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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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benjaminbrandt
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03.06.2016 | 12:49 AM ET

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

Conor's gonna beat up the body with kicks, just like with Mendez. 

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

Twister44
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03.06.2016 | 12:50 AM ET

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

The pride of Ireland? How come Bruce didn't say "Pride of Stockton" for nate?

"I am the real Nick Miller"

GreenHornet
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03.06.2016 | 12:51 AM ET

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

I got goosebumps.

"..."

Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 12:56 AM ET

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

frankie has conors number if they ever fight look how easily conor gets taken down...mendes did and diaz did it

"Very good but brick not hit back"

Anik
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03.06.2016 | 12:56 AM ET

Predictions: 3 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 1378th

Nice round, this fight looks ******* awesome so far.

"الله أكبرl"

Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 12:57 AM ET

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

i want diaz to take him into later rounds and show how bad conors gas tank is

"Very good but brick not hit back"

mulefloyd
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03.06.2016 | 12:57 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 84th

10-9 Conor

"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."

Chong Li
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

YES DIAZ

"Very good but brick not hit back"

GreenHornet
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

Nate is turning it on!

"..."

Anik
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 3 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 1378th

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO HAHAHAHAHA YES

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jojoman
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

**** ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"“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 "

ian729
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 323rd

Is this real life
Twister44
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

PERFECT *******!

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dtrain24
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

STOCKTON ************!

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

MikeLovesTacos XD
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

I JUST LOST MY MIND. HOLY ****!! DIAAAZ.

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

DontBeScaredHomie
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 1 other

NATE ***********ING DIAZ GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Ohhhhhhhh ****! Look at that door, dude. See that door there? The one marked "Pirate"? You think a pirate lives in there?"

itfigures
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 541st

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jojoman
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

I am sooo happy right now!

"“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 "

zarog
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

Did not expect McGregor to punch himself out. Wow. Great job by Diaz. Beat McGregor's hands with your face, then tap him.

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

Griffy
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03.06.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

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

What is going on?!

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