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UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw
UFC 173: Barão vs. Dillashaw was a mixed martial arts event held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 24, 2014. A Bantamweight Championship bout between Renan Barão and Raphael Assunção was targeted as the event headliner. However, Assunção opted to decline the bout as a rib injury sustained in his last bout at UFC 170 had not healed enough to resume the proper training in advance of the event. Barão instead fought T.J. Dillashaw in the main event.
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UFC 173 was a mixed martial arts event held on May 24, 2014, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured a highly anticipated Bantamweight Championship bout between then-champion Renan Barão and top contender T.J. Dillashaw. The card also included a light heavyweight bout between Daniel Cormier and Dan Henderson, as well as other preliminary and main card fights.
Critical Reception
UFC 173 was widely lauded as one of the most exciting and surprising fight cards of the year, primarily due to the dominant performance of T.J. Dillashaw in his upset victory over Renan Barão. The undercard also delivered strong performances, contributing to a highly memorable event for MMA fans.
What Reviewers Say
T.J. Dillashaw's shocking upset and dominant performance against Renan Barão was a major highlight.
The undercard featured several exciting finishes and strong performances.
The event is remembered for its high level of competition and surprising outcomes.
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Fun Fact
T.J. Dillashaw's decisive victory over Renan Barão, who was considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters at the time, was a massive upset and marked a significant shift in the UFC Bantamweight division.
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