UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor

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UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor

2016
Movie
227 min
English

UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor is a mixed martial arts event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on November 12, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. This event was the first UFC event hosted in New York City. It was also the first UFC event hosted in the state of New York after the longtime professional MMA ban was revoked in early 2016. The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between then champion Eddie Alvarez and UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor.

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Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 205, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, marked a historic event as it was the first UFC event held in the state of New York. The main event featured Conor McGregor challenging Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight championship, with McGregor aiming to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold two divisional titles simultaneously. The stacked card also included a welterweight title fight between champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson, and a strawweight championship bout between Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Karolina Kowalkiewicz.

Critical Reception

UFC 205 was widely hailed as one of the greatest events in UFC history, both for its star power and the quality of the fights. The historic nature of McGregor's win and the stacked undercard contributed to immense fan excitement and critical acclaim. It shattered UFC pay-per-view records and is often cited as a benchmark for major sporting events.

What Reviewers Say

  • Historic main event with McGregor achieving double-champion status.

  • Exceptional undercard featuring multiple title fights and exciting matchups.

  • Record-breaking event that significantly boosted the UFC's profile.

Google audience: As a live sporting event, it does not have traditional user reviews. However, fan discussion and post-event commentary overwhelmingly praised the event's excitement, historical significance, and the performances of the fighters, particularly Conor McGregor.

Awards & Accolades

Record-breaking pay-per-view sales; first UFC event in New York City; Conor McGregor became the first fighter in UFC history to hold two divisional titles simultaneously.

Fun Fact

Conor McGregor's knockout victory over Eddie Alvarez in the main event made him the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold championship belts in two different weight classes (Featherweight and Lightweight).

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