edgar first broke the news on his twitter account,

Pelligrino pulled. Stay tuned to see replacement

The injury has been confirmed, apparently Pellegrino suffered three herniated discs in his back.

More information on a possible replacement for Pellegrino soon…

TUF 10 Finale Rumored Main Card

Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones
TUF Finalist 1 vs. TUF Finalist 2
Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Veach
Houston Alexander vs. Kimbo Slice

UPDATE
The UFC promotes Matt Veach from the undercard to take on Edgar. Veach was scheduled to take on Mark Bocek on the undercard, before being called up.