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The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place on December 12, 2014 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event featured the finals of the Women's Strawweight tournament between finalists Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas, which crowned the inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champion.
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Plot Summary
This event marked the culmination of the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter, which uniquely featured an all-women's strawweight cast competing for the inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight Championship. The finale showcased the championship bout between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas, along with other preliminary and main card fights featuring standout talent from the season.
Critical Reception
The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale was generally well-received, primarily for crowning the first-ever UFC Women's Strawweight Champion and showcasing promising new talent in the division. The main event between Esparza and Namajunas was seen as a significant moment for women's MMA within the UFC.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for crowning a new champion and showcasing exciting new female fighters.
The event was seen as a pivotal moment for the UFC's strawweight division.
Undercard fights provided solid entertainment and highlighted future potential.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user ratings for this event is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The Ultimate Fighter 20 was the first season of the show to feature an all-female cast and crown a new UFC championship.
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