Topic: UFC on Versus 5

UFC ON VERSUS 5 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
Gregory
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08.14.2011 | 11:41 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 627th

It's time for another Sunday night MMA-fest when the benevolent organization that is Zuffa brings us UFC on Versus 5: Hardy vs Lytle, live tonight on free television at 9:00pm eastern time.

But wait, that's not all... you also get 8 free preliminary card fights streaming at Facebook.com/UFC beginning at 5:45pm eastern time.  That's 12 UFC fights in all if you act now and cancel those other lame plans you have for today. Come on down and discuss the fights.

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Enjoy the fights and good luck in your predictions!

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UFC on Versus 5
  • Sunday 08.14.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Versus | Prelims: Facebook.com
  • Name: UFC on Versus 5: Hardy vs. Lytle
  • Also Known As: UFC Live 5: Milwaukee
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Bradley Center
  • Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • TV Ratings: 766,000 average viewers
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Chris Lytle   defeats   Dan Hardy   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   4:16 Round 3 of 3, 14:16 Total Bout Page
Benson Henderson   defeats   Jim Miller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Donald Cerrone   defeats   Charles Oliveira   via KO/TKO, Strikes   3:01 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Duane Ludwig   defeats   Amir Sadollah   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jared Hamman   defeats   C.B. Dollaway   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:38 Round 2 of 3, 8:38 Total Bout Page
Joseph Benavidez   defeats   Eddie Wineland   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ed Herman   defeats   Kyle Noke   via Submission, Kneebar   4:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ronny Markes   defeats   Karlos Vémola   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jimy Hettes   defeats   Alex Caceres   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:12 Round 2 of 3, 8:12 Total Bout Page
Cole Miller   defeats   T.J. O'Brien   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   2:38 Round 2 of 3, 7:38 Total Bout Page
Jacob Volkmann   defeats   Danny Castillo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Edwin Figueroa   defeats   Jason Reinhardt   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:50 Round 2 of 3, 5:50 Total Bout Page

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

D'arce attempt #2....and....Danny again survives lol...and now D'arce attempt #3...and...Danny survives to round 3.

No doubt, Volkmann's round 10-9

Volkmann's arms must be gassed...Castillo could come back.

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BeastMaster
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08.14.2011 | 6:17 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 358th

Castillo needs a finish.

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MackMacky
MackMacky
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08.14.2011 | 6:18 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points   |   Tied for 508th

castillo finishes in the last minute
R1zla
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08.14.2011 | 6:18 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 358th

i over-estimated Castillo or under-estimated Volkmann ... either way looks like i'm getting this one wrong lol

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:18 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

nice scramble.

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BeastMaster
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08.14.2011 | 6:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 358th


Nice takedown.

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themysticalninja
themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:19 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

And castillo is not where he wants to be.

D'arce attempt #4

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CashBrewyn
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08.14.2011 | 6:20 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 263rd

tylerdurdon is the early leader for this event? he's a couple weeks late for the Fight Club weekend contest

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MegaDave
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08.14.2011 | 6:21 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 568th

thought castillo got out for a sec

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:21 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

....Danny has fantastic lungs, and Volkmann's arms are just...awesome staminia wise

lol how many times has Rogan said "it's deep" or "he's in trouble"

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BeastMaster
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08.14.2011 | 6:21 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 358th


wow i can't believe he got out of that d'arce

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:21 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

D'ARCE CHOKE ATEMPT #5 :D

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Gregory
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08.14.2011 | 6:21 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 627th

This is a fun fight.... but I think Castillo is exhausted... every time he pops out of one of these sub attempts it looks like he can barely move

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

don't stand em up Mario...this is fun :D

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R1zla
R1zla
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08.14.2011 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 358th

FB stream link for those interested and not already watching...

http://www.facebook.com/UFC?sk=app_116056818485426

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t0rch
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08.14.2011 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 431st

Nice work by Volkmann.

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

Volkmann's round 10-9

30-27 no doubt. though some judge may give it 29-28 ¬_¬

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MegaDave
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08.14.2011 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 568th

Volkmann w/ the d'arce attempts, wow

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TJ Combo
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08.14.2011 | 6:23 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 104th

volkmann should take the UD. castillo was in a d'arce the whole fight.

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themysticalninja
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08.14.2011 | 6:23 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 18 others

More D'arce's then you can choke at :D

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