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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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JeremyBrigham81
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07.11.2015 | 8:19 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 903rd

If any of you have Dish Network they have a buy 2 get the 3rd free on UFC PPV right now for 189 , 190 , and 191. 
Follow The Money
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07.11.2015 | 8:21 PM ET

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

So is thus gonna be Cody decision or nah?
Lopati
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07.11.2015 | 8:22 PM ET

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

it must be in the oath of the Team Alpha Male rule book for all TAM fighters to lead with a big looping right hand 

Is Dillashaw the only one that doesn't do that?

"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset

yossgold
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07.11.2015 | 8:23 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 673rd

Man! Henry Bure got dat Mexican chin on him ... and he stays dangerous when hurt ...

* Edited at 07.11.2015, 8:23 PM ET *

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ED209
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07.11.2015 | 8:23 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 903rd

I thought PVZ was dating Mendes?

"30-26 Tim Boetsch"

Lopati
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07.11.2015 | 8:24 PM ET

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

Mendes is dating a Blonde 6 footer

"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset

C_Arnoud
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07.11.2015 | 8:26 PM ET

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

Cody is doing great but he is not dealing well with the jab.
that could hurt in higher levels of competition.
legacyofmisfortune
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07.11.2015 | 8:28 PM ET

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

that should be a clear decision for VZ boy

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

AnAlias
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07.11.2015 | 8:28 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 288th

Garbrant wins, but man Briones showed he's tough as ****. 
michigandolphin
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07.11.2015 | 8:29 PM ET

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

Should have kept it as decision. Damn.

"Frig off, bud"

JeremyBrigham81
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07.11.2015 | 8:29 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 903rd

Good fight 
legacyofmisfortune
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07.11.2015 | 8:29 PM ET

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

Pendred fight coming up, time for a dump break.

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

terrencetj
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07.11.2015 | 8:30 PM ET

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

Fun last couple seconds of the fight, other than that it was meh straight up decision for Garbrandt.
dtrain24
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07.11.2015 | 8:30 PM ET

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

Garbrandt looked pretty damn good, and I hope he gets a step up in competition.

"His legacy is money. My legacy is smesh." -Khabib

yossgold
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07.11.2015 | 8:31 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 673rd

Man, Briones can walk through just about anything ... Cody's got sick power and crisp striking but Henry was always there to come up with something, even when getting tagged the **** up ...

"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205

dtrain24
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07.11.2015 | 8:31 PM ET

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

Also, respect to Briones. He took some vicious shots.

"His legacy is money. My legacy is smesh." -Khabib

Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:32 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1347th

Both guys just gained my respect in that fight.

"**** Jon Jones"

Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:35 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1347th

John Howard is about to end Pendreds 4 fight win streak.

"**** Jon Jones"

terrencetj
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07.11.2015 | 8:36 PM ET

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

Man go Doomsday hope he breaks his loss streak against boring Pendred!
AnAlias
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07.11.2015 | 8:39 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 288th

Both of these guys have put on some boring fights, but every now and then Howard knocks someone the **** out.  Hopefully tonight is one of those nights. 

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