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UFC Fight Night 136: Hunt vs. Oleinik
UFC Fight Night 136: Hunt vs. Oleinik was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on September 15, 2018 at Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Moscow, Russia. The event marked the promotion's first visit to Russia. The UFC arranged to use half of the venue and used a modified seating configuration for the arena. While not officially announced, the promotion was initially targeting a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabrício Werdum and Aleksei Oleinik to serve as the main event. However, on May 22, Werdum was flagged for a potential USADA doping violation and his status moving forward became unknown. On July 19, the promotion announced that a bout between the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix winner and former interim title challenger Mark Hunt and Oleinik would serve as the event headliner.
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Plot Summary
UFC Fight Night 136, also known as UFC on Fox Sports 1, was a mixed martial arts event held in Moscow, Russia. The main event featured a heavyweight clash between veteran Mark Hunt and submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik. The card also showcased other notable fighters in various weight classes, delivering a night of intense matchups and finishes.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights, performances, and any notable upsets or moments. Fight Night 136 was generally seen as a solid event for MMA fans, with the main event delivering an expected stylistic battle and several other bouts providing exciting action.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Hunt and Oleinik was a tactical, albeit slower-paced, heavyweight contest.
Several undercard bouts delivered exciting finishes and showcased emerging talent.
The event provided a good showcase of Russian MMA talent on home soil.
Google audience: Audience reception for live UFC events is typically centered on the excitement of the fights themselves. Fans generally praised the main event's heavyweight clash and the performances of fighters on the undercard who delivered finishes.
Fun Fact
Aleksei Oleinik's submission victory in his previous fight, a first-round Ezekiel choke against Junior Albini, was his 37th career submission win, highlighting his renowned grappling prowess heading into the Hunt fight.
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