UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee

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UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee

2017
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English

UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on October 7, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 216 was a mixed martial arts event held on October 7, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The main event featured an interim Lightweight Championship bout between top contenders Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee. The co-main event saw Demetrious Johnson defend his Flyweight Championship against Ray Borg.

Critical Reception

UFC 216 was generally well-received by fans and critics, primarily for its exciting main and co-main events. The interim lightweight title fight between Ferguson and Lee delivered a high-paced, back-and-forth contest, while Demetrious Johnson's dominant performance in his record-breaking title defense also garnered significant praise. However, some undercard bouts were considered less compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Exciting main event with a thrilling submission finish.

  • Demetrious Johnson cemented his legacy with a dominant title defense.

  • Undercard lacked significant depth compared to the top fights.

Google audience: Audience reception focused on the high-level performances in the championship bouts, particularly the technical skill and resilience shown by Tony Ferguson and the dominant display by Demetrious Johnson. Fan engagement was high for the headline fights.

Awards & Accolades

Tony Ferguson won the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship.

Fun Fact

Demetrious Johnson's victory over Ray Borg was his 11th consecutive flyweight title defense, breaking the UFC record for most consecutive successful title defenses in any weight class.

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