Topic: UFC on FOX 13
Swanson vs. Edgar set for UFC on FOX 13.
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07.27.2014 | 1:45 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 1186th
Apparently main event. Not sure if Ali is saying it's official, or if that's what he wants.
https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/493252859064905730
* Edited at 07.27.2014, 1:46 AM ET *
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07.27.2014 | 3:12 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 1027th
"When Conor fought Cowboy, he looked like a lion. When he fights stronger opponents, he looks like a scared chicken." - Khabib
07.27.2014 | 3:34 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 207th
"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."
07.27.2014 | 4:54 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 306th
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07.27.2014 | 8:12 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 229th
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07.27.2014 | 10:19 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 86th
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07.27.2014 | 1:11 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 964th
Especially since they have McGregor in the wings, this actually clears the path for him to be the number one contender after Swanson/Edgar.
That is, as long as Aldo is still holding the belt. Because he will get immediate rematch if he happens to lose along the way.
"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture, and kill them."
07.27.2014 | 5:40 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 702nd
EDIT: Didn't notice until just a second ago that this is in Phoenix. If Henderson beats Dos Anjos, I think he might end up headlining in a #1 Contender's fight. Possible opponents include: TJ Grant, Donald Cerrone, and Bobby Green.
* Edited at 07.27.2014, 5:57 PM ET *
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
07.27.2014 | 6:11 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 830th
07.27.2014 | 6:54 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 964th
* Edited at 07.27.2014, 6:55 PM ET *
"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture, and kill them."
07.27.2014 | 7:30 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 702nd
With the way things currently stand, maybe Henderson will have to get 4 or 5 in a row (depends on number of finishes, but remember RDA would be #3 on his current streak if he does win), but who else is there currently? RDA (whom Henderson is fighting, but RDA has only 1 win on his current streak), Cerrone (who also got blasted by Pettis, but has since won 4 fights), Bobby Green (solid win streak, could definitely see him being 1 win away from a title fight), Michael Johnson (no idea on the status of his injury and he's still at least one big name away from a title fight), and Myles Jury (whom is set to face Gomi in late September, but would still be one big win away from a title fight). TJ Grant would be solid, but he's been out forever and as far as I know there's still no timetable for his return.
Henderson is taking on RDA in August, and I'm not saying he'll get past RDA (though I think he will), I'm merely stating that the December card would make sense in terms of finding a #1 Contender due to Pettis fighting on the 6th. Phoenix is a smaller market in comparison to a lot of the places the UFC goes and they will likely want someone from the area to be on the card. Henderson makes sense as he trains out of Glendale (a suburb of Phoenix). In addition, Henderson would be on a 3-fight win streak prior to the event, assuming he gets past RDA.
* Edited at 07.27.2014, 7:32 PM ET *
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07.27.2014 | 8:39 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 964th
Granted there are a lot of issues with all the potential LW challengers. However Pettis is not fighting Melendez until December so there is plenty of time to sort things out and not have to recycle guys like Henderson who are just competitive enough for Pettis.
Henderson has the name recognition to headline Fight Nights as a former champion. But he doesn't have the style or the personality to challenge for a UFC belt again unless he goes on an undisputed run where he can't be denied any further.
Bader, Dollaway, and Varner are all from the area and train there as well. A card like Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson, Ryan Bader vs. Anthony Johnson, CB Doloway vs. Luke Rockhold, and Jamie Varner vs. Evan Dunham would be a good enough card to pull solid rankings during the NFL season and their promotional muscle; and enough local flair to create enough buzz especially since this is the first time the UFC will be in Phoenix.
"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture, and kill them."
07.27.2014 | 9:49 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 2 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 1003rd
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07.28.2014 | 3:44 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 463rd
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
11.22.2014 | 11:15 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 229th
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12.12.2014 | 5:33 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 3rd with 3 others
"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset
12.12.2014 | 5:36 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 20th with 3 others
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12.12.2014 | 5:37 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 964th
12.12.2014 | 5:38 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 229th
Really looking forward to Claudinha/JJ and even more so after their staredown. Fan of both so I'm torn.
Rooting for Entwistle, Kimura, Whitely, Herman, Barbarena, & Gates but picked against all of them :(
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