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

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