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UFC 145 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
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04.21.2012 | 10:20 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 543rd

Tonight there is a UFC event that you may have heard about. UFC 145 is coming to you live and direct from some arena in Atlanta, and features a main event showdown between two men who could easily beat the dogsnot out of you. That's right, Jonny Bones Jones defends his light heavyweight title against the challenger Sugar Rashad Evans.

Things are scheduled to kick off at AROUND 6:45 eastern time for 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, throw down your lunch money to watch the Pay Per View main card.

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UFC 145
  • Saturday 04.21.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Philips Arena
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Interviews: Joe Rogan | Backstage: Karyn Bryant
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 700,000 | TV Ratings:
  • MMA Bouts: 12
  • Promotion Links:
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Bout   Info
Jon Jones   defeats   Rashad Evans   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Rory MacDonald   defeats   Che Mills   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:20 Round 2 of 3, 7:20 Total Bout Page
Ben Rothwell   defeats   Brendan Schaub   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Michael McDonald   defeats   Miguel Torres   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Eddie Yagin   defeats   Mark Hominick   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mark Bocek   defeats   John Alessio   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Travis Browne   defeats   Chad Griggs   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   2:29 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Matt Brown   defeats   Stephen Thompson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Anthony Njokuani   defeats   John Makdessi   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mac Danzig   defeats   Efrain Escudero   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Chris Clements   defeats   Keith Wisniewski   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Marcus Brimage   defeats   Maximo Blanco   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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Russello
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04.21.2012 | 5:04 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

Am I the only one thats forgotten that this is for the belt? This is the first title fight where I've completely forgotten and their rivalry has taken centre stage in my head.

ALRIGHT DONT DOWNTHUMB ME, IT'S NOT LIKE I'VE DONE IT ON PURPOSE! :p

* Edited at 04.21.2012, 5:14 PM ET *

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Russello
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04.21.2012 | 5:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

Also, does no-one else feel that they media with this fight was just insane? Seriously, as men when **** happens between friends it affects you for a while but you move on. I can't help but feel that they put it behind them (albeit they dont like each other) and the media has been CONSTANTLY bombarding them about it and made it seem bigger than it is.

* Edited at 04.21.2012, 5:23 PM ET *

"In the quiet words of the virgin Mary.. come again?"

xxTank0019xx
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04.21.2012 | 5:27 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1035th

@russello - not going to lie they made them seem like a bunch of PMSing school girls. because of that though I really want to watch this fight. but thanks to my job i can't :(

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Fatality
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04.21.2012 | 5:30 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1035th


*shrugs*
jaffacakehero
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04.21.2012 | 5:32 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points   |   Tied for 801st

This has pretty much been the build up to the Jones vs Evans fight....




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Russello
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04.21.2012 | 5:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

@Jaffa, you reminded me of one of the best scenes in film history :p




* Edited at 04.21.2012, 5:39 PM ET *

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xxTank0019xx
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04.21.2012 | 5:42 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1035th




i like this one to. makes me think of white chicks.

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GASTRONAUT
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04.21.2012 | 5:43 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 70th

I can't wait any more for this...


Russello
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04.21.2012 | 5:44 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

^ There's a lack of glowsticks in that one though :P

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xxTank0019xx
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04.21.2012 | 5:46 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1035th

can't beat terry crews with glow sticks break dancing lol

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jptd1217
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04.21.2012 | 5:47 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 663rd




xxTank0019xx
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04.21.2012 | 5:49 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1035th




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wolfmanhowl
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04.21.2012 | 5:50 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points   |   Tied for 1294th


i need some upsets tonight like last night. last time there were 2 or more +400 ml's on a card  the underdogs did very well.
Russello
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04.21.2012 | 5:52 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

I chose Rothwell because of how he looked at the weigh ins.

His slightly trimmed beard definitely persuaded me.

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SpiderGuard
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04.21.2012 | 5:57 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 663rd

The beard is bad luck for Jones. Just ask Brock.
Anik
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04.21.2012 | 5:58 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 183rd

Check out Efrain Escudero's sick shirt:


And check out Bones' swagger:




And finally, Rashad's sick shirt:



I'm liking 145's style.

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Russello
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04.21.2012 | 5:58 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

Brock went down to liver shots though, the only area unguarded by hair as to show off his massive penis tattoo. Rothwells got a lot of his hair on his stomach this time compared to his last fights. I think he's coming prepared.

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Crumx7
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04.21.2012 | 6:07 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 398th

@Russello I hope that's sarcasm

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Russello
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04.21.2012 | 6:14 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 8 others

No, I genuinely base all of my predictions upon the hair level of fighters. I take into account numerous factors:

1) Is the hair thick?
2) Does the hair protect their whole body?
3) Are the vital areas I.e the chin and abdominals well covered?



(Yeah, Im being sarcastic bro, but I didnt thumbs down you :p)

* Edited at 04.21.2012, 6:43 PM ET *

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xxTank0019xx
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04.21.2012 | 6:44 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1035th

the prelims on facebook?

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