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skelliher
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05.29.2016 | 12:12 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 434th

The fighters are weighed in and we had some shoves. T'was crazy. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 6pm ET before switching to FS1 for the rest of the card at 7pm. 

Enjoy!

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UFC Fight Night 88
  • Sunday 05.29.2016 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 88: Almeida vs. Garbrandt
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Las Vegas
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Brian Stann
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $359,000
  • Attendance: 5,193
  • TV Ratings: 757,000 avg. viewers (897k peak, 469k FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Cody Garbrandt   defeats   Thomas Almeida   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:53 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Jeremy Stephens   defeats   Renan Barão   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rick Story   defeats   Tarec Saffiedine   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Chris Camozzi   defeats   Vitor Miranda   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Lorenz Larkin   defeats   Jorge Masvidal   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Paul Felder   defeats   Josh Burkman   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Sara McMann   defeats   Jessica Eye   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Abel Trujillo   defeats   Jordan Rinaldi   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jake Collier   defeats   Alberto Uda   via KO/TKO, Spinning Back Kick to the Body   1:06 Round 2 of 3, 6:06 Total Bout Page
Erik Koch   defeats   Shane Campbell   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:02 Round 2 of 3, 8:02 Total Bout Page
Bryan Caraway   defeats   Aljamain Sterling   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Adam Milstead   defeats   Chris De La Rocha   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:01 Round 2 of 3, 9:01 Total Bout Page

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FresnoMMA
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05.29.2016 | 11:16 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 660th

Story going to get another win!
Follow The Money
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05.29.2016 | 11:18 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 509th

Jeez you see that blood just pour from Tarecs face?
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05.29.2016 | 11:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 343rd

Scientists should drill to the core of Rick Story's chin to find out what it's made of.

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05.29.2016 | 11:18 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 536th

Story looking like his old self despite those neck injuries!
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05.29.2016 | 11:18 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 117th

That was about 20 close calls on the head kick, I was waiting for one to land hard or to graze story in the wrong way and watch my pick go up in flames as he did the chicken dance. Thankfully that didn't happen somehow. 

* Edited at 05.29.2016, 11:24 PM ET *

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05.29.2016 | 11:20 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 117th

If Michael McDonald and Nate Diaz had a child, it would look like Rick Story. 

"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."

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05.29.2016 | 11:21 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 536th

WAR LIL HEATHEN!!!!
Follow The Money
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05.29.2016 | 11:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 509th

Mike "Storytime" Diaz
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05.29.2016 | 11:22 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 434th

That was an awesome performance. Story picks up right where he left off, but he lost a lot of momentum coming off that Nelson win. 

Hope he gets a top 5 next, but sorta doubt it. 

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FresnoMMA
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05.29.2016 | 11:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 660th

Got Barao in this one, but hope that Stephens wins impressively!!
Follow The Money
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05.29.2016 | 11:23 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 509th

I've had a feeling Steven's would KTFO of Barao since the fight was announced, based on the weigh in incident, I might be right.
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05.29.2016 | 11:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 117th

I usually side with skill, talent, abilities and consistency which is something Barao has over Stephens in spades but for some reason I had a looming feeling Stephens would win and like Follow The Money said, the weigh ins clinched my gut feeling. I hope I'm right.

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05.29.2016 | 11:31 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 632nd

Just caught up after Game of Thrones and man alive was that Larkin Masvidal fight fun to watch. Some high level striking on display there. Think the right guy got the win, though Larkin landed the crisper cleaner combos and some nice body kicks.
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05.29.2016 | 11:34 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 1144th

Barao looks sharp! 

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FresnoMMA
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05.29.2016 | 11:36 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 660th

Although very unlikely that either winner gets a title shot, I feel like Barao vs McGregor would be the more interesting matchup if it were to happen
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05.29.2016 | 11:37 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 226th

@skelliher I think a Top 5 might be a bit too much but he deserves someone in the Top 10. I didn't have Tarec in the Top 10 myself. I picked Story to beat Tarec and I was pretty confident in doing so.


Even though Matt Brown is coming off a loss that would be a cool fight. Maybe Lorenz Larkin since his stock rose a little with that win. Maybe even Hector Lombard if he beats Hendo and stays at WW. Maybe the Cerrone/Cote winner or even Tom Breese if he gets past Sean Stricland .


Top 5 is a tough spot you got Lawler/Woodley, MacDonald/Thompson, Maia, Magny and Hendricks/Gastelum winner but Story already fought Gastelum if my memory serves. And he should've gotten that decision as well/



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05.29.2016 | 11:38 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 509th

Oh man me and Teh Nomads got the same pick.
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05.29.2016 | 11:38 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 343rd

Not almost dying before every fight seems to have benefited Barao but Stephens is always game as hell.


Lol at FS1 for missing every **** Stephens corner said.

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05.29.2016 | 11:44 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 660th

19-19, Stephens fires like a ******* tank, Barao extremely talented but does not look like the same fighter he used to be.  Hoping Stephens can ride his momentum and finish off this fight!!
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05.29.2016 | 11:45 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 660th

Barao moved to 145 and still got tired early. Is he one of those guys who can never make a healthy weight cut, regardless of weight class?

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