UFC 59

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.

Bonus Awards

 * Fight of the Night: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
 * Submission of the Night: Evan Tanner

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