''UFC 59: Reality Check'' was a

mixed martial arts Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...

event held by the

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on April 15, 2006 at the Arrowhead Pond in

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, and broadcast live on pay-per-view in the

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and

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. This was the first UFC event held in

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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 Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (; born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist and politician. He is currently signed to the Combate Americas promotion. Ortiz is best known for his stints with the Ultimate Fighting Championship ...

vs.

Forrest Griffin Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013 and currently serves as the Vice President of Athlete Development at the ...

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

References

External links

UFC Fighter Salaries for 2006
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Results

Bonus Awards

Reported Payout

See also

References

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