Topic: UFC 132
UFC 132 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION
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07.01.2011 | 12:15 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 360th
The action begins at 6:15 eastern time in the U.S. with 4 fights airing on Facebook.com/UFC. Then it switches over to Spike TV at 8:00 eastern, and finally 9:00 eastern for the pay per view.
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* Edited at 07.01.2011, 7:14 PM ET *
"I live, I die, I live again."
- Saturday 07.02.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: Spike TV
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
- 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): $2,304,500
- Attendance: 13,109 (Paid: 8,103)
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 350,000 | TV Ratings:
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Dominick Cruz defeats Urijah Faber via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Leben defeats Wanderlei Silva via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:27 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Dennis Siver defeats Matt Wiman via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tito Ortiz defeats Ryan Bader via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:56 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Carlos Condit defeats Dong Hyun Kim via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches | 2:58 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Melvin Guillard defeats Shane Roller via KO/TKO, Punches | 2:12 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Rafael dos Anjos defeats George Sotiropoulos via KO/TKO, Punch | 0:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Brian Bowles defeats Takeya Mizugaki via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Aaron Simpson defeats Brad Tavares via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Anthony Njokuani defeats Andre Winner via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jeff Hougland defeats Donny Walker via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 7
07.02.2011 | 7:20 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 620th
"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"
07.02.2011 | 7:22 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 130th
"Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer"
07.02.2011 | 7:24 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 360th
"I'm what counts out here. You only exist out here because of me."
07.02.2011 | 7:25 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 71st
this is a tough fight, and hard to score...i got a-train up 2rds though lol then again i picked him so i may be bias
"Everyone has a gameplan 'till they get punched in the face" - Mike Tyson
07.02.2011 | 7:25 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 187th
"I'm sorry that the brilliance of my words goes over your heads. I'm not going to stop being an eagle just because I am surrounded by turkeys-CS"
07.02.2011 | 7:26 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 360th
"I live, I die, I live again."
07.02.2011 | 7:26 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 620th
"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"
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- wolfmanhowl
07.02.2011 | 7:27 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 130th
07.02.2011 | 7:28 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 130th
"Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer"
07.02.2011 | 7:28 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 620th
"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"
07.02.2011 | 7:31 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 360th
"I'm what counts out here. You only exist out here because of me."
07.02.2011 | 7:32 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 187th
"I'm sorry that the brilliance of my words goes over your heads. I'm not going to stop being an eagle just because I am surrounded by turkeys-CS"
07.02.2011 | 7:34 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 265th
"Are we gonna jump, or we just gonna jerk each other off?"
07.02.2011 | 7:34 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 23rd with 15 others
******* unreal takedown defense by Tavares but not enough.. 2 decision picks right now and 2-1 :)
"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)
07.02.2011 | 7:34 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 360th
The third bout of UFC 132 saw Aaron "A-Train" Simpson take on the undefeated Brad Tavares in middleweight contest. Simpson came in the fight 4-2 in his prior UFC action, while Tavares was 2-0.
Tavares came out with a nice body kick and Simpson immediately dashed forward looking for a takedown. Tavares defended and found himself pressed against the cage as Simpson worked for a takedown and threw short strikes with his free hand. Simpson grinded away against the fence though couldn't land a takedown. Referee Josh Rosenthal broke the pair up with just over two minutes remaining. Tavares connected on a nice right hand though a moment later was again pressed against the cage. The final seconds saw some solid action as both fighters opened up with punches and Simpson made a final push for a takedown.
Tavares tagged Simpson early in round two, but he came forward too aggressively in the follow-up and lost position. Simpson snaked around to take the back standing, though again failed to capitalize with a takedown. Tavares had clearly focused on takedown defense in preparation for the fight, shutting down "A-Train" every time he dropped down or looked for a trip. Tavares dropped down and looked for a takedown of his own, slamming Simpson down in a shocking reversal. Simpson immediately jumped up and attacked with a guillotine choke, pressing Tavares into the corner as he searched for a tapout. Tavares held steady and was up to his feet a few moments later, a minute remaining in what was a grueling, wrestling-oriented matchup. The final seconds of the round saw Brad Tavares again utilize great defense to avoid being wrestled to the mat.
The third round opened with more striking action as Tavares landed some good punches and broke free from the first clinch. Simpson couldn't be held at bay for long and had him locked up against the fence once again. Takedown defense for Tavares remained fantastic late in the fight, and Simpson struggled for a clean takedown, unable to land one despite controlling the action. Referee Josh Rosenthal broke the fighters up with 40 seconds left and the fight seeming to be in control for Simpson. A double leg in the center of the cage finally landed for Simpson, Tavares scrambled to his feet, and the closing horn sounded.
All three judges scored the bout 30-27 for Aaron Simpson, the winner via unanimous decision.
"I live, I die, I live again."
07.02.2011 | 7:35 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 519th
"I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."
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- wolfmanhowl
07.02.2011 | 7:36 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 130th
07.02.2011 | 7:37 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 130th
07.02.2011 | 7:38 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 620th
"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"
07.02.2011 | 7:39 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 620th
"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"