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UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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01.16.2016 | 8:58 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 62nd

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for an awesome Sunday night of fights on FS1. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass around 6pm ET before switching to FS1 for the remainder of the show. 

Lots of quality match-ups on display here.

Enjoy!

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

UFC Fight Night 81
  • Sunday 01.17.2016 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Boston
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $1,300,000
  • Attendance: 12,022
  • TV Ratings: 2.29M avg. viewers (2.46M peak, 1.77M FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Dominick Cruz   defeats   T.J. Dillashaw   via Decision, Split   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Eddie Alvarez   defeats   Anthony Pettis   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Travis Browne   defeats   Matt Mitrione   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:09 Round 3 of 3, 14:09 Total Bout Page
Francisco Trinaldo   defeats   Ross Pearson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Patrick Cote   defeats   Ben Saunders   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:14 Round 2 of 3, 6:14 Total Bout Page
Ed Herman   defeats   Tim Boetsch   via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches   1:39 Round 2 of 3, 6:39 Total Bout Page
Chris Wade   defeats   Mehdi Baghdad   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Luke Sanders   defeats   Maximo Blanco   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Paul Felder   defeats   Daron Cruickshank   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:56 Round 3 of 3, 13:56 Total Bout Page
Ilir Latifi   defeats   Sean O'Connell   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Charles Rosa   defeats   Kyle Bochniak   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rob Font   defeats   Joey Gomez   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:13 Round 2 of 3, 9:13 Total Bout Page
Francimar Barroso   defeats   Elvis Mutapčić   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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gunn4206
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01.17.2016 | 6:53 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 265th

weird reason to change your nickname , guess Bochniak never heard of ben saunders before this card .

* Edited at 01.17.2016, 6:53 PM ET *

"RIP Bill Burgess , RIP CthuluJones"

MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.17.2016 | 6:56 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 803rd

They're not even mentioning the fact Bochniak JUST fought like a week ago. Literally no mention. 

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.17.2016 | 7:00 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 803rd

10 second whistle? Lol. Wut. 

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01.17.2016 | 7:01 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 644th

That counter right is working all night for bochniak
michigandolphin
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01.17.2016 | 7:01 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 402nd

Rosa needs to get this thing to the ground, he's getting ****** up.

"Frig off, bud"

TAMANinja
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01.17.2016 | 7:01 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 1189th

It's Pronounced Glosster Goldie not Glouwster smh

* Edited at 01.17.2016, 7:02 PM ET *

vazio
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01.17.2016 | 7:07 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 644th

Rosa is back to the fight 19-19, great fight
mikeyg
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01.17.2016 | 7:07 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 338th

Both guys getting hit too much, I have it all even after 2
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01.17.2016 | 7:08 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 192nd

This Kyle guy be preforming pretty good for his UFC debut on short notice though.
mikeyg
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01.17.2016 | 7:10 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 338th

Don't think Kyle knows that he can check kicks, he has almost no power in his punches now
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MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.17.2016 | 7:13 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 803rd

Great fight. Good **** from Bochniak on four-days notice. 

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michigandolphin
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01.17.2016 | 7:13 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 402nd

Props to Kyle for stepping up like that. I think Rosa won it 29-28

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01.17.2016 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 192nd

Thinking Rosa took the third round and the victory
mikeyg
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01.17.2016 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 338th

Awesome scrap, but should be a pretty clear 29-28 for Rosa

EDIT: One judge gave Rosa the 1st round? lolz

* Edited at 01.17.2016, 7:15 PM ET *

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.17.2016 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 803rd

Whoever scored that 30-27 should be shot. But OK. 

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CarteLL
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01.17.2016 | 7:16 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 944th

this fight's gonna be sick
TAMANinja
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01.17.2016 | 7:16 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 1189th

I love watching Rosa fight. 
mulefloyd
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01.17.2016 | 7:16 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 117th

Damn good fight & 1 crazy judge. 30-27?? 

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gunn4206
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01.17.2016 | 7:16 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 265th

Latifi on that Reem **** 

War Latifireem !

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01.17.2016 | 7:19 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 944th

coaches from ATT in Latifi's corner.. no one from Allstars.. strange..

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