UFC Fight Night 79: Henderson vs. Masvidal
UFC Fight Night 79: Henderson vs. Masvidal

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UFC Fight Night 79: Henderson vs. Masvidal

2015
Movie
125 min
English

UFC Fight Night 79: Henderson vs. Masvidal was a mixed martial arts event held on November 28, 2015, at Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, South Korea. A welterweight bout between former WEC and UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and top contender Jorge Masvidal headlined the event.

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Director: N/A (Live Sports Event)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, Sports

Plot Summary

UFC Fight Night 79, held in Seoul, South Korea, featured a highly anticipated lightweight main event between former champion Benson Henderson and rising star Jorge Masvidal. The co-main event showcased a welterweight bout between fan-favorite "Stun Gun" Kim Dong-hyun and former title challenger Tyron Woodley. The event was notable for its international setting and a lineup of exciting matchups within the UFC's welterweight and lightweight divisions.

Critical Reception

As a live sporting event, critical reception is primarily focused on the quality of the fights and performances rather than traditional cinematic reviews. The event was generally well-received by MMA fans for its competitive bouts and exciting finishes, particularly the main event which went to a split decision. The co-main event, however, ended controversially.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event between Henderson and Masvidal was a closely contested and tactical battle.

  • The co-main event between Kim and Woodley ended in a quick knockout that sparked debate.

  • The event provided several exciting performances and finishes for MMA enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience reception for live sporting events like UFC Fight Night is typically based on the excitement and outcomes of the fights. While specific audience reviews for this particular event are not aggregated in a traditional sense, fans generally appreciated the competitive nature of the main card bouts.

Fun Fact

Benson Henderson's victory over Jorge Masvidal at this event was his final fight in the UFC before signing with Bellator MMA.

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