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UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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06.12.2015 | 7:30 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 675th

It's official! The weigh-ins are done and Cain is returning for the first time since 2013 to defend that strap against a surging Fabricio Werdum. This is the first opponent not named JDS or Bigfoot Silva that Cain has fought since 2010, and I can't wait. 

The co-main features a spectacular lightweight showdown between the ex-Strikeforce champ and the ex-Bellator champ that is just as deserving of championship rounds as the main event. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm ET before switching over to FX at 8pm. The main card, as always, hits PPV at 10pm. 

Enjoy, mis amigos!

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

UFC 188
  • Saturday 06.13.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Arena Ciudad de Mexico
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Attendance: 21,036
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 300,000 | TV Ratings: 727,000 avg. viewers (FX prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Fabrício Werdum   defeats   Cain Velasquez   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   2:13 Round 3 of 5, 12:13 Total Bout Page
Eddie Alvarez   defeats   Gilbert Melendez   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kelvin Gastelum   defeats   Nate Marquardt   via KO/TKO, Corner Stoppage   5:00 Round 2 of 3, 10:00 Total Bout Page
Yair Rodriguez   defeats   Charles Rosa   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tecia Pennington   defeats   Angela Hill   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Henry Cejudo   defeats   Chico Camus   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Efrain Escudero   defeats   Drew Dober   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   0:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Patrick Williams   defeats   Alejandro Perez   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   0:23 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Johnny Case   defeats   Francisco Trevino   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cathal Pendred   defeats   Augusto Montaño   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Gabriel Benítez   defeats   Clay Collard   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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legacyofmisfortune
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06.13.2015 | 11:32 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 119th

the fight should have been stopped earlier, Marquardt has nothing left, he can barley stand,

edit. there. Miragliota f'ed up it was clear Nate didn't wanted to keep going he willingly kneeled  on the floor

* Edited at 06.13.2015, 11:33 PM ET *

"he is going to the hospital, and im going to the after party, ha ha ha" Nate Diaz

CthulhuJones
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06.13.2015 | 11:32 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 499th

Well, great career for Nate. He's done.
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benjaminbrandt
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06.13.2015 | 11:33 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 371st

Trevor Wittman is boss.  Good coach. 

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Idrownfish
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06.13.2015 | 11:33 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 45th with 1 other

The Brazilian color commentator is praising Nate's heart... In his case I'd agree, but grabbing a leg and staying semi-conscious while getting the crap beat out of you doesn't necessarily mean that you have heart.

"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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06.13.2015 | 11:33 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 199th

That was hard to watch. Not even a Nate fan. 

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GreenHornet
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06.13.2015 | 11:33 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 418th

Good win for Gastelum, but that was tough to watch.

"..."

p4pgoat
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06.13.2015 | 11:33 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1121st

Hate seeing Nate like this....the dude is one of my all time favorites

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legacyofmisfortune
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06.13.2015 | 11:34 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 119th

I love Nate and I hope he calls it quits.

having said, that. I'm a Huge Gastelum fan




* Edited at 06.13.2015, 11:35 PM ET *

"he is going to the hospital, and im going to the after party, ha ha ha" Nate Diaz

DelRose
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06.13.2015 | 11:35 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 506th

Love gastelum but I'm not too impressed with this fight. If he stays at this weight division, he'll get murdered.

"That hole is tighter than a nuns nasty"

PilloryChoke
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06.13.2015 | 11:36 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 157th

Glad that ended when it did and not just because it barely got me a perfect. Nate did not look good. I hope he bows out soon.

"When Conor fought Cowboy, he looked like a lion. When he fights stronger opponents, he looks like a scared chicken." - Khabib

terrencetj
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06.13.2015 | 11:37 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 1186th

Kelvin giving out a beatdown in Mexico City
DelRose
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06.13.2015 | 11:37 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 506th

Good move Kelvin

"That hole is tighter than a nuns nasty"

legacyofmisfortune
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06.13.2015 | 11:37 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 119th

@DelRose, I agree, Gastelum is a WW, hes saying he wants to fight at WW and he is gonna ask Dana for his forgiveness, lol

"he is going to the hospital, and im going to the after party, ha ha ha" Nate Diaz

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06.13.2015 | 11:42 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 315th

So ******* pumped for these next 2 fights.
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06.13.2015 | 11:44 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 251st

Let's play a game, drink every time Rogan says war during this fight. Winner gets a stomach pump
MikeLovesTacos XD
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06.13.2015 | 11:44 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 137th

I ******* love this fight. Jesus Christ, I am so pumped. 

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

terrencetj
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06.13.2015 | 11:46 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 1186th

This is gunna be a dog-fight ladies & gents. and i am ready!!!!!
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06.13.2015 | 11:47 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 418th

Scott Coker has to be pissed that he couldn't get Melendez and Alvarez under the same banner.

"..."

AnAlias
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06.13.2015 | 11:47 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 315th

I don't think Gilbert gets enough credit for defending that StrikeForce belt as much as he did. 
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06.13.2015 | 11:48 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 137th

I hope Eddie Alvarez wins this one, but I am just so damn excited to see it regardless. 

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