UFC 138: Leben vs. Muñoz
UFC 138: Leben vs. Muñoz

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UFC 138: Leben vs. Muñoz

2011
Movie
152 min
English

UFC 138: Leben vs. Muñoz was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 5, 2011 at LG Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The event aired on the same day, via tape delay, on Spike TV in the United States and live on Sportsnet in Canada. The event was the second that the UFC has hosted in Birmingham, the first was UFC 89 back in 2008 also featuring Chris Leben in the main event. The main event was the first non-title five round fight in the history of the UFC.

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Director: UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 138 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 5, 2011, at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. The main event featured a middleweight bout between veteran Chris Leben and Mark Muñoz. The card also showcased notable fights in the bantamweight division and other weight classes, offering a night of high-stakes competition for MMA enthusiasts.

Critical Reception

As a UFC event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights, the performances of the athletes, and the overall entertainment value. UFC 138 was generally considered a solid event with several exciting matchups, though the main event did not live up to the high expectations for a headlining bout.

What Reviewers Say

  • The event featured several competitive bouts, particularly in the undercard.

  • The main event between Leben and Muñoz was a somewhat disappointing performance, lacking significant action.

  • The atmosphere in Birmingham was noted as being energetic.

Google audience: Audience reception for specific UFC events is typically not aggregated on Google Reviews in a way that provides a distinct summary. Fan sentiment is generally expressed through discussions on MMA forums and social media, often focusing on fighter performances and controversial decisions.

Fun Fact

UFC 138 marked the first time the UFC held an event in Birmingham, England.

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