The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

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The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

2013
Movie
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English

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place on April 13, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured a bout between the former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber and long time bantamweight contender Scott Jorgensen.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Various (reality television format)Genres: Sports, Reality Television, Combat Sports

Plot Summary

The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale was the live-broadcast conclusion of the 17th season of the reality television series, which focused on middleweight and lightweight fighters. The season, coached by Urijah Faber and Chael Sonnen, culminated in a final showdown between Kelvin Gastelum and Uriah Hall. The event also featured a highly anticipated light heavyweight championship bout between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen.

Critical Reception

As a live event, critical reception focused on the matchups, performances, and the conclusion of the TUF season. Uriah Hall's dynamic performances throughout the season garnered significant attention, while the main event between Jones and Sonnen was a major draw for MMA fans. The event itself was seen as a successful conclusion to a popular season of the show.

What Reviewers Say

  • Uriah Hall's electrifying performances were a major highlight of the season.

  • The main event between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen was a highly anticipated championship bout.

  • The finale successfully crowned a new Ultimate Fighter and delivered exciting fights.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale was largely positive, with fans praising the exciting fights, particularly Uriah Hall's standout performances throughout the season. The main event between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen was a significant draw, and the overall event was considered a successful conclusion to the competition.

Fun Fact

Uriah Hall, a fighter on this season, was often referred to as 'The Highlight Reel' due to his spectacular knockouts and finishes throughout the competition, gaining significant fan support and media attention even before the finale.

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