 Headlining the card opposite of Interim Heavyweight Champion Arlovski, instead, was Miletich protégé Justin Eilers.Although there was some criticism directed at the UFC for giving Eilers a title shot after coming off a knockout loss to Paul Buentello at "UFC 51", the UFC explained that Buentello was not medically cleared to fight when the main event was originally scheduled.This was Forrest Griffin's first fight after winning The Ultimate Fighter show.