Topic: UFC 174
Demetrious Johnson vs Ali Bagautinov slated to headline UFC 174
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04.09.2014 | 4:01 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 135th
- Saturday 06.14.2014 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $1,140,000
- Attendance: 13,506
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 115,000 | TV Ratings: 784,000 avg. viewers (FX prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Demetrious Johnson defeats Ali Bagautinov via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Rory MacDonald defeats Tyron Woodley via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ryan Bader defeats Rafael Cavalcante via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Andrei Arlovski defeats Brendan Schaub via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ovince St. Preux defeats Ryan Jimmo via Submission, Verbal Submission | 2:10 Round 2 of 3, 7:10 Total Bout Page | |
| Kiichi Kunimoto defeats Daniel Sarafian via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:52 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Valérie Létourneau defeats Elizabeth Phillips via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Yves Jabouin defeats Mike Easton via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tae Hyun Bang defeats Kajan Johnson via KO/TKO, Punch | 2:01 Round 3 of 3, 12:01 Total Bout Page | |
| Michinori Tanaka defeats Roland Delorme via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jason Saggo defeats Josh Shockley via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:57 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses
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- Godhood
04.09.2014 | 4:08 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 2 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1283rd
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- Godhood
04.09.2014 | 4:13 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 2 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1283rd
04.09.2014 | 4:18 PM ET
"Albert Fish... I mean that guy was a real jerk!"
04.09.2014 | 4:18 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 499th
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
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- Godhood
04.09.2014 | 4:23 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 2 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1283rd
* Edited at 04.09.2014, 4:23 PM ET *
04.09.2014 | 4:24 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 135th
Remember, a lot of people were saying Lineker should get the next shot if he beat Bagautinov and since Baguatinov won, he deserves it.
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- Godhood
04.09.2014 | 4:25 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 2 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1283rd
04.09.2014 | 4:36 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 135th
This is the first title fight Vancouver has ever had, so I hope they don't complain too much. 131 in particular was brutal in terms of injuries/cancellations.
I think it's a solid fight. Johnson has been beating every challenger as a flyweight, and Bagautinov is clearly the #1 contender. His debut over Vinicius was impressive, but didn't o much for him obviously. But two wins over Elliot and Lineker definitely solidify him as #1 contender.
* Edited at 04.09.2014, 4:37 PM ET *
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
04.09.2014 | 4:41 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 499th
DJ's already been on the sideline too long if you ask me. He seemed ready to go immediately following his KO win over Benavidez. The 6 month wait is long enough if you ask me.
Moraga and Dodson are both one fight removed from losing to Johnson (Moraga got utterly dominated and Dodson couldn't keep up the pace the last 3 rounds after winning the first 2) and are supposed to fight on June 7.
Formiga is one fight removed from losing to Benavidez (badly). In addition, his win should have an asterisk next to it considering he locked in the choke based off an accidental headbutt.
Chris Cariaso has 2 wins in a row (Santos and Martinez), Makovsky has 2 wins in the UFC (Jorgensen and Sampo), and Bagautinov has 3 wins in the UFC (Vinicius, Elliot, and Lineker). It basically had to be one of these 3 and Bagautinov had the most wins and had won over the most impressive competition.
All things considered, Mighty Mouse/Bagautinov is much more deserving of headlining a PPV over some of the other headliners in recent years (Silva/Franklin II, Jones/Belfort, Silva/Bonnar, Jones/Sonnen, and Evans/Henderson).
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
04.09.2014 | 4:45 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 774th
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
04.09.2014 | 5:44 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 684th
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
04.09.2014 | 5:48 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 1082nd
Keep the belt warm for Fun Size......
"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "
04.09.2014 | 5:50 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 1203rd
04.09.2014 | 5:53 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 757th
"UFC 151 NEVER FORGET"
04.09.2014 | 9:40 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 629th
04.09.2014 | 9:49 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 774th
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
04.09.2014 | 9:49 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 135th
* Edited at 04.09.2014, 10:07 PM ET *
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
04.09.2014 | 10:01 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 73rd
"I don't want to have to do this living. I just walk around. I want to be swept off my feet, you know? I want my children to have magical powers. I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it."
04.09.2014 | 10:12 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 135th
I don't get what more people want. Demetrious Johnson might not have the name-value of a Jon Jones or Cain Velasquez, but he is easily one of the best fighters on planet earth and very arguably the best current champion in the UFC. The guy does everything and it's very exciting to watch.
Not to mention the fact you have him going up against Ali Bagautinov. Another well rounded guy, only this time, he is Russian. I'm sure Vancouver fans would rather this over another Dos Santos/Carwin fight headlining their PPV..
In Johnson's last 3 fights he has won KOTN, SOTN, and FOTN.. all in title defense and all in the same year. Now, it might just be me, but that sounds like a guy who deserves the main event slot on a PPV.
* Edited at 04.09.2014, 10:13 PM ET *
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
04.09.2014 | 10:58 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 1203rd