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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!

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

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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ninetwothree
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04.24.2016 | 12:01 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 155th

DJ #1, JJ #2
Huiop532
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04.24.2016 | 12:01 AM ET

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

At this point, I don't even know if I can see Cruz stopping Mighty Mouse. He's a beast. Definitely the #1 pound for pound fighter. And honestly, he could easily obtain GOAT status in a year or two.
twspencer91
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04.24.2016 | 12:02 AM ET

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

I'm glad Might Mouse talked himself up on the mic for once, hope this card sells well and people realize how great he is.

Also hope the UFC pays him enough to move up and fight Cruz in a rematch!

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Idrownfish
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04.24.2016 | 12:02 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 387th

Could have jumped on his back so I could get the perfect pick but this was amazing.

He might be the UFC's best champion and fights at its weakest division. He could defend that belt twenty times if he set his mind to it.

* Edited at 04.24.2016, 12:03 AM ET *

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

GreenHornet
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04.24.2016 | 12:02 AM ET

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

I picked Jones, but...

WAR OSP!




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04.24.2016 | 12:02 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 1131st



Reminded me of this

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mikeyg
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04.24.2016 | 12:03 AM ET

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

I guess the only fight I had small interest in for DJ at FLW was vs. Lineker but since he went up to 135, I think DJ should consider moving up, make that superfight rematch with Cruz (after he beats Faber again).
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skelliher
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04.24.2016 | 12:03 AM ET

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

That was amazing. 

DJ essentially clinched up with Cejudo, ran diagnostics and initiated kill mode. 

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

FaceStomper
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04.24.2016 | 12:05 AM ET

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

If OSP wins he breaks the UFC. 

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

WastelandWanderer
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04.24.2016 | 12:06 AM ET

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



"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

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04.24.2016 | 12:06 AM ET

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

@Idrownfish He may fight in the shallowest division (besides Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight) but he certainly hasn't beaten the weakest opposition, Benavidez twice? Dodson twice? (both guys who are top 5 contenders in two different weight classes), Ali Bagautinov? Henry Cejudo? after that his opponents get a little weak Moraga eh, Cariaso eh, and Horiguchi I think is fantastic but was a year or two away from being ready and Kyoji said that himself but was forced to because lack of competition. Anyways, Mighty Mouses opponents have been extremely high level in a lot of regards, compared to a lot of divisions and champions. 

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J Roc
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04.24.2016 | 12:07 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 62nd

Sup mafeeks.
mikeyg
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04.24.2016 | 12:07 AM ET

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

Who would you guys take in DJ vs Cruz II? because I'm inclined to pick DJ this time.
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04.24.2016 | 12:08 AM ET

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

J Roc, your girl making any enchiladas or burritos tonight? 

"Frig off, bud"

Follow The Money
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04.24.2016 | 12:09 AM ET

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

Idk I'd think it be 65/35 in favor of DJ...but I've been wanting that rematch for years.
terrencetj
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04.24.2016 | 12:09 AM ET

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

BREAK BONES JONES!!!!
Idrownfish
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04.24.2016 | 12:09 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 387th

I didn't say MM faced the weakest opposition, I said that flyweight is the weakest division overall, which is arguably true.

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

GreenHornet
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04.24.2016 | 12:09 AM ET

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

@Mikey  Cruz.  He's still the better fighter of the two, in my opinion.

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J Roc
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04.24.2016 | 12:10 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 62nd

She left me bruh.. for that lame ass Doug Benson.
Idrownfish
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04.24.2016 | 12:11 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 387th

Herb Dean better be on his A game. Things could get ugly.

EDIT: DJ > Cruz. I love Cruz and generally root for him but I'd favor DJ in a rematch.

* Edited at 04.24.2016, 12:14 AM ET *

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

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