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UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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07.10.2015 | 7:41 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 773rd

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for what may be the best card of the year (on paper). 

Let's hope it delivers. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm ET before moving over to FS1 at 8pm. The PPV main card, as always, starts at 10pm. 

Let's get this topic as (respectably) rowdy as the Irish fans in attendance will be Saturday night!

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

UFC 189
  • Saturday 07.11.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: Fox Sports 1
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $7,200,000
  • Attendance: 16,019
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 825,000 | TV Ratings: 847,000 avg. viewers (FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Conor McGregor   defeats   Chad Mendes   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:57 Round 2 of 5, 9:57 Total Bout Page
Robbie Lawler   defeats   Rory MacDonald   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:00 Round 5 of 5, 21:00 Total Bout Page
Jeremy Stephens   defeats   Dennis Bermudez   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches   0:32 Round 3 of 3, 10:32 Total Bout Page
Gunnar Nelson   defeats   Brandon Thatch   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Thomas Almeida   defeats   Brad Pickett   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee   0:29 Round 2 of 3, 5:29 Total Bout Page
Matt Brown   defeats   Tim Means   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   4:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Alex Garcia   defeats   Mike Swick   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
John Howard   defeats   Cathal Pendred   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cody Garbrandt   defeats   Henry Briones   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Louis Smolka   defeats   Neil Seery   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cody Pfister   defeats   Yosdenis Cedeno   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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Lopati
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07.11.2015 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 358th

Thatch needs to go back to TriStar

Where tye **** has that Gunner been??

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legacyofmisfortune
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07.11.2015 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 531st

damn RDA doesn't look like a 155'er next to Werdum he  looks more like a LHW 

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

p4pgoat
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07.11.2015 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 838th

That something should be get a ground game

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GreenHornet
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07.11.2015 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 255 Points   |   Tied for 1418th

@Legacy

Personally, I think Thatch should go up a division.

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Kuma
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07.11.2015 | 10:47 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 1021st

What a beautiful one two,he threw it harder and with more conviction than I have ever seen him use before.I also noticed he put on some imo much needed muscle.I love Thatch and raved about him for like 2 years before he went to the UFC but it's not working out like I expected.He's also fought some phenomenal fighters though.
nogfan
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07.11.2015 | 10:48 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 247th

Gunnar reminds me of Buvasair Saitiev, completely calm and under control long lengthy guy, and absolutely impeccable technique and sense of the push and pull of the fight, and just the smoothness of his game makes it look like he's not trying sometimes. He's not Saitiev level yet but he's damn good.
terrencetj
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07.11.2015 | 10:48 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 214th

Man got Stephens as my underdog next and feel Bermudez is gunna pull it off by a decision we'll see mang' shiet.
SeanSinha
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07.11.2015 | 10:52 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 300th

Gunnar Nelson came to do quick business tonight.  Damn that was a beautiful combo and once it hit the ground, you knew it was a wrap.
Scivationz
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07.11.2015 | 10:53 PM ET

Have to give the ufc props on all the new graphics and overlays, really huge improvements. Haven't even gotten to the co mains and this card has already paid for itself 
legacyofmisfortune
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07.11.2015 | 10:54 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 531st

@GreenHornet that may work for Thatch, he looks a bit drained in WW.

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

benjaminbrandt
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07.11.2015 | 10:56 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points   |   Tied for 1321st

Why do I care about nine ring-card girls?

Why do you keep telling me bout it? 

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MegaDave
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07.11.2015 | 10:57 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 395th

Stephens already bleeding

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legacyofmisfortune
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07.11.2015 | 10:58 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 531st

you wouldnt think that it was Bermudez not two minutes ago the one who was about to lose the fight

* Edited at 07.11.2015, 10:58 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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07.11.2015 | 11:01 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 201st

Harvey Dent...can we trust him?


Jeremy Stephens...can we trust him?
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terrencetj
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07.11.2015 | 11:02 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 214th

C'mon Stephens connect on one of those crazy hooks of yours!
MegaDave
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07.11.2015 | 11:06 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 395th

I had reservations about ordering this ppv after the prelims, but damn, I am glad I did

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hdmexiqtioner
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07.11.2015 | 11:07 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 395 Points   |   Tied for 584th

I have it even going into round 3

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michigandolphin
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07.11.2015 | 11:07 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 1110th

Good luck scoring this

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legacyofmisfortune
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07.11.2015 | 11:07 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 531st

what a war I love it!
Bermudez is winning the fight imo, Stephens needs a finish

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

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07.11.2015 | 11:07 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 838th

I think we have a new FOTN so far boys..

"We are all human, it's time to prove it."

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