UFC 56

UFC 56 took place on 2005-11-19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Nevada. 8 bouts — headlined by Rich Franklin vs. Nate Quarry.

Date2005-11-19
VenueMGM Grand Garden Arena
LocationNevada

Main Card

WeightWinnerOpponentMethodRdTime
MiddleweightRich Franklin (c)def.Nate QuarryKO (punch)
For the UFC Middleweight Championship.
12:34
HeavyweightGabriel Gonzagadef.Kevin JordanKO (superman punch)34:39
CatchweightMatt Hughes (c)def.Joe RiggsSubmission (kimura)
Riggs was brought in as a replacement for Karo Parisyan, who suffered an injury in his training leading up to the bout. Although originally scheduled as a championship match, Riggs could not make the required weight at 170 lb and the bout was changed to a non-title welterweight match.
13:28
WelterweightGeorges St-Pierredef.Sean SherkTKO (punches and elbows)22:53
MiddleweightJeremy Horndef.Trevor PrangleyDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00

Preliminary card

WeightWinnerOpponentMethodRdTime
Light HeavyweightSam Hogerdef.Jeff NewtonSubmission (rear-naked choke)
The bout, although preliminary, was aired on the broadcast.
22:05
WelterweightThiago Alvesdef.Ansar ChalangovTKO (punches)
The bout, although preliminary, was aired on the broadcast.
12:25
WelterweightNick Thompsondef.Keith WisniewskiDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00

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