DESC: Although initially derided for its violence, the ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP has become a legitimate sporting event, offering mixed martial arts fighting competitions unavailable anywhere else. The diversity of athletic display is beyond that found in other combat sports such as boxing or wrestling. UFC 51 featured a Light Heavyweight fight fans have been waiting to see between Tito Ortiz and Vitor "the Phenom" Belfort. This event also featured the Heavyweight Championship fight between Andre Arlovski and Tim Sylvia, as well as the Middleweight Championship bout with Evan Tanner battling David Terrell. Nine total fights took place, captured here in all their brutal glory.