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UFC Fight Night 12: Swick vs. Burkman
UFC Fight Night 12: Swick vs. Burkman was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 23, 2008, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured former The Ultimate Fighter contestants Mike Swick and Josh Burkman in a welterweight matchup. This event was Swick's debut at welterweight, as he had been competing at middleweight prior to the show.
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Plot Summary
UFC Fight Night 12 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by a welterweight bout between Mike Swick and Josh Burkman. The card also featured other notable fighters such as Thiago Alves and Jon Fitch. It was one of the early installments of the UFC Fight Night series, showcasing emerging talent and established contenders in the welterweight division.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, critical reception is typically focused on the fight quality, performances, and overall entertainment value rather than traditional film critique. UFC Fight Night 12 was generally well-received by MMA fans for its exciting matchups and decisive finishes, particularly the main event.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Swick and Burkman was a key welterweight clash.
Featured strong performances from several up-and-coming fighters in the division.
The event provided exciting finishes and contributed to the growing popularity of the UFC.
Google audience: Audience reception for live MMA events is primarily through fan forums and viewership numbers, which indicate solid engagement for this particular Fight Night. Fans generally appreciated the high-level competition and the progression of the welterweight division.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Live sports event)
Fun Fact
This event marked the first time a UFC Fight Night event was broadcast on Spike TV in primetime.
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