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skelliher
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02.12.2015 | 9:36 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 332nd


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WSOF 21
  • Friday 06.05.2015 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: NBC Sports | Prelims: Internet Stream
  • Promotion: World Series of Fighting
  • Ownership:
  • Venue: Edmonton Expo Centre
  • Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Mike Corey, Renzo Gracie
  • Ring Announcer: Jazz Securo
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Renzo Gracie
  • TV Ratings: 203,000 avg. viewers
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Stephen Beaumont   defeats   Jose Rodriguez   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Spencer Rohovie   defeats   Tim Smith   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Garret Nybakken   defeats   Nick Hrabec   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:36 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Roger Alves   defeats   Danny Doig   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   2:49 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Mike Hill   defeats   Mark Drummond   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Lance Palmer   defeats   Chris Horodecki   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:28 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Blagoy Ivanov   defeats   Smealinho Rama   via Submission, Front Choke   1:17 Round 3 of 5, 11:17 Total Bout Page
Hakeem Dawodu   defeats   Chuka Willis   via KO/TKO, Knees   2:55 Round 2 of 3, 7:55 Total Bout Page
Thiago Gonçalves   defeats   Matt Baker   via KO/TKO, Hand Injury   5:00 Round 2 of 3, 10:00 Total Bout Page
Justin Sander   defeats   Dan Lariviere   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   2:52 Round 2 of 3, 7:52 Total Bout Page
Michael Hay   defeats   Louie Grover   via Submission, Armbar   2:17 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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unbeknownst
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02.13.2015 | 2:02 AM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 332nd

Why would they headline this card with two guys that are coming off a loss, when they have a title fight on this card as well?

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CthulhuJones
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02.13.2015 | 2:11 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 460 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Because Yushin Okami was in the UFC. Name recognition to attempt to pull in casual fan who might remember Yushin Okami fighting Anderson or people freaking out when he was cut. It is a slap in the face to Ivanov and Rama. In fairness it's a Heavyweight fight between two guys who normally finish their opponents so it's probably not going 5 rounds.
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unbeknownst
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02.13.2015 | 2:44 AM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 332nd

I can see that. I have no problem with them using Okami to promote the card. However they could of put Okami on the poster and promotional materials hoping that those casuals fans tune in for Okami but stay for a HW title fight main event. As you said, those HWs usually finish guys so it could be an exciting and entertaining main event for the fans that go to the event or who watch it on TV.

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02.13.2015 | 3:32 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 585 Points   |   27th Place

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* Edited at 02.13.2015, 3:33 AM ET *

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02.26.2015 | 7:27 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 218th

Okami at 170 looks like a lollipop. 



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02.26.2015 | 10:30 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points   |   Tied for 238th

I hope WSOF can start bringing in some more big name fighters or prospects for their cards.  I have enjoyed watching their fight cards and I think that they can potentially overtake Bellator as the #2 MMA Organization in the US. 

* Edited at 02.26.2015, 10:31 PM ET *

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rappinpapsoda
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02.26.2015 | 11:35 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 182nd

Why do you think they can overtake Bellator?

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GreenHornet
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02.26.2015 | 11:53 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points   |   Tied for 238th

@rappinpapsoda

I just have a feeling that Bellator isn't going to be able to draw enough in terms of ratings that would be necessary for Viacom to feel the need to hold onto Bellator.  Granted I'm probably wrong about it, in fact I wouldn't be surprised nor would I be disappointed if I am wrong about Bellator's future.  However, I feel like the only thing that Bellator has over WSOF is the financial backing from Viacom, and should that go away all the big fighters from Bellator will want to jump ship. 

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02.27.2015 | 4:04 AM ET

Okami at 170 looks like

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 156th




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02.27.2015 | 6:50 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 182nd

Green hornet, I can see that happening that way I guess. I could also see the UFC buying out Bellator too.

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04.22.2015 | 4:52 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points   |   Tied for 238th

@rappinpapsoda This is also true.

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04.22.2015 | 9:06 PM ET

I would be very annoyed if Bellator was bought by the UFC, I wanna see Tito fight for ****'s sake.

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