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UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami

Name: UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami
Released: 2017

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2017

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New Showbiz Analysis

This live professional sporting broadcast lacks the scripted dialogue and character development found in films. It serves primarily as a record of athletic performance rather than a constructed narrative that explores social themes. While the roster includes athletes from diverse ethnic backgrounds, this is due to the sport's global reach rather than a conscious effort to challenge social hierarchies. The broadcast remains within the realm of sports entertainment. The absence of intentional thematic messaging or narrative complexity leads to a lower score for progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The broadcast does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories focused on their identities. Instead, it emphasizes athletic performance.

How does UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami portray gender?

Minimal

The event highlights male athletes and traditional sports hierarchies. It does not address non-traditional masculinity or challenge gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami?

Fair

The roster includes athletes from various ethnic backgrounds such as Yushin Okami and Ovince Saint Preux, reflecting the global nature of the sport.

How does UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The broadcast follows a standard commercial sporting format and does not engage with cultural critiques or non-Western themes.

Does UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami include disability representation?

Minimal

The content focuses solely on able-bodied athletes and does not depict neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The roster includes a diverse, multi-ethnic pool of international athletes.
The event showcases global representation through fighters from different nations.

Limited or Absent

The broadcast lacks scripted narratives to explore identity or social themes.
There is no representation of neurodivergence or physical disability.
The content adheres to traditional gender hierarchies and male-centric competition.

Official Synopsis

UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on September 23, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. A light heavyweight rematch between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Maurício Rua and former interim title challenger Ovince Saint Preux was expected to headline this event. Rua withdrew from the fight due to a knee injury and was replaced by returning veteran, former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Yushin Okami.

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