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UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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03.13.2015 | 5:32 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 257th

We're weighed in and ready to go for a quality PPV card Saturday night. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 630pm ET, followed by televised prelims on FX (NOT FS1) at 8pm and the PPV main card at 10pm. 

Enjoy!

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UFC 185
  • Saturday 03.14.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,155,000
  • Attendance: 17,160
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 310,000 | TV Ratings: 1M avg. viewers (FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Rafael dos Anjos   defeats   Anthony Pettis   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Joanna Jędrzejczyk   defeats   Carla Esparza   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:17 Round 2 of 5, 9:17 Total Bout Page
Johny Hendricks   defeats   Matt Brown   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alistair Overeem   defeats   Roy Nelson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Henry Cejudo   defeats   Chris Cariaso   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ross Pearson   defeats   Sam Stout   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:33 Round 2 of 3, 6:33 Total Bout Page
Elias Theodorou   defeats   Roger Narvaez   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:07 Round 2 of 3, 9:07 Total Bout Page
Beneil Dariush   defeats   Daron Cruickshank   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:48 Round 2 of 3, 7:48 Total Bout Page
Jared Rosholt   defeats   Josh Copeland   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:12 Round 3 of 3, 13:12 Total Bout Page
Ryan Benoit   defeats   Sergio Pettis   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:34 Round 2 of 3, 6:34 Total Bout Page
Joe Duffy   defeats   Jake Lindsey   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:47 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Germaine de Randamie   defeats   Larissa Pacheco   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:02 Round 2 of 3, 7:02 Total Bout Page

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gunn4206
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03.14.2015 | 7:25 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 161st

i decided to order the ppv tonight . haven't bought one since 141  so i hope  i get my money worth .

WAR YO ANNA !!

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Kpro
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03.14.2015 | 7:25 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 52nd

I thought the ranking system was pretty cut and dry.  When it's shown the night of your fight or to promote it you get an automatic bump of about 2-3 spots in the rankings to make the fight appear as if it has more title implications.  So he's not "really" ahead of Rothwell once you know how the rankings work.

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mulefloyd
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03.14.2015 | 7:27 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 936th

HW is a mess to rank right now.

Kpro, I don't want see excessive brain damage. Just saying these are professional fighters so established veterans should be given a longer leash than newbies. Like Gustafsson's TKO to Rumble. Some people were complaining it went on too long but he's in the prime of his career so I thought that one was handled right. I thought Henderson/Dos Anjos could've been allowed to continue as an example of one I thought was a little quick. I definitely understood why the ref stopped it but I'm sure Ben would've liked a chance to recover from the flash knockdown.

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03.14.2015 | 7:28 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 357th

A Pettis fight + the fact hes facing a scrubby with no shot at winning? I'll go take a 15 minute long piss-break. 

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Stay Ready
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03.14.2015 | 7:29 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 357th

^ Go, you insufferable ******.

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03.14.2015 | 7:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 1105th

@mule, I think that would be detrimental to the continued growth of the sport though. I don't think they'd be able to book these huge sponsors if they were letting these semi-conscious guys take beatings until they are all the way out.

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Idrownfish
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03.14.2015 | 7:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 279th

By the way, what the hell happened with the odds in this event? Every fight but Nelson/Overeem, Cruickshank/TheGuyCruickshankWillStomp, Esparza/Joanna and Pacheco/Randamie involve -400 or more favorites...

* Edited at 03.14.2015, 7:33 PM ET *

"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

Kpro
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03.14.2015 | 7:32 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 52nd

I wasn't disagreeing with you @mule, I agree with what you're saying about veterans getting a longer leash at the referee's discretion.  Just was making a joke back to UFC circa 15+ years ago when Big John stopped the fight by TKO when Sakuraba switched levels for a takedown.

* Edited at 03.14.2015, 7:32 PM ET *

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michigandolphin
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03.14.2015 | 7:33 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 1105th

Not giving Benny a chance? 

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03.14.2015 | 7:33 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 936th

So CM Punk is gonna walk out with Showtime but can't do it for Sergio?  Spotlight seeking much?

Oops, spoke too soon

* Edited at 03.14.2015, 7:39 PM ET *

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Kpro
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03.14.2015 | 7:34 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 52nd

Benoit does have heavy hands and didn't Sergio get dropped in the first 30 seconds or so of his last fight?

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03.14.2015 | 7:36 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 279th

LOL THE MIGHTY HAND ON THE GROUND

"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

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03.14.2015 | 7:38 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 588th

Oooooo that wheelkick was so close.
Bigj383
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03.14.2015 | 7:39 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 840th

Benoit is throwing his punches from last week. 

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Twister44
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03.14.2015 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 796th

DAMN SERGIO DONT HURT HIM! HES JUST A BOY!

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Idrownfish
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03.14.2015 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 279th

Well, who has never tried to defend a sweep by putting both hands on the ground...

"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

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03.14.2015 | 7:41 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 357th

Does Sergio Pettis remind anyone else of Uzzy?

Edit: Especially after that.




* Edited at 03.14.2015, 7:41 PM ET *

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03.14.2015 | 7:41 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 357th

**** YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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Twister44
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03.14.2015 | 7:41 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 796th

OH GAT DAYUM! HE DEAD!

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03.14.2015 | 7:41 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 588th

Awwwwwwwwwwww man.  Good for Benoit. 

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