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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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psychicdeath
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04.23.2016 | 6:54 PM ET

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

20-18 Escudero

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04.23.2016 | 6:55 PM ET

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

I think Lee needs a finish. 

"Frig off, bud"

terrencetj
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04.23.2016 | 6:55 PM ET

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

First low blow of the night.
WastelandWanderer
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04.23.2016 | 6:55 PM ET

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

Lee needed this air - break 

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terrencetj
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04.23.2016 | 6:57 PM ET

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

If Lee can do something with this takedown he can steal the fight never know.
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04.23.2016 | 7:00 PM ET

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

Lee definitely won the third round wouldn't be surprised with a decision either way. 

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AnAlias
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04.23.2016 | 7:00 PM ET

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

Lee got the 3rd. I gave Escudero the 1st 2, but they were really close.

Probably Lee's fight, but could go either way.
psychicdeath
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04.23.2016 | 7:01 PM ET

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

10-9 Lee.  29-28 Escudero, but depends on how the judges saw the second round

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04.23.2016 | 7:02 PM ET

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

Very close fight, 2nd round could have gone either way

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WastelandWanderer
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04.23.2016 | 7:02 PM ET

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

This match reminds us of the validity of "finish strong" in this sport . 

"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 "

benjaminbrandt
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04.23.2016 | 7:02 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 354th

959 people copied my picks...   


...Shame on all of you.

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michigandolphin
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04.23.2016 | 7:03 PM ET

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

My picks thank the judges for the generosity. 

"Frig off, bud"

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04.23.2016 | 7:04 PM ET

lee debut

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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04.23.2016 | 7:04 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 439th

Oh well, looks like I picked the wrong guy.

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psychicdeath
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04.23.2016 | 7:05 PM ET

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

Woohoo!  I'm in first place.  I win!

/well, me and 959 other people

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04.23.2016 | 7:08 PM ET

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

This is likely do or die for Hester. If he loses here he is probably gone. 

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psychicdeath
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04.23.2016 | 7:09 PM ET

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

Headbussa moving up to 205

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WastelandWanderer
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04.23.2016 | 7:09 PM ET

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

Rogerio is pumped and hailing from Sao Paulo so you know he's damn tough 

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04.23.2016 | 7:12 PM ET

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

Looks like Hester is still pretty pathetic off his back.
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04.23.2016 | 7:14 PM ET

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

almost in full mount

"I shall not cause harm to any vehicle nor the personal contents thereof, nor through inaction let that vehicle or the personal contents thereof come to harm. It's what I call the Repo Code, kid. "

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