UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks

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UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks

2013
Movie
170 min
English

UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks is a mixed martial arts event held on November 16, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. The event will commemorate the organization's 20th anniversary. The main event is a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between the current champion Georges St-Pierre and #1 contender Johny Hendricks. Co-featured on the card is a light-heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: UFC (Event Production)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 167, held in November 2013, featured a highly anticipated welterweight championship bout between Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks. The event also showcased a stacked undercard with compelling matchups in various weight classes. The main event was a closely contested five-round war that left fans and experts debating the outcome.

Critical Reception

UFC 167 was widely lauded for its main event, considered one of the most competitive and controversial championship fights in UFC history. The undercard also delivered exciting performances, contributing to the event's overall positive reception among fans and media. However, the controversial decision in the main event drew significant criticism.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event between St-Pierre and Hendricks was a brutal, back-and-forth war.

  • The decision in the main event was highly controversial, with many believing Hendricks should have won.

  • The undercard featured several exciting fights and memorable knockouts.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 167 was dominated by the controversial split decision in the main event, with a significant portion of viewers feeling that Johny Hendricks was robbed of the welterweight title. Despite this, the overall quality of the fights, particularly the main card, was generally appreciated.

Awards & Accolades

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

Fun Fact

The main event between Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks was St-Pierre's last fight for over three years, as he took a hiatus from the sport after the win.

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