UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2

UFC 209 featured a highly anticipated welterweight championship rematch between Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson. In the co-main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. The card also included other notable matchups within the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

As a pay-per-view event, UFC 209 was primarily judged by its fight quality and outcomes. The main event rematch between Woodley and Thompson was met with a mixed reception, with many fans and critics feeling it lacked the excitement of their first encounter, though Woodley's dominant performance was acknowledged.

• The main event was a tactical but largely unexciting wrestling-heavy affair, ending in a decision win for Woodley.

• Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered a dominant performance, further solidifying his contender status.

• The undercard featured several competitive bouts, though the main event was a letdown for some.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 209 was largely focused on the performances of the fighters. While Khabib Nurmagomedov's decisive win was praised, the main event between Woodley and Thompson was often described as slow-paced and disappointing compared to their previous fight.

The controversial ending to the co-main event bout between T.J. Dillashaw and John Lineker at UFC 207 (which occurred shortly before UFC 209) led to much discussion about judging standards in MMA leading up to this event.