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UFC on FOX 18: Johnson vs. Bader Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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01.29.2016 | 4:47 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

The fighters are weighed in and not a soul missed the mark, setting us up for a solid night of fights on FOX. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 330pm ET before switching over to FS1 at 5pm. The main card airs on big FOX at 8pm. 

Enjoy!

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

UFC on FOX 18
  • Saturday 01.30.2016 at 08:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: FOX | Prelims: Fox Sports 1
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $818,000
  • Attendance: 10,555
  • TV Ratings: 2.69M avg. viewers (702k FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Anthony Johnson   defeats   Ryan Bader   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   1:26 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Ben Rothwell   defeats   Josh Barnett   via Submission, Front Choke   3:48 Round 2 of 3, 8:48 Total Bout Page
Jimmie Rivera   defeats   Iuri Alcântara   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Bryan Barberena   defeats   Sage Northcutt   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   3:06 Round 2 of 3, 8:06 Total Bout Page
Tarec Saffiedine   defeats   Jake Ellenberger   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Diego Ferreira   defeats   Olivier Aubin-Mercier   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rafael Natal   defeats   Kevin Casey   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:37 Round 3 of 3, 13:37 Total Bout Page
Wilson Reis   defeats   Dustin Ortiz   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alexander Yakovlev   defeats   George Sullivan   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Alex Caceres   defeats   Masio Fullen   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Randy Brown   defeats   Matt Dwyer   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Damon Jackson   vs.   Levan Makashvili   Ends in a Draw, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Anthony Rocco Martin   defeats   Felipe Olivieri   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:02 Round 3 of 3, 13:02 Total Bout Page

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GreenHornet
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01.30.2016 | 5:58 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 312th

@Terrencetj Popeyes > KFC




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01.30.2016 | 6:00 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 106th

Cormier, you scamp you....

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skelliher
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01.30.2016 | 6:09 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

10-9 Reis.

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

MegaDave
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01.30.2016 | 6:09 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 570th

Reis looks like the bite size version of Yoel Romero

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skelliher
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01.30.2016 | 6:15 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

20-18 Reis. Lookin great.

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

GreenHornet
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01.30.2016 | 6:15 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 312th

Nice submission defense by Ortiz at the end of the round.

* Edited at 01.30.2016, 6:15 PM ET *

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skelliher
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01.30.2016 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

Someone made money on Reis tonight ... and it wasn't me. 

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

michigandolphin
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01.30.2016 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 535th

Shouldn't have chickened out on that Reis dog pick. He looked great. 

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terrencetj
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01.30.2016 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 647th

Ortiz juss got Ortiz'd
yossgold
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01.30.2016 | 6:26 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 27th with 1 other

Mini-me Romero looked pretty good ...

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Bloody Freak
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01.30.2016 | 6:30 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 537th

Surprised so many people picked against Reis... wish I knew he was the underdog so I could have made a bet.
skelliher
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01.30.2016 | 6:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

Dallas Winston over at BE gave Ortiz a round in that noise ... proving once again the status of BE.

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

mikeyg
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01.30.2016 | 6:40 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 312th

Could have sworn I picked Natal, ****
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skelliher
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01.30.2016 | 6:40 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

10-9 Natal. Stole it at the bell.

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

GreenHornet
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01.30.2016 | 6:40 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 312th

What a shot by Natal at the end of the round.

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terrencetj
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01.30.2016 | 6:40 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 647th

Niice Natal dropping em at the end of the round.
GreenHornet
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01.30.2016 | 6:42 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 312th

That's groin strike #2 on the night.

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dtrain24
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01.30.2016 | 6:42 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 708th

People who had Natal by KO Round 1 must be pissed.

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GreenHornet
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01.30.2016 | 6:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 312th

Natal is doing a good job of controlling this fight.

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skelliher
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01.30.2016 | 6:47 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 944th

20-18 Natal.

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

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