UFC 59: Reality Check
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UFC 59: Reality Check was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on April 15, 2006. The event took place at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California and was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States and Canada.
- Next Event: UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie
- Previous Event: UFC Fight Night 4: Bonnar vs. Jardine
[edit] Background
UFC 59 was the first-ever UFC event held in California after the state's legalization of mixed martial arts contests. It was a sold-out show, and was one of the fastest sell outs in UFC history.
[edit] Results
| Weight Class | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | Thiago Alves | Derrick Noble | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:54 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Jason Lambert | Terry Martin | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:37 | |
| Middleweight | David Terrell | Scott Smith | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 3:08 | |
| Welterweight | Karo Parisyan | Nick Thompson | Submission (Punches) | 1 | 4:44 | Bout aired on delay during PPV broadcast |
| Heavyweight | Jeff Monson | Marcio Cruz | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight | Evan Tanner | Justin Levens | Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 3:14 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Tito Ortiz | Forrest Griffin | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Sean Sherk | Nick Diaz | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Heavyweight | Tim Sylvia | Andrei Arlovski | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:43 | Sylvia won UFC Heavyweight Championship |
