''UFC 59: Reality Check'' was a
mixed martial arts event held by the
Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 15, 2006 at the
Arrowhead Pond
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Originally named the Anaheim Arena during construction, i ...
in
Anaheim, California, and broadcast live on
pay-per-view
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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
*Fight of the Night:
Tito Ortiz vs.
Forrest Griffin
Reported Payout
Tito Ortiz: $200,000
Andrei Arlovski: $90,000
Tim Sylvia: $90,000
Evan Tanner: $40,000
Karo Parisyan: $16,000
Sean Sherk: $16,000
Forrest Griffin: $16,000
David Terrell: $12,000
Nick Diaz: $10,000
Jeff Monson: $10,000
Jason Lambert: $8,000
Thiago Alves: $8,000
Justin Levens: $5,000
Nick Thompson: $5,000
Marcio Cruz: $5,000
Derrick Noble: $3,000
Scott Smith: $3,000
Terry Martin: $2,000
Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $539,000
See also
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Ultimate Fighting Championship
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List of UFC champions
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List of UFC events
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2006 in UFC
The year 2006 is the 14th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2006 the UFC held 18 events beginning with, ''UFC Fight Night 3''.
Title fights
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References
External links
UFC Fighter Salaries for 2006(includes fighter salaries for UFC 59)
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Ultimate Fighting Championship events
2006 in mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts in Anaheim, California
Sports competitions in Anaheim, California
2006 in sports in California
Events in Anaheim, California