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UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami
UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on September 23, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. A light heavyweight rematch between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Maurício Rua and former interim title challenger Ovince Saint Preux was expected to headline this event. Rua withdrew from the fight due to a knee injury and was replaced by returning veteran, former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Yushin Okami.
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Plot Summary
UFC Fight Night 117, also known as UFC on Fox Sports 1 #25, took place on September 23, 2017, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The main event featured a light heavyweight bout between American fighter Ovince Saint Preux and Japanese veteran Yushin Okami. The card also included several other notable matchups featuring Japanese MMA talent.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, critical reception is typically focused on the fight quality and performances rather than traditional film or television metrics. The event was generally seen as a solid offering for MMA fans, with the main event concluding quickly and some exciting undercard bouts.
What Reviewers Say
The main event saw a quick knockout victory for Ovince Saint Preux.
Undercard bouts provided some exciting finishes and showcased Japanese MMA talent.
The event delivered a standard UFC Fight Night experience for fans in Japan.
Google audience: Audience reception for live sporting events is usually tied to individual fight outcomes and overall event excitement. Specific Google user reviews for this particular event are not readily available in a generalized summary format.
Fun Fact
Yushin Okami stepped in on short notice to face Ovince Saint Preux in the main event after Jimi Manuwa was forced to withdraw due to injury.
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