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UFC 59: Reality Check

April 14, 2006PAST
Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California

The event was headlined by Tim Sylvia vs Andrei Arlovski for the Heavyweight Championship, with Sylvia reclaiming the title. It marked the UFC’s first event in California following the state’s legalization and regulation of MMA,…

Fight Rating

Andrei Arlovski
vs.
Tim Sylvia
—/10
(0 ratings)
Nick Diaz
vs.
Sean Sherk
—/10
(0 ratings)
Forrest Griffin
vs.
Tito Ortiz
—/10
(0 ratings)
Justin Levens
vs.
Evan Tanner
—/10
(0 ratings)
Marcio Cruz
vs.
Jeff Monson
—/10
(0 ratings)
Thiago Alves
vs.
Derrick Noble
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jason Lambert
vs.
Terry Martin
—/10
(0 ratings)
Scott Smith
vs.
David Terrell
—/10
(0 ratings)
Karo Parisyan
vs.
Nick Thompson
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

4KOs
2SUBs
3DECs
67%
Finish Rate (6 of 9 fights)
8:53
Avg Fight Time
Tim Sylvia
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
2:43
1,381,413,060Sold Out
Attendance
$2,191,450Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
Fight Of The Night

Event Totals

431
Significant Strikes
34:36
Control Time
14
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
1:20:00
Fight Time
8
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Heavyweight Title Fight
Tim Sylvia256.0
vs
Andrei Arlovski235.0
Welterweight
Sean Sherk170.0
vs
Nick Diaz171.0
Light Heavyweight
Tito Ortiz204.0
vs
Forrest Griffin203.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Herb Dean
2 fights
ML
Marco Lopez
2 fights
John McCarthy
3 fights
Mario Yamasaki
2 fights

Canceled Fights

2 fights canceled on this card.
Jeremy HornCANCELEDEvan TannerReason: Horn Injury
Drew FickettCANCELEDThiago AlvesReason: Fickett Injury