UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II

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UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II

2012
Movie
178 min
English

UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II was a mixed martial arts event held by Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event took place on June 23, 2012 at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Insights

Director: UFC ProductionGenres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 147 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by the rematch between Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin in a Middleweight bout. The event also featured a pivotal coaching rivalry showdown between Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort, and the "TUF Brazil" Middleweight and Bantamweight finals.

Critical Reception

As a live event, UFC 147 was primarily judged on the quality of the fights and the outcomes. The main event, while a rematch, was considered a decisive victory for Silva. The co-main event between Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort was highly anticipated due to their coaching rivalry on 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'. The event drew a large live audience and significant pay-per-view numbers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anderson Silva successfully defended his title against Rich Franklin in a rematch, showcasing his dominance.

  • The coaching rivalry between Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort provided significant build-up to their co-main event clash.

  • The event featured the finals of 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil', crowning the first winners of the reality show.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 147 focused on the highly anticipated championship rematch and the coaching rivalry, with general satisfaction regarding the main event's outcome and the continuation of the 'TUF Brazil' storyline.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (Live Sporting Event)

Fun Fact

Despite being promoted as a rematch between Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin, the fight was a non-title bout. Silva's middleweight title was not on the line.

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