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Since the ancient days of gladiators, spectators
have enjoyed the thrill of betting on combative
sporting contests. Every moment of a fight seems
much more exciting when there is money riding on the
outcome. Today is no different, as a growing number
of people are betting on modern-day gladiatorial
contests - mixed martial arts events.
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The UFC announced it will hold its first
ever UFC event in the state of California one of the
fastest sell out in UFC history. When it presents UFC
59: REALITY CHECK live from the Arrowhead Pond of
Anaheim Saturday, April 15, 2006.
UFC 59: Reality Check is now only available live on
pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND,
DIRECTV,
DISH Network, TVN, Bell ExpressVu, Shaw Communications
and Viewer's Choice Canada.
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UFC 59: REALITY CHECK will be held
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Arrowhead Pond |
UFC 59
FIGHT CARD
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Andrei Arlovski vs. Tim Sylvia
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
David Terrell vs. Scott Smith
Welterweight War Set for UFC 59
Welterweight contenders Nick Diaz and Sean Sherk will
fight to stay alive in the 170-pound
title picture when they square off in a spectacular
matchup at UFC 59.
Reality Check on Saturday, April 15th at the Arrowhead
Pond in Anaheim, California.
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The Ultimate Fighting
Championship is a test of pure gladiator fighting
skills. The fight occurs inside an octagon that is 32
feet across. The fighters are contained by a 5 foot
link fence. Most participants have martial arts
training in some discipline, however, this is by no
means a requirement. It has a no holds barred
philosophy although some rules have been added
recently.
Although there can be a
lot of blood, fights usually end with joint locks or
choke holds and it is generally the more skilled
opponent that wins. Size is an advantage, but skill in
ending the fights with a finishing move (choke out,
joint locks, etc.) are the best.
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QuickUFC 59
Match-By-Match Results: |
Main Events
UFC heavyweight title match between
Andrei Arlovski and Tim Sylvia.
Sylvia connected with a hard right hand, which dropped
Arlovski to
the ground and the match was stopped at 2:43 in the first
round.
Tito Ortiz was back in the octagon, this
time against rising star Forrest Griffin. Tito Ortiz had
come to fight in his own backyard and would not disappoint
his fans, as Griffin lost the fight in a split decision.
Griffin once again impressed many with his toughness and
wild fighting skill.
Other UFC bouts
1) Sean Sherk defeats Nick Diaz by
unanimous decision.
2) Jeff Monson defeats Marcio Cruz by split decision.
3) David Terrell defeats Scott Smith via rear naked choke
in the first round.
4) Karo Parisyan defeats Nick Thompson by submission in
the first round.
5) Jason Lambert defeats Terry Martin via referee stoppage
in the first round.
6) Thiago Alves defeats Derrick Noble via referee stoppage
in the first round.
7) Evan Tanner defeats Justin Levens via triangle choke in
the first round.
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