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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.  

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

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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FaceStomper
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06.28.2014 | 11:26 PM ET

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

They both look just uninterested in fighting each other.

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 11:31 PM ET

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

I think Lamas won. I wouldn't argue if Dias won. It was probably the closest fight of the night thus far. Really a toss up. Both guys seemed uninterested in being in there with one another tbh. 

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:32 PM ET

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

Very close fight. I'm not sure how the judges will score it. these 2 really neutralized eachother.  

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mulefloyd
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06.28.2014 | 11:32 PM ET

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

Damnit. Good, close, competitive fight that was actually close enough that aggression was the difference. Have to give it to Lamas.

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vazio
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06.28.2014 | 11:33 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 287th

29-28 Lamas, imo. But I thought Neto won too... so who knows? very close fight.
Nirvanaguy007
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06.28.2014 | 11:33 PM ET

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

Such bs

"how bout u go an **** off my page then u peice of **** u think we need a stupid ****witt like u telling us about looking good who the **** are u take your worthless advice and get the **** out of here"

C_Arnoud
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06.28.2014 | 11:34 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 386th

he did not win that
MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 11:35 PM ET

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

The judges made the right call. Shocked by the 30-27s, though. This was the closest fight of the night so far imo.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

hamdermjay
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06.28.2014 | 11:35 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 626th

Im not sure that you can argue with that 30-27 if you look at it objectively.

I had the first two rounds 10-10, but if you had to pick a winner of each round, I would take Lamas. He was just more aggressive on the feet and in the clinch.
Idrownfish
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06.28.2014 | 11:35 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 560th

No one should have won this fight. This is what draws are for - you can't pretend one fighter won because he was more agressive.

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

Nomad
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06.28.2014 | 11:35 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 433rd

Picking Neto and Dias ****** me over......damn.

"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."

mulefloyd
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06.28.2014 | 11:36 PM ET

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

30-27 is strange but disappointed in Dias. He started strong and then seemed to regress. Credit to Ricardo for continuing to go forward even though Hacran seemed to have the harder punches and kicks.

"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."

MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 11:36 PM ET

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

Picked Mutante via DEC here. I really, REALLY dislike the guy.. so if he loses, I don't give a ****.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:37 PM ET

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

It was close but it was close for the wrong reason. it was close due to lack of action and because neither fighter really wanted to put a stamp on it. 

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 11:39 PM ET

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

They have 3 fights to get to, it's getting late, enough with the promos.. 

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 11:41 PM ET

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

How the **** is Anderson Silva still the #1 ranked MW (besides the champ)? Does Weidman need to ******* kill the guy? 

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Rob Hallman
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06.28.2014 | 11:42 PM ET

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

So far so good.  6 for 8 with 6 perfects.  :)
Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:44 PM ET

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

That promo really gets me hyped for that fight. 

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benjaminbrandt
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06.28.2014 | 11:44 PM ET

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

Not sure why this fight is third from the top.  

Seems like a fight pass bout to me.  

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Bigj383
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06.28.2014 | 11:46 PM ET

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

Probably because Cezar Ferreira won TUF Brazil. 

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