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skelliher
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07.07.2016 | 4:43 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

Fighters are weighed in and we're set for the second of three UFC events this week. 

This one has a surprisingly-deep card. Check out some of the gems on there. 

The action kicks off on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm ET before switching over to FS1 at 8pm for the rest of the card. 

Enjoy!

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The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale
  • Friday 07.08.2016 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Gadelha 2
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Brian Stann
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $736,408
  • Attendance: 8,115
  • TV Ratings: 1.09M avg. viewers (1.33M peak, 642k FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Joanna Jędrzejczyk   defeats   Cláudia Gadelha   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Andrew Sanchez   defeats   Khalil Rountree Jr.   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tatiana Suarez   defeats   Amanda Cooper   via Submission, D'arce Choke   3:43 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Will Brooks   defeats   Ross Pearson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Doo Ho Choi   defeats   Thiago Tavares   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Joaquim Silva   defeats   Andrew Holbrook   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Gray Maynard   defeats   Fernando Bruno   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Matheus Nicolau   defeats   John Moraga   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Josh Stansbury   defeats   Cory Hendricks   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cezar Ferreira   defeats   Anthony Smith   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kevin Lee   defeats   Jake Matthews   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:06 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jingliang Li   defeats   Anton Zafir   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   2:46 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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Detroit Superstar
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07.08.2016 | 8:09 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 129th


That second TD was just way too easy.
terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 8:12 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

Anyone notice this terrible Ronda commercial doe???
Detroit Superstar
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07.08.2016 | 8:12 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 129th


Bigj383
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07.08.2016 | 8:12 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 587th

Usually once Mutante gets out of the first he is on his way to victory. All his KO losses are in the first. But there's a first time for everything.

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Bigj383
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07.08.2016 | 8:17 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 587th

I have it one round a piece

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mulefloyd
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07.08.2016 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 651st

Well if the Lewis/Nelson judges are on duty it's 1-1 but LionHeart might need a finish

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Detroit Superstar
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07.08.2016 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 129th


I could see the judges being Split on that 2nd Round there. It's either 20-18 Mutante or 19-19. Either way if Smith wants the win he absolutely needs this Round or a finish.
Bigj383
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07.08.2016 | 8:23 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 587th

Ferreira has the decision regardless how you score rd 2. Rd1 & 3 are very clear.
 

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terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 8:24 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

Vitor Belfort Jr. should get the decision nod.
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07.08.2016 | 8:24 PM ET

Went for broke with the dog picks this card in hopes to scale my way into 1st for the season compe

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 780 Points   |   2nd Place




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07.08.2016 | 8:25 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 491st

probably 29-28. clear cut decision for Mutante and my picks going to **** real fast.
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07.08.2016 | 8:29 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

**** fight. Second lay n pray performance in a row for Cezar. But gotta protect dat chin.

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Detroit Superstar
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07.08.2016 | 8:29 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 129th


@Nomad Hate to break the news to you bud and I do realize Nicolau is a promising prospect but Moraga only losses to the best of the Best.
terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

Ahh Anthony Pettis the Ping-Pong table champion eh.
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07.08.2016 | 8:31 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 780 Points   |   2nd Place

I always thought Moraga was overrated, I'd pick Scoggins to beat him in a rematch and thought Dustin Ortiz did beat him. While Nicolau is young, he has huge upside and Moraga is an old Flyweight at 34 who's had issues with concussions recently. I wouldn't bet my life on Nicolau but I needed to fill the gap between 25th and 1st this season, and he seemed like a good pick for that. @Detroit Superstar

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07.08.2016 | 8:46 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 651st

Good close round. I give it to Hendricks but could've went either way

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07.08.2016 | 8:46 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 781st

Very nice first round. I got it 10-9 Hendricks.

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Rakasa
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07.08.2016 | 8:53 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 781st

19-19. Next round is gonna be decisive.

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07.08.2016 | 8:58 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 587th

Stansbury takes rds 2&3 he should take the decision.

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terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 8:58 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

Wow he basically kept him in this position the whole round Stansbury wins it.

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