UFC 66
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event currently scheduled for Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the UFC's first show at the venue since UFC 56.
UFC 66's main event is a championship fight with UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell defending his title against former champion Tito Ortiz. The announcement was made by Ortiz at the UFC 63 weigh-ins on Friday, September 22, 2006.
Tickets went on sale November 3rd, 2006.
Announced matchups
- Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz
- Heavyweight bout: Andrei Arlovski vs. Marcio Cruz
- Light Heavyweight bout: Forrest Griffin vs. Keith Jardine
- Middleweight bout: Chris Leben vs. Jason MacDonald
- Heavyweight bout: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Carmelo Marrero
- Welterweight bout: Tony DeSouza vs. Thiago Alves
