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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir
UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event (PPV) promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 26, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card featured five MMA bouts which were shown on PPV, as well as seven preliminary bouts which were shown on FX, and Facebook. This was the first time in UFC history that the main card featured all heavyweight bouts.
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Plot Summary
UFC 146 was a landmark event in mixed martial arts, primarily headlined by a Heavyweight Championship bout between champion Junior dos Santos and former champion Frank Mir. The event also featured a non-title co-main event bout between Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva. The entire main card consisted exclusively of heavyweight matchups, a rarity in UFC history.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, UFC 146 was met with considerable excitement from MMA fans, particularly for its heavyweight-focused main card. The championship fight between dos Santos and Mir, while not the most competitive, was anticipated. The performances on the card, especially Velasquez's dominant display, were generally well-received by the audience.
What Reviewers Say
Highly anticipated card for heavyweight MMA enthusiasts.
Velasquez's powerful performance was a standout moment.
Event noted for its all-heavyweight main card.
Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 146 was largely focused on the heavyweight division's action. Fans generally enjoyed the stacked heavyweight main card and the championship bout, with particular praise for Cain Velasquez's decisive victory.
Fun Fact
UFC 146 was the first event in UFC history where the entire main card featured only heavyweight bouts.
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