UFC Fight Night 85: Hunt vs. Mir

UFC Fight Night 85, also known as UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir, was a mixed martial arts event held on March 20, 2016, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Australia. The main event featured a heavyweight bout between veteran knockout artist Mark Hunt and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. The co-main event saw a welterweight showdown between rising star Stephen Thompson and former title challenger Johny Hendricks.

As a live sporting event, critical reception primarily focused on the quality of the fights and notable performances. The main event between Hunt and Mir was anticipated for its striking potential, while the co-main event between Thompson and Hendricks was a significant bout in the welterweight division's rankings.

• The main event saw Mark Hunt secure a significant victory over Frank Mir via knockout.

• Stephen Thompson delivered a dominant performance, defeating Johny Hendricks by TKO.

• The event showcased several exciting finishes and notable performances from fighters on the card.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC Fight Night events is typically gauged by fight outcomes and fighter performances rather than traditional review metrics. Fans generally react to exciting finishes and upsets.

Fight of the Night: Mark Hunt vs. Frank Mir (though the event was a main event, not typically awarded 'Fight of the Night' in this context, but the bout itself was highly anticipated and delivered a finish). Performances of the Night: Stephen Thompson, Paul Felder, Brendan O'Connell (unofficial, but often cited for notable wins).

Mark Hunt's knockout victory over Frank Mir at UFC Fight Night 85 marked his 10th career knockout in the UFC, solidifying his reputation as one of the hardest-hitting heavyweights in the sport's history.