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UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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03.04.2016 | 7:39 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 401st

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for one of the most buzzed-about events, well, since the last McGregor fight. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight pass at 630pm ET before switching to FS1 at 8pm. The PPV main card starts at 10pm. 

Enjoy!

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

UFC 196
  • Saturday 03.05.2016 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): $8,100,000
  • Attendance: 14,898
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 1,317,000 | TV Ratings: 1.84M avg. viewers (FS1 prelims, 2.08M peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Nate Diaz   defeats   Conor McGregor   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:12 Round 2 of 5, 9:12 Total Bout Page
Miesha Tate   defeats   Holly Holm   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:30 Round 5 of 5, 23:30 Total Bout Page
Ilir Latifi   defeats   Gian Villante   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Corey Anderson   defeats   Tom Lawlor   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Amanda Nunes   defeats   Valentina Shevchenko   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Siyar Bahadurzada   defeats   Brandon Thatch   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   4:11 Round 3 of 3, 14:11 Total Bout Page
Nordine Taleb   defeats   Erick Silva   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:34 Round 2 of 3, 6:34 Total Bout Page
Vitor Miranda   defeats   Marcelo Guimarães   via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches   1:09 Round 2 of 3, 6:09 Total Bout Page
Darren Elkins   defeats   Chas Skelly   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Diego Sanchez   defeats   Jim Miller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jason Saggo   defeats   Justin Salas   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Teruto Ishihara   defeats   Julian Erosa   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:34 Round 2 of 3, 5:34 Total Bout Page

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Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 12:37 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 900th

i don't like miesha but i'm actually hoping miesha beats ronda when they fight this time

"Very good but brick not hit back"

Griffy
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03.06.2016 | 12:38 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 1051st

Did anyone actually pick Miesha to win via sub in round 5?

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jojoman
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03.06.2016 | 12:39 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 325 Points   |   Tied for 687th

Here we go ladies and gents!

"“he stood a few feet away from an unresponsive Munoz and watched as Weidman tried to resuscitate him with right hooks” -Ben Fowlkes on Josh Rosenthal "

Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 12:39 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 900th

the CNBC interview with diaz and mcgregor was the funniest **** i've seen in a while...i hope diaz wins and ****s the last pick i got up

"Very good but brick not hit back"

ED209
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03.06.2016 | 12:40 AM ET

WARDIAZ

"30-26 Tim Boetsch"

Huiop532
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03.06.2016 | 12:40 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points   |   Tied for 1225th

Nate 'bout to **** some **** up!

* Edited at 03.06.2016, 12:40 AM ET *

GreenHornet
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03.06.2016 | 12:40 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 336th

Aw ****!  209 represent!

"..."

dtrain24
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03.06.2016 | 12:40 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 965th

Picked Conor, but war Diaz!

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

AnAlias
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03.06.2016 | 12:40 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 1023rd

I hope Diaz wins, but I'm sure if Conor wins I'll be extremely entertained. 

* Edited at 03.06.2016, 12:41 AM ET *

MikeLovesTacos XD
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03.06.2016 | 12:41 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 231st

WAR DIAAAAZZZ! HOLY ****.

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

benjaminbrandt
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03.06.2016 | 12:41 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 631st

Hoping to see some Gracie JJ in this fight, but doubtful he goes for a TD. 

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

Twister44
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03.06.2016 | 12:43 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 750th

Triathlon cardio is no joke. 

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Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 12:43 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 900th

leprechaun music started here comes mr lucky charms

"Very good but brick not hit back"

terrencetj
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03.06.2016 | 12:44 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 132nd




Me right now for the main event!
AnAlias
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03.06.2016 | 12:44 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 1023rd

No Biggie?  Lame.


* Edited at 03.06.2016, 12:44 AM ET *

Twister44
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03.06.2016 | 12:44 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 750th

Diaz is gonna **** him up and it won't even be close. 

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Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 12:44 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 900th

mcgregor actually looks like one of those troll dolls from the 90s

"Very good but brick not hit back"

AnAlias
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03.06.2016 | 12:45 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 1023rd

I'm at the amount of beers tonight where it takes on average 3 edits to make my posts make proper sense. 

* Edited at 03.06.2016, 12:46 AM ET *

zarog
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03.06.2016 | 12:46 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 965th

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America

benjaminbrandt
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03.06.2016 | 12:47 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 631st

Conor is the WW champ, I guess?

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