There was plenty of intrigue when the UFC set up shop in Los Angeles for the first time. After California passed MMA legislation, the UFC went to Anaheim in April 2006 for its first event in the state, UFC 59. And just six weeks later, the promotion was back – but in L.A. proper for UFC 60 at Staples Center.
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