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UFC Fight Night 137: Santos vs. Anders
UFC Fight Night 137: Santos vs. Anders was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on September 22, 2018 at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil. A light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Glover Teixeira and Jimi Manuwa was expected to serve as the event headliner. However, Teixeira pulled out on August 14 due to a shoulder injury. He was replaced by Thiago Santos. In turn, Manuwa pulled out on September 16 due to a torn hamstring and was replaced by Eryk Anders.
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Plot Summary
UFC Fight Night 137 was an event headlined by a middleweight bout between the hard-hitting Brazilian Thiago Santos and the American submission specialist Anthony Smith. The card featured a mix of established UFC veterans and rising prospects competing in various weight classes, all aiming to climb the divisional ranks.
Critical Reception
As a live sports event, critical reception focuses on the quality of the fights, the performances of the athletes, and the overall production. UFC Fight Night 137 was generally well-received for its exciting matchups and a surprising upset in the main event, though some undercard bouts were less memorable.
What Reviewers Say
Exciting main event with a significant upset.
Mixed quality on the undercard, but several notable performances.
A standard UFC Fight Night event delivering knockout potential.
Google audience: Audience reception for UFC Fight Night events is typically based on the fight card's excitement and major outcomes. This event likely received positive feedback for its main event finish and competitive bouts, with viewers generally satisfied with the action.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as it is a sporting event, not a film/show)
Fun Fact
The original main event was supposed to be a light heavyweight bout between Jimi Manuwa and Glover Teixeira, but it was canceled due to Teixeira missing weight and subsequently withdrawing. Anthony Smith stepped in on short notice to face Thiago Santos in a middleweight bout.
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