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UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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04.22.2016 | 7:38 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 195th

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for UFC 197: McGregor vs. Dana Whi ... Oh, I mean, Jones vs. OSP!!!

Seriously, though. It should be a fun little card. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 630pm ET before switching to FS1 at 8pm. The PPV main card, as always, goes down at 10pm. 

Enjoy!

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UFC 197
  • Saturday 04.23.2016 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): $2,300,000
  • Attendance: 11,352
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 322,000 | TV Ratings: 835,000 avg. viewers (FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Jon Jones   defeats   Ovince St. Preux   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Demetrious Johnson   defeats   Henry Cejudo   via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches   2:49 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Edson Barboza   defeats   Anthony Pettis   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Robert Whittaker   defeats   Rafael Natal   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Yair Rodriguez   defeats   Andre Fili   via KO/TKO, Head Kick   2:15 Round 2 of 3, 7:15 Total Bout Page
Sergio Pettis   defeats   Chris Kelades   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Danny Roberts   defeats   Dominique Steele   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Carla Esparza   defeats   Juliana Lima   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
James Vick   defeats   Glaico França   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Walt Harris   defeats   Cody East   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Marcos Rogério de Lima   defeats   Clint Hester   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   4:35 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Kevin Lee   defeats   Efrain Escudero   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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Follow The Money
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04.23.2016 | 12:05 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 496th

I'm hyped, because I get off at 11 so I should be able to catch some of this. 

Sucks working Saturday nights, I've missed the last 2/3 events.
FaceStomper
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04.23.2016 | 12:16 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 439th

I really hope Pettis vs Barboza ends up being a fun, back and forth battle unlike the "war" we expected to see with Alvarez vs Pettis.

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

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04.23.2016 | 1:29 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 675 Points   |   Tied for 41st with 7 others


Very excited about this card, some great moments of MMA in perspective.

Very curious to see what Demetrious Johnson is going to do and obviously the return of JJ.

Some other fights look very interesting.

Great night for combat sports!

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Patrick Sherwood
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04.23.2016 | 2:07 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 998th

Looking forward to this card! Especially Pettis vs. Barboza! That should be a great fight. 
terrencetj
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04.23.2016 | 5:43 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 195th

This whole card is just great from top to bottom can't wait!
edwinx1903
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04.23.2016 | 5:55 PM ET

Yair vs. Fili is a FOTY candidate.
unbeknownst
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04.23.2016 | 6:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 892nd

I think this looks like one of best main cards of the year. Not too much intrigue for me on the preliminary card though. 

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mulefloyd
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04.23.2016 | 6:31 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 113th

Personally I'm skipping the main card. Interested in the prelims. 

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terrencetj
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04.23.2016 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 195th

Lol oh yeah how can i forget they have DC on commentary for tonight's main event.
psychicdeath
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04.23.2016 | 6:37 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 561st

Wow, those seats are empty.  I always try to show up around a half hour before the first fight.

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terrencetj
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04.23.2016 | 6:38 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 195th

Hopefully the Eminem curse don't play out here war Lee!
michigandolphin
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04.23.2016 | 6:40 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 561st

Didn't know DC was on the mic tonight. That's cool, hopefully they don't step all over each other trying to talk. 

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04.23.2016 | 6:44 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 561st

Having DC in on commentary is a nice touch, something I've always wanted the UFC to do more of. Frank Mir killed it for WEC when he was injured, and FOX has given some of these guys a platform to get better in front of the camera.

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AnAlias
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04.23.2016 | 6:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 1183rd

Close round. 10-9 Escudero
Bigj383
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04.23.2016 | 6:48 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 484th

Lee controlled most of the round but the biggest shots were landed by Escudero. 

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WastelandWanderer
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04.23.2016 | 6:48 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 715 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 3 others

 lee is a remarkable athlete but efrains experience and savvy is shoeing 

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04.23.2016 | 6:53 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 725 Points   |   Tied for 9th with 2 others

NBA avg wingspan/height differential is +4, which is already highly abnormal; Kevin Lee's is +6.5.
terrencetj
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04.23.2016 | 6:53 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 195th

Lee gunna need a finish.
WastelandWanderer
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04.23.2016 | 6:54 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 715 Points   |   Tied for 13th with 3 others

Damn seems like yesterday we were watching efrain sub Dan Lauzon. .. here's efrain the grizzled vet ... where the hell does time go

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Bigj383
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04.23.2016 | 6:54 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 484th

Escudero probably took the first two. 

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