The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale) was a mixed martial arts event held on July 12, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. A welterweight bout between Jake Ellenberger and Stephen Thompson, originally booked for a day earlier at UFC 189, served as the main event. The final of The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians took place at the event.
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Plot Summary
The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale was a mixed martial arts event that took place on July 12, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event featured the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: ATT vs. Blackzilians season, where two rival gyms battled for supremacy. The main card saw Kamaru Usman secure a dominant victory over Hayder Hassan in the welterweight division, solidifying his place as a future contender.
Critical Reception
As a live event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights and the performances of the athletes. The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale was generally well-received by MMA fans, with several exciting matchups and a notable performance from Kamaru Usman, who went on to become a dominant UFC Welterweight Champion.
What Reviewers Say
- Exciting fights and a strong showing from future champion Kamaru Usman.
- The culmination of a season focused on a compelling gym rivalry.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific finale event is not typically aggregated in a way that can be summarized. However, fan discussions often highlight the competitive nature of the fights and the satisfaction of seeing the season's rivalry resolved.
Fun Fact
The main event featured Kamaru Usman, who would later become one of the longest-reigning UFC Welterweight Champions in history.
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