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UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. St. Preux Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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11.07.2014 | 1:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 169th

The fighters are weighed in and everyone but John Lineker made weight on their first attempt. 

Fight Pass prelims kick off Saturday night at 730pm ET, then we've got the televised prelims on FS2 (lame) at 8pm followed by the main card on FS1 at 1030pm. 

Enjoy!

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UFC Fight Night 56
  • Saturday 11.08.2014 at 10:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: Fox Sports 2
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. St. Preux
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Uberlandia
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Tancredo Neves Gymnasium
  • Location: Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
  • Attendance: 5,671
  • TV Ratings: 699,000 avg. viewers
  • MMA Bouts: 10
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Bout   Info
Ovince St. Preux   defeats   Maurício Rua   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:34 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Warlley Alves   defeats   Alan Jouban   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Claudio Silva   defeats   Leon Edwards   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Dhiego Lima   defeats   Jorge de Oliveira   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Juliana Lima   defeats   Nina Nunes   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Diego Rivas   defeats   Rodolfo Rubio   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Caio Magalhães   defeats   Trevor Smith   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Leandro Silva   defeats   Charlie Brenneman   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Thomas Almeida   defeats   Tim Gorman   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Colby Covington   defeats   Wagner Silva   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:26 Round 3 of 3, 13:26 Total Bout Page

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benjaminbrandt
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11.08.2014 | 8:59 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 95th

Never thought Almeida would end the finishing streak.  

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michigandolphin
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11.08.2014 | 8:59 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 784th

Hats off to Gorman though. He hit Almeida waaaaay more than I thought he would.

"Frig off, bud"

yossgold
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11.08.2014 | 8:59 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 310th

There's always one isn't there ... 29-28??? Which round? Round 4?

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zarog
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11.08.2014 | 9:02 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 517th

@yoss Round 1, when Gorman was on Almeida's back for 30% of the round.

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michigandolphin
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11.08.2014 | 9:03 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 784th

I think round 3 was closer than round 1. 

"Frig off, bud"

Bigj383
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11.08.2014 | 9:03 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 310th

The only round I can come close to rationalizing is rd 1 because of the back control but even with that Almeida should have clearly won all 3. 

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theMMAmessiah
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11.08.2014 | 9:03 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 43rd with 4 others

This next fight will have huge implications for the quarterly contest. Let's go Silva!
michigandolphin
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11.08.2014 | 9:05 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 784th

Oh my god...I picked Brenneman???? I must have been drinking that evening. ****.

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2 Nyce
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11.08.2014 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points   |   Tied for 965th

Yeah me too
Bigj383
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11.08.2014 | 9:10 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 310th

It's crazy to think Brenneman beat Rick Story. 

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Gregory
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11.08.2014 | 9:12 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 940th

Would a slashing elbow hitting the right spot on that hematoma just unleash a giant splash of blood?

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CthulhuJones
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11.08.2014 | 9:14 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 1 other

Annnnnd you're cut again Charlie.
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Nightgoat
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11.08.2014 | 9:15 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 617th

Why did i go for the Brennemann underdog pick? Why?  lol

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yossgold
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11.08.2014 | 9:16 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 310th

I'm happy I only got the semi ... it means Brenneman didn't get slept again ... I worry about him ...

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FresnoMMA
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11.08.2014 | 9:16 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 476th

******* Brenneman
theMMAmessiah
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11.08.2014 | 9:16 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 43rd with 4 others

I didn't want you choking him guy!
nogfan
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11.08.2014 | 9:16 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 784th

Why did i pick Brenneman? 


gunn4206
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11.08.2014 | 9:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 545 Points   |   54th Place

nice im  9-0 picking Brennemans fights on here now

Thank you Silva

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benjaminbrandt
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11.08.2014 | 9:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 95th

@Greg, I imagine it would be like popping a cauliflower ear.  

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zackgrendel
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11.08.2014 | 9:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 666th

Anyone from Ontario Canada watching this?  What station? Can't find it with Rogers

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