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UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
UFC Brazil: Ultimate Brazil (also known as UFC 17.5) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in São Paulo, Brazil on October 16th, 1998. The event was seen on pay per view in the United States and Brazil, and was later released on home video.
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Plot Summary
UFC 17.5, also known as Ultimate Brazil, was an event that took place in the Ginásio do Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil. The card featured a mix of Brazilian and international talent, showcasing the growing popularity of mixed martial arts in Brazil.
Critical Reception
As an unnumbered, non-PPV UFC event held in Brazil, UFC 17.5 was primarily a regional showcase and not widely reviewed by major critical outlets in the same way as numbered pay-per-view events. Its significance lies in being an early foray for the UFC into the Brazilian market, which would become a hotbed for MMA talent.
What Reviewers Say
Showcased early Brazilian MMA talent.
An important event for the UFC's international expansion.
Featured notable fighters in their early careers.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific unnumbered event is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This event is notable for featuring Vitor Belfort's second professional MMA fight, which he won via TKO in just 37 seconds against Davyd Martin.
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