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benjaminbrandt
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06.27.2014 | 3:17 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 151st

Greg and Skelliher are off this week (fixing global warming and bringing peace to the Middle East, respectively).  

I agreed to monitor the festivities of UFC Fight Night 44.  

Featuring a likely title-eliminator fight in the main event, and some great talent on the undercard, enjoy this fine free event from your UFC overlords.  

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UFC Fight Night 44
  • Saturday 06.28.2014 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 44: Swanson vs. Stephens
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night San Antonio
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: AT&T Center
  • Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Brian Stann
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Brian Stann
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $728,358
  • Attendance: 9,227
  • TV Ratings: 702,000 avg. viewers (500k prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Cub Swanson   defeats   Jeremy Stephens   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Kelvin Gastelum   defeats   Nico Musoke   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cezar Ferreira   defeats   Andrew Craig   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ricardo Lamas   defeats   Hacran Dias   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Clint Hester   defeats   Antônio Braga Neto   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Joe Ellenberger   defeats   James Moontasri   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Diego Ferreira   defeats   Colton Smith   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   0:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Cody Gibson   defeats   Johnny Bedford   via KO/TKO, Punch   0:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Marcelo Guimarães   defeats   Andy Enz   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ray Borg   defeats   Shane Howell   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:17 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Aleksei Oleinik   defeats   Anthony Hamilton   via Submission, Neck Crank   2:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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mulefloyd
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06.28.2014 | 11:01 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 765th

Hopin' for a draw but I'll be surprised if Neto doesn't win.

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Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:02 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 125th

Most likely 29-28 Neto. 

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CarteLL
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06.28.2014 | 11:03 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 560 Points   |   366th Place

I'm afraid judges gave the second round to Hester..

* Edited at 06.28.2014, 11:05 PM ET *

Suga
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06.28.2014 | 11:03 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 485th



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zackgrendel
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06.28.2014 | 11:04 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

guess they were judging that one Pride style

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Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:04 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 125th

Oooooo so judges weighed the striking at the start of rd 2 more than the grappling at the end. 

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06.28.2014 | 11:04 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 680 Points   |   Tied for 35th with 1 other

THE JUDGES TONIGHT ARE ON A ROLL! 

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kibj411
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06.28.2014 | 11:04 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 408th

Don't exactly agree but it was close. Pretty decent fight.
OutlawJoseyWales
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06.28.2014 | 11:04 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 65th

Everything going my way.
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benjaminbrandt
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06.28.2014 | 11:05 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 151st

Meh.  Not sure I agree with that.  

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FaceStomper
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06.28.2014 | 11:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 583rd

What did Neto do on the ground that was effective?

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skelliher
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06.28.2014 | 11:07 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 22nd with 6 others

5-2 with 5 perfects. I'll take it.

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06.28.2014 | 11:07 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 147th

Man that was a close one...idk what Hester was thinking taking him down or staying in his guard 

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Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:08 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 125th

Yeah Hester's striking was the more effective element in rd 2. I think we are just conditioned to see being on top at the end of a round = win. 

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benjaminbrandt
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06.28.2014 | 11:10 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 151st

What did Hester do from the bottom that was effective?  

Getting full mount in rounds 1 & 2 is fairly effective.  

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mulefloyd
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06.28.2014 | 11:19 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 765th

10-10

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06.28.2014 | 11:20 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 125th

10-9 Dias

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zackgrendel
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06.28.2014 | 11:20 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

Who won the 1st rd of lamas dias? i missed it

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06.28.2014 | 11:25 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 65th

Dias reminds me of a little of Aldo, (not as good) combined with Eduardo.
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mulefloyd
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06.28.2014 | 11:25 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 765th

10-10 again. Let the 3rd decide it.

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