UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine
UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine

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UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine

2009
Movie
177 min
English

UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It was held in Columbus, Ohio on March 7, 2009 at Nationwide Arena. The card was headlined by a Light Heavyweight bout between Quinton Jackson and Keith Jardine. Following the main event, Rashad Evans, training partner of Jardine and then-Light Heavyweight Champion, entered the cage and publicly challenged Jackson. It resulted in a long-standing feud between the two that would not be settled until 2010.

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Director: Various (UFC Production)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 96 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Quinton Jackson and Keith Jardine. The event also featured a co-main event between Forrest Griffin and Rich Franklin. Other notable fights included Matt Brown vs. Pete Sell and Dan Hardy vs. Akihiro Gono. The event showcased a mix of established stars and rising contenders in the UFC's welterweight and light heavyweight divisions.

Critical Reception

As a live sporting event, UFC 96 was generally well-received by fans for its exciting matchups and finishes. The main event, while not a technical masterpiece, delivered a knockout finish. The co-main event also provided a solid performance. Ticket sales and pay-per-view buys indicated strong fan interest.

What Reviewers Say

  • Exciting knockout finishes in key fights

  • Strong fan turnout and engagement

  • A solid, action-packed event for MMA enthusiasts

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 96 was predominantly positive, with fans highlighting the thrilling knockouts and the overall entertainment value of the fights. The main event finish was a particular talking point, satisfying many viewers.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it is a sporting event)

Fun Fact

The main event between Quinton Jackson and Keith Jardine ended in a devastating knockout victory for Jackson in the first round, with Jackson landing a powerful right hand that sent Jardine to the canvas.

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