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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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benjaminbrandt
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06.28.2014 | 9:05 PM ET

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

I think the 1st punch on the ground woke him up.  

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mulefloyd
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06.28.2014 | 9:05 PM ET

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

I thought it was quick but the replay showed that only Gibson's clumsiness saved Bedford. He had 0 defense for that 1st follow-up.

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bman518
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06.28.2014 | 9:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 433rd

Bad stoppage, you have to at least give him a chance to defend himself.

* Edited at 06.28.2014, 9:08 PM ET *

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Ronwah
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06.28.2014 | 9:06 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 374th

The only reason Bedford can protest the stoppage is because Gibson stopped. If Gibson continued then Bedford would have had all doubt removed.

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 9:06 PM ET

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

Bedford is a whiner, but I do disagree with that stoppage.. and I hate defending Johnny Bedford. 

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BORD3RLIN3
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06.28.2014 | 9:06 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 812th

think hitting his head made him wake up again seen it a few times in mma and training and fights . I think it could of went on but there  he was out when he was on his way down
kibj411
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06.28.2014 | 9:07 PM ET

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

Didn't agree until the replay. He was out till he hit the floor. 
gunn4206
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06.28.2014 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 605 Points   |   190th Place

bedford needs to change his nickname to big baby

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mmawizzard
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06.28.2014 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 810th

thought the stoppage was terrible but have seen worse 

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benjaminbrandt
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06.28.2014 | 9:10 PM ET

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

I like how Bedford immediately sticks his fingers deep in Gibson's gloves once he woke up.  

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BORD3RLIN3
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06.28.2014 | 9:10 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 812th

bedhead jonny bedford
Nirvanaguy007
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06.28.2014 | 9:10 PM ET

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

If it were most other fighters it would be upsetting but Bedford is a ******

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ACFMMA
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06.28.2014 | 9:11 PM ET

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

Yeah but he woke up and already had both legs up to get closed guard and was grabbing a wrist. He wasnt out flat when the ref stopped the fight. You gotta give the fighter a chance, especially when hes obviously moving around. Indich last night and now bedford, 2 quick stoppages. Are they trying to pussify mma now?
Idrownfish
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06.28.2014 | 9:11 PM ET

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

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Sorry, this call shouldn't generate any kind of controversy. It was just plain wrong. I know most of you guys hate Bedford but you can't deny an early stoppage when the guy that is supposed to be out is actively pulling guard.

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BORD3RLIN3
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06.28.2014 | 9:12 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 812th

wont be watching ufc Ireland . main event is a joke
kibj411
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06.28.2014 | 9:13 PM ET

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

For sure an early stoppage but there have been much worse. 
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06.28.2014 | 9:17 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 826th

"when the guy that is supposed to be out is actively pulling guard."


Uhh getting rocked and hitting your head on the canvas is not pulling guard

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06.28.2014 | 9:18 PM ET

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

Colton Smith is the worst TUF winner in history. So bad. 

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ACFMMA
ACFMMA

06.28.2014 | 9:21 PM ET

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

Glad in not alone, even dana agrees it was a bad stoppage. More thumbs down please.
MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.28.2014 | 9:23 PM ET

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

Dana is also semi-********, though. 

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