UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008

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UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008

2008
Movie
382 min
English

UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured number-one contender Rashad Evans fighting the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin.

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Director: VariousGenres: Sports, Martial Arts, Combat Sports

Plot Summary

UFC 92, subtitled 'The Ultimate 2008', was a major mixed martial arts event held on December 27, 2008, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event featured a highly anticipated light heavyweight championship bout between Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans, as well as a co-main event clash between former rivals Lyoto Machida and Wanderlei Silva. The card also showcased the return of fan favorite Chuck Liddell against a rising contender.

Critical Reception

UFC 92 was a highly successful event, drawing a large pay-per-view audience and delivering several memorable fights. The main event, while not a title fight, was a significant clash of styles and storylines. The co-main event between Machida and Silva was a strategic and exciting encounter, and the presence of Chuck Liddell always generated significant buzz. The event is generally remembered as a strong showing in the UFC's landmark year of 2008.

What Reviewers Say

  • A stacked card with significant matchups, particularly in the light heavyweight division.

  • Featured exciting knockouts and technical battles, solidifying key contenders.

  • A strong pay-per-view event that capped off a successful year for the UFC.

Google audience: As a live sporting event rather than a film, specific user reviews for UFC 92 are not aggregated in a comparable manner to traditional media. However, fan reception based on forum discussions and fight community reactions indicates high satisfaction with the event's fight card quality and exciting performances.

Fun Fact

The co-main event between Lyoto Machida and Wanderlei Silva was a pivotal moment in Machida's career, as his victory propelled him towards his eventual UFC Light Heavyweight Championship win.

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