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UFC 143 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
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02.04.2012 | 12:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th

UFC 143 is coming to you live tonight from fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. In case you didn't already know, Carlos Condit and taking on Nick Diaz in the main event for the interim welterweight title.

Things are scheduled to kick off at AROUND 7:10 eastern time for 2 prelim fights on Facebook.com/UFC.  Then at 8:00 eastern time you can catch 4 fights for free on FX . Finally at 10:00pm eastern time, plunk down your hard earned dollars to watch the Pay Per View main card.

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Enjoy the fights and good luck in your predictions! 

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UFC 143
  • Saturday 02.04.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
  • Name: UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
  • Also Known As: St. Pierre vs. Diaz
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,389,975
  • Attendance: 9,015 (Paid: 6,727)
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 400,000 | TV Ratings:
  • MMA Bouts: 11
  • Promotion Links:
  • Event Links:
Bout   Info
Carlos Condit   defeats   Nick Diaz   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Fabrício Werdum   defeats   Roy Nelson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Josh Koscheck   defeats   Mike Pierce   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Renan Barão   defeats   Scott Jorgensen   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ed Herman   defeats   Clifford Starks   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:43 Round 2 of 3, 6:43 Total Bout Page
Dustin Poirier   defeats   Max Holloway   via Submission, Triangle Armbar   3:23 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Edwin Figueroa   defeats   Alex Caceres   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Matt Brown   defeats   Chris Cope   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:19 Round 2 of 3, 6:19 Total Bout Page
Matt Riddle   defeats   Henry Martinez   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rafael Natal   defeats   Michael Kuiper   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Stephen Thompson   defeats   Dan Stittgen   via KO/TKO, Head Kick   4:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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t0rch
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02.04.2012 | 7:37 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 95th

His Judo doesn't look that great.

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teaksmma
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02.04.2012 | 7:39 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th

Fight im looking foward too BARAO Vs SCOTTY J

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AnAlias
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02.04.2012 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

10-9 Natal
Bigj383
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02.04.2012 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 36th with 26 others

Natal takes rd 1. 

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Lopati
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02.04.2012 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 600th

good round for Kuiper, but still 10-9 Natal.  kuiper seems to be getting frustrated towards the end of the round there.

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theMMAmessiah
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02.04.2012 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

I know the judges won't but, I personally would have scored that round for Kuiper.
BeastMaster
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02.04.2012 | 7:43 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th

Good round so far

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t0rch
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02.04.2012 | 7:45 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 95th

I don't get Rogan. Natal is clearly winning, but he is far from impressed by him and more impressed with Kuiper.

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Bigj383
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02.04.2012 | 7:46 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 36th with 26 others

I have Natal ahead going into the 3rd 20-18. Both fighters look really tired. 

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BeastMaster
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02.04.2012 | 7:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th

I'd give that round a 10/10

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AnAlias
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02.04.2012 | 7:47 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

t0rch...Rogan has clearly been favoring Kuiper since the fight started.
jitzFANatik808
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02.04.2012 | 7:47 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th

Joe Rogan's just saying his him impressed compared to the high level grappler that Natal is. Kuiper hasn't gotten submitted or allowed him to pass to a dominant position which is respectable. and in this second round, he was only able to take him down once.

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BeastMaster
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02.04.2012 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th


YES!!!!!! Finish him!

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C_Arnoud
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02.04.2012 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

kuiper is a kid so commentators are always "more impressed" by them.
they wanna make new stars.
C_Arnoud
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02.04.2012 | 7:50 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

now i need caceres.
Swickotine
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02.04.2012 | 7:50 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

Great recovery by Natal, MOUNT!

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Swickotine
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02.04.2012 | 7:52 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

YES! I'm glad he didn't tap, perfect for me again!

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Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 7:52 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

That fight blew

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Bigj383
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02.04.2012 | 7:52 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 36th with 26 others

Natal stole that round back at the end 30-27 Natal. 

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darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 7:53 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 750 Points   |   Tied for 9th with 9 others

Hell yeah another perfect.

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