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Cerrone vs. Oliveira Predictions

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Oddsbot
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07.10.2011 | 2:40 PM ET

This is the official prediction commentary thread for Cerrone vs. Oliveira. Let's see what you've got.

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08.13.2011 | 12:11 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 1  

Cerrone destroys Oliveira on his feet and negates his BJJ for the KO/TKO victory

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08.14.2011 | 10:50 AM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

One of my fav fighters.. C'mon Cowboy!

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08.14.2011 | 12:05 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

Cerrone's craftiness gets him the upset win.

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08.14.2011 | 1:52 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

If Cerrone can keep this standing, he has this.

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08.14.2011 | 2:28 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

From ESPN MMA article "News and notes from around the Octagon"

"Don’t expect Donald Cerrone to come out with a unique, well-tailored game plan for opponent Oliveira this Sunday. After both guys accepted this fight as short-notice injury replacements, Cerrone admitted Friday he hasn’t watched any tape on Oliveira. In fact, Cerrone said he never watches film on his opponents. Citing his self-described “busy life” running the ranch he recently bought in the Albuquerque area, Cerrone said he prefers to focus on his own talents and leaves the meticulous tedium of stop, fast-forward, rewind to his coaches at Greg Jackson’s MMA."

“I don’t watch any footage on the people [I’m going to fight]. I just don’t care,” Cerrone said. “I know [Oliveira is] 14-1. I don’t know how he kicks, how he throws, I don’t know anything about him … Zero interest. My game plan is just to go out there and let it go, do what I do and I’m not worried about what he’s going to do.”

.....Erm...Gulp?

* Edited at 08.14.2011, 2:29 PM ET *

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08.14.2011 | 2:29 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

It's not too late to switch!

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08.14.2011 | 2:31 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

Eh still think Cerrone can win this. But yikes his gameplan is...risky as hell that's for sure.

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minotauro11
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08.14.2011 | 2:44 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

Oliveira is probably the last person that you want to fight without a gameplan. He's so diverse and unpredictable.

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08.14.2011 | 2:46 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

Was leaning towards Cerrone earlier but changed my mind.  I believe Oliveira will prove a tougher customer than some might think.  Nothing to do with likes or dislikes as these things do not factor into picks for me.  I think Cerrone has faltered against better fighters and "Do Bronx" has looked pretty good except for his loss against Miller.
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08.14.2011 | 2:50 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

Jackson comes up with his gameplans, so he really doesn't have to watch film. He just has to go in and do what Jackson says. As long as he doesn't get caught in a sub I don't see him losing this fight, I think his striking and wrestling are better. I also think it's just as likely Oliveira gets caught in a sub if he takes Cerrone down.

Either way, this is the fight I'm looking forward to the most, I'm gonna be shaking when these guys are walking out.

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08.14.2011 | 2:51 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

I hope Cerrone is exaggerating.  I can't imagine you could go through a full training camp with all the coaches at Jackson's, and not be working on some type of game plan based on your opponent's strengths and weaknesses.

Maybe Cerrone just thinks it sounds kind of cool and rebellious to say he doesn't care or even know anything about his opponent. 

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08.14.2011 | 3:54 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

I think you're right Greg, I think he's just trying to come off as some sort of cowboy or something

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08.14.2011 | 4:01 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

I am so frickin pumped up for this fight.  By far more than any other fight on this card.







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08.14.2011 | 4:08 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

@gregory, I like that 1st picture of Oliveira for some reason

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08.14.2011 | 4:17 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

Should be a great back and forth scrap!!! Cerrone looked really big at weigh ins.

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08.14.2011 | 4:22 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

The cerrone pic is much less intimidating.

And you should always watch your opponent's fights. I'll bet he was just trying to be rebellious like Greg suggested, because you can't know what's coming from a description. You need to see it, and try to learn your opponent's nuances and stuff. 

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08.14.2011 | 4:24 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   wrong Decision  

I'm sure he's watched Olivera's fights. Even if he's just watching to be a fan of MMA. Olivera's fights are entertaining.

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08.14.2011 | 4:28 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Decision  

This is my favorite fight on the card. It's very difficult to pick, so in the end I just went with who I want to win (Nani). Don't think I'll change it now.

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08.14.2011 | 4:32 PM ET

Prediction: correct Cerrone   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

cerrone will pick apart oliveira
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08.14.2011 | 4:37 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Oliveira   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

I can't believe everyone thinks Cerrone suddenly has stellar TDD. He's not that great a wrestler because Vagner Rocha couldn't get him down. This fight will be a fantastic one, and I see Oliveira winning a close decision, or subbing Cerrone in the second or late in the third. I don't think either guy gets stopped with strikes, I think it comes down to the better grappler here, and I believe that's Oliveira.

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