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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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yossgold
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07.11.2015 | 8:40 PM ET

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

Not confident in my Pendred pick. When thst grappling foesn't go well for him he tends to gas out and swing for the fences ... sloooowly.

Doomsday isn't going to be easily wrestled.

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Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:40 PM ET

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

Not seeing banners in the octagon is a good change. It does look more professional.

"**** Jon Jones"

Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:41 PM ET

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

Cathal was also born in the USA.

"**** Jon Jones"

JeremyBrigham81
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07.11.2015 | 8:46 PM ET

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

Fight of the Night Brown Vs Means , Rory vs Lawler , or McGregor Vs Mendes ?
mulefloyd
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07.11.2015 | 8:47 PM ET

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

10-9 Howard

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Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:47 PM ET

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

10-10 Round...... I'm leaning toward Howard.

"**** Jon Jones"

MikeLovesTacos XD
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07.11.2015 | 8:47 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points   |   Tied for 1507th

Pendred is essentially the definition of ass. How the **** is he 4-0 in the UFC. Jesus Christ. 

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AnAlias
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07.11.2015 | 8:47 PM ET

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

10-9 Howard

I hate watching Pendred fight.  He's not good at anything.  It's amazing he's made it this far just by being a big strong guy with a good chin. 

* Edited at 07.11.2015, 8:48 PM ET *

Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:48 PM ET

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

Cathal has gotten some BS decisions in the past though. Howard needs to wins rounds more clearly.

"**** Jon Jones"

MegaDave
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07.11.2015 | 8:51 PM ET

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

Beyond the fact that he's Irish and has the nationalistic support, I don't see why Cathal Pendred is likable as a fighter.  

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Huiop532
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07.11.2015 | 8:53 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 102nd

What a war! 20-16 Pendred, though.
AnAlias
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07.11.2015 | 8:53 PM ET

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

20-18 Howard
Suga
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07.11.2015 | 8:53 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 585 Points   |   Tied for 14th with 1 other

THIS IS AWFUL

I HATE THIS

THIS FIGHT MAKES ME HATE EVERYONE

*breaks down in tears*
Southknox
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07.11.2015 | 8:53 PM ET

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

This fight is awful to watch.


Round 1 10-9 Howard

Round 2 10-9 Howard

"**** Jon Jones"

terrencetj
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07.11.2015 | 8:54 PM ET

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

Got it 2 rounds for Howard
MikeLovesTacos XD
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07.11.2015 | 8:54 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points   |   Tied for 1507th

20-18 Doomsday. But probably 20-14 Pendred considering 2 of his 4 UFC wins. 

* Edited at 07.11.2015, 8:55 PM ET *

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

rotojohn
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07.11.2015 | 8:54 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 773rd

lol remember pendred was supposed to be this big stud on TUF Dana saying nobody wanting to fight him and he got a bye in the house
hdmexiqtioner
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07.11.2015 | 8:55 PM ET

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

Doomsday ahead for me

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hamdermjay
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07.11.2015 | 8:55 PM ET

How Pendred is in the ufc is beyond my imagination. He's soo bad and slow it hurts to watch. Nice too see him get a loss finally.
michigandolphin
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07.11.2015 | 8:55 PM ET

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

This fight sucks. Just hope Doomsday wins

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