UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson
UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson

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UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson

2009
Movie
239 min
English

UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 17, 2009 at The O2, Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. The main event featured a Light Heavyweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin and former Pride Middleweight Champion and Pride Welterweight Champion Dan Henderson. The winner of the fight would become the coach opposite Michael Bisping for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 93 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 24, 2009. The event featured a light heavyweight bout between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson. The card also included notable fights such as Quinton Jackson vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and Rousimar Palhares vs. Lucio Linhares.

Critical Reception

As a UFC event, UFC 93 was primarily evaluated based on its fight card and entertainment value. The main event between Franklin and Henderson was a highly anticipated clash of veteran strikers. The event was generally well-received by MMA fans, delivering several exciting bouts and significant performances within the light heavyweight division.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson was a strategic, albeit not overly exciting, striking battle.

  • Dan Henderson secured a split decision victory, showcasing his signature power.

  • The undercard featured several notable performances and finishes, contributing to the overall fan engagement.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 93 was generally positive, with fans appreciating the veteran matchups and the overall quality of the fights, particularly the main event's technical display.

Fun Fact

This event marked the first time in UFC history that two separate fights ended in a split decision on the same main card.

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