UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2

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UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2

2013
Movie
176 min
English

UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 was a mixed martial arts event held on May 25, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event was a rematch between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and Antônio Silva. In their first encounter at UFC 146 a year earlier, Velasquez defeated Silva via first-round TKO.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Director: UFCGenres: Combat Sport, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 160 featured a highly anticipated heavyweight championship rematch between champion Cain Velasquez and the formidable Antônio 'Bigfoot' Silva. Velasquez defended his title with a dominant performance, showcasing his superior striking and grappling. The undercard also delivered exciting matchups, including a heavyweight clash between Júnior dos Santos and Mark Hunt.

Critical Reception

As a UFC event, the critical reception is centered on the performance of the athletes and the overall excitement of the fight card. UFC 160 was generally well-received for its main event and several exciting preliminary and co-main card bouts, particularly the heavyweight showdown between dos Santos and Hunt.

What Reviewers Say

  • Velasquez's dominance in the main event was a key highlight.

  • The co-main event between Dos Santos and Hunt was an explosive slugfest.

  • The event delivered exciting finishes and showcased the top talent in the heavyweight division.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 160 primarily focused on the exciting performances, particularly in the heavyweight division. Fans often praised the decisive victories and the high-energy fights, with the main and co-main events being major points of discussion.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it is a sporting event, not a film or TV show)

Fun Fact

The knockout victory of Junior dos Santos over Mark Hunt in the co-main event earned both fighters the 'Fight of the Night' bonus.

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