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UFC Fight Night 71: Mir vs. Duffee Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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07.14.2015 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 750 Points   |   Tied for 12th with 5 others

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for another UFC event!!!

UFC Fight Night San Diego kicks off Wednesday night with Frank Mir taking on Todd Duffee in the main event. Flying criminally under the radar is a great lightweight bout between Josh Thomson and Tony Ferguson. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm ET before transitioning to FS1 for the rest of the prelims and main card at 8pm. 

Enjoy!

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

UFC Fight Night 71
  • Wednesday 07.15.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 71: Mir vs. Duffee
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night San Diego
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Valley View Casino Center
  • Location: San Diego, California, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $412,000
  • Attendance: 5,471
  • TV Ratings: 801,000 avg. viewers (928k peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Frank Mir   defeats   Todd Duffee   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:13 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Tony Ferguson   defeats   Josh Thomson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Holly Holm   defeats   Marion Reneau   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Manny Gamburyan   defeats   Scott Jorgensen   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kevin Lee   defeats   James Moontasri   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:56 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Alan Jouban   defeats   Matt Dwyer   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Sam Sicilia   defeats   Yaotzin Meza   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jéssica Andrade   defeats   Sarah Moras   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rani Yahya   defeats   Masanori Kanehara   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Sean Strickland   defeats   Igor Araújo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kevin Casey   defeats   Ildemar Alcântara   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Lyman Good   defeats   Andrew Craig   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:37 Round 2 of 3, 8:37 Total Bout Page

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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07.14.2015 | 9:48 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 1025th

First fight of the night has potential to be a barn-burner. Craig/Good is fantastic. Great card all-round. 

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Follow The Money
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07.14.2015 | 9:50 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 640th

I agree, I have only three decisions.
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07.14.2015 | 9:50 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 194th

A lot of close picks, not confident at all.

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07.14.2015 | 10:43 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 347th

I thought The Nomad's confidence never wavered in adversity?

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Follow The Money
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07.14.2015 | 11:28 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 640th

It's funny that your post has so many upvotes.
CthulhuJones
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07.14.2015 | 11:35 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 558th

Other than the lack of title fights I think this card stacks up really evenly on paper with 189. Should be an exciting one. I'm confident as a ma****a on this ma****a.
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rappinpapsoda
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07.15.2015 | 7:44 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points   |   Tied for 63rd

Can't complain on a free UFC.

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Follow The Money
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07.15.2015 | 12:11 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 640th




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07.15.2015 | 12:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 759th




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AnAlias
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07.15.2015 | 12:24 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 558th

I appreciate weekday events.




skelliher
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07.15.2015 | 1:14 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 750 Points   |   Tied for 12th with 5 others

Ya the top three matches are hot fire and the other nine, while bereft of big names, features some quality match-making. Few heavy favorites on the card. 

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

MacDuffle
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07.15.2015 | 4:29 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   816th Place

...yeah I have no ******* idea with this card. 

Seems a tad lukewarm, but I always give Fight Nights the chance to be awesome on any given outing.
rappinpapsoda
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07.15.2015 | 4:34 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points   |   Tied for 63rd


Any event can look good on paper and then suck and vice versa.  Best event i ever saw was an event called American Predator Fighting Championship.  i know, terrible name but had about 15 amateur fights and only one went to a decision.  All the fighters fought their hearts out.  It was Keith Hackneys event.

"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."

willendorfs
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07.15.2015 | 7:01 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 1041st


Just made these picks in time. Little rushed but oh well.
AnAlias
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07.15.2015 | 7:04 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 558th

Craig is tough, but I've got the OG Bellator Welterweight champ in this one. 
AnAlias
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07.15.2015 | 7:06 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 558th

Craig looks totally different all skinny and with short hair.
Kuma
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07.15.2015 | 7:06 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 759th

I'm hoping Mir can pull it off.I have talked to him a few times in person he's so passionate about mma and talks and talks.He didn't look good at the weigh in,and he is generally one of those guys that perform better when lighter and in shape.I think he might get the KO,but the way he was talking like he was going to beat Todd easy and the weigh in made me go with Duffee.
AnAlias
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07.15.2015 | 7:08 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 558th

Judging by a couple of interviews I watched with Mir, he's totally underestimating Duffee based on some training they did together back in the day. That might be why he didn't look great at weigh ins. 

* Edited at 07.15.2015, 7:09 PM ET *

Kuma
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07.15.2015 | 7:27 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 759th

Good looked more fluid and technical and showed some improvements.He looked consistently improved in his last few fights too.
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07.15.2015 | 7:28 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 759th

Lyman finishes him with Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

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