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UFC Fight Night 52: Hunt vs. Nelson Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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09.18.2014 | 9:02 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 665th

The OFFICIAL discussion thread has arrived, my children. 

This should be a good one, chalk-full of intriguing and semi freak-show attractions. In short, it's everything a major Japan show should be. 

Prelims are set to kick off at 1230am ET Saturday morning. 

Who's staying up -- or getting up -- with me?

This thread is dedicated to hdmexiqtioner, who's day of birthing was recently celebrated!

* Edited at 09.18.2014, 9:26 PM ET *

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

UFC Fight Night 52
  • Saturday 09.20.2014 at 12:30 AM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 52: Hunt vs. Nelson
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Japan
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Saitama Super Arena
  • Location: Saitama, Japan
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Brian Stann
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Brian Stann
  • Attendance: 12,395
  • MMA Bouts: 12
  • Promotion Links:
  • Event Links:
Bout   Info
Mark Hunt   defeats   Roy Nelson   via KO/TKO, Punch   3:00 Round 2 of 5, 8:00 Total Bout Page
Myles Jury   defeats   Takanori Gomi   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:32 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Yoshihiro Akiyama   defeats   Amir Sadollah   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Miesha Tate   defeats   Rin Nakai   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kiichi Kunimoto   defeats   Richard Walsh   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kyoji Horiguchi   defeats   Jon Delos Reyes   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:48 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Masanori Kanehara   defeats   Alex Caceres   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Katsunori Kikuno   defeats   Sam Sicilia   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:38 Round 2 of 3, 6:38 Total Bout Page
Hyun Gyu Lim   defeats   Takenori Sato   via KO/TKO, Elbows   1:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Kyung Ho Kang   defeats   Michinori Tanaka   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Johnny Case   defeats   Kazuki Tokudome   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   2:34 Round 2 of 3, 7:34 Total Bout Page
Maximo Blanco   defeats   Dan Hooker   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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gunn4206
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09.20.2014 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 593rd

Daniel the New Zealand Zombie Hooker . Damn that dude can take one hell of a punch

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yossgold
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09.20.2014 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 429th

HA! I was totally wrong about Hookre's fight IQ (I said in another thread he has it) ... but who the **** cares, he's ******* AWESOME!

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09.20.2014 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 469th

Fun fight, but Hooker's 'gameplan' really sucked for this fight.

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

AnAlias
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09.20.2014 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 665th

lol That was like a cartoon fight.
Suga
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09.20.2014 | 1:02 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 384th

Should be 29-28 Blanco but who the **** knows anymore with judging these days. I feel a split decision and Captain Random 30-27 appearing.
benjaminbrandt
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09.20.2014 | 1:02 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 109th

Robbery of the year would be if these two didn't head home with an extra 50Gs.  

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Idrownfish
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09.20.2014 | 1:02 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 180th

...Its a shame that the fight was too short for Hooker to take advantage of the fact that during the third round Blanco gassed out completely.

"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

michigandolphin
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09.20.2014 | 1:02 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 384th

Almost gave that one away!

"Frig off, bud"

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09.20.2014 | 1:03 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 250th

Nomad reporting for duty.

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benjaminbrandt
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09.20.2014 | 1:03 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 109th

I was a bit nervous, but no way Maxi lost that fight.  

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MegaDave
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09.20.2014 | 1:03 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 113th

Good way to start the morning

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Kalibo
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09.20.2014 | 1:03 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   853rd Place

Whoever put that in as a SUB, I'll enjoy my semi for the 3 seconds it lasts!

EDIT:  It lasted 5 seconds.. lol.

* Edited at 09.20.2014, 1:04 AM ET *

"All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved" – Sun Tzu, "The Art of War"

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09.20.2014 | 1:05 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 1118th

I don't feel bad for picking Hooker at all. 

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skelliher
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09.20.2014 | 1:05 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 665th

Already tired I guess?!

Unanimous Submission!

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Kalibo
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09.20.2014 | 1:05 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   853rd Place

^^ Gold.

"All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved" – Sun Tzu, "The Art of War"

CthulhuJones
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09.20.2014 | 1:07 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 332nd

Best fight to start off a card that I can remember having happened in a lonnng time. 
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gunn4206
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09.20.2014 | 1:08 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 593rd

TOKUDOME !!! i know nothing about Case but i couldn't go against Tokudome he's too awesome

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skelliher
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09.20.2014 | 1:09 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 665th

First dog didn't quite work out for me. 

But this one shall!

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

JeremyBrigham81
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09.20.2014 | 1:10 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 968th

As much as I want to I may not make it , I'm going on 4 hrs.sleep. Worked all day and have to be back at work in 8 hrs.  Hopefully I make it though cause I want to see this main event really bad. 
Suga
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09.20.2014 | 1:12 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 384th

Case going "Hi, mom" while smiling like a doof makes me want to switch my pick from Tokudome to him.

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