UFC 59: Reality Check was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 15, 2006, at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, and broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States and Canada.
This was the first UFC event held in California after the state's legalization of mixed martial arts contests. It was a sold-out show, and was one of the fastest sell outs in UFC history.
According to the California State Athletic Commission, there were 13,060 tickets sold, with a live gate of $2,191,450. The disclosed fighter payroll for the event was $539,000.
Results
Bonus Awards The following fighters received bonuses. Fight of the Night: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
Encyclopedia awards The following fighters were honored in the October 2011 book titled UFC Encyclopedia. Knockout of the Night: Tim Sylvia Submission of the Night: Evan Tanner
Reported payout
See also Ultimate Fighting Championship List of UFC champions List of UFC events 2006 in UFC
References
External links UFC Fighter Salaries for 2006 (includes fighter salaries for UFC 59)