UFC 59
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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.[1]
Results
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Bonus Awards
The following fighters received bonuses.[2]
- Fight of the Night: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
Encyclopedia awards
The following fighters were honored in the October 2011 book titled UFC Encyclopedia.[3]
- Knockout of the Night: Tim Sylvia
- Submission of the Night: Evan Tanner
Reported Payout
See also
References
External links
- UFC Fighter Salaries for 2006 (includes fighter salaries for UFC 59)
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