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skelliher
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07.07.2016 | 4:43 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

Fighters are weighed in and we're set for the second of three UFC events this week. 

This one has a surprisingly-deep card. Check out some of the gems on there. 

The action kicks off on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm ET before switching over to FS1 at 8pm for the rest of the card. 

Enjoy!

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

The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale
  • Friday 07.08.2016 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Gadelha 2
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 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): $736,408
  • Attendance: 8,115
  • TV Ratings: 1.09M avg. viewers (1.33M peak, 642k FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Joanna Jędrzejczyk   defeats   Cláudia Gadelha   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Andrew Sanchez   defeats   Khalil Rountree Jr.   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tatiana Suarez   defeats   Amanda Cooper   via Submission, D'arce Choke   3:43 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Will Brooks   defeats   Ross Pearson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Doo Ho Choi   defeats   Thiago Tavares   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Joaquim Silva   defeats   Andrew Holbrook   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Gray Maynard   defeats   Fernando Bruno   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Matheus Nicolau   defeats   John Moraga   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Josh Stansbury   defeats   Cory Hendricks   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cezar Ferreira   defeats   Anthony Smith   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kevin Lee   defeats   Jake Matthews   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:06 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jingliang Li   defeats   Anton Zafir   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   2:46 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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hdmexiqtioner
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07.08.2016 | 1:48 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 835th



ABC to win.

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

dtrain24
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07.08.2016 | 2:31 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 108th

There are a lot of fights on this card that I'm really not confident in re: my picks.

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

terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 6:06 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

To be honest i hate making picks on this card because all the fights are 50/50 and could go either way just my opinion though + it being a Ultimate Fighter Finale card being that i don't even watch TUF anymore so lol.
hdmexiqtioner
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07.08.2016 | 6:36 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 835th

I switched to Claudia last minute. For some reason this year is the year of title changes.

Stipe beating Fabrico
Bisping beating Rockhold
Alvarez beating RDA
Cruz beating Dillashaw
Tate beating Holm

5/10 switched in less than a year. Seems like a trend. We will see what happens. It will be interesting.

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

Detroit Superstar
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07.08.2016 | 6:49 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 129th

This is my best season to date since joining Tapology. I was like 43rd or something close to that going into Fight Night 90 and now I'm 19th heading into the last event of the season. I don't think I'll be able to get into the top 5 though because of all the TUF, I mean tough fights on this card plus I picked a little too many Decisions. Anyways I'm happy with this season because I told myself anywhere inside of top 100 would be a success. 

Now that I mentioned this I'll most likely crash and burn.
terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 7:05 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

Hell yeah lets do dis shiet boiiii!
abigailspeaks
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07.08.2016 | 7:09 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 921st

I like Leech here, but we didn't get to see much of Zafir in his debut in his debut. He's still a big question mark to me.
mikeyg
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07.08.2016 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 71st

Jingaling!!!
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dtrain24
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07.08.2016 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 108th

Hell yeah! Great start.

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

twspencer91
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07.08.2016 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 46th with 2 others

The Leech! China's Great Hope of MMA with a nice KO

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terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

Very nice stoppage victory by the Leech!@
dtrain24
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07.08.2016 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 108th




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

MikeLovesTacos XD
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07.08.2016 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 1169th

Li da beast. 

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

vazio
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07.08.2016 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 491st

nothing better than starting off with a perfect! concrete hands by the leech.
skelliher
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07.08.2016 | 7:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

This guy's such a silly goose right now.

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

skelliher
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07.08.2016 | 7:18 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

Matthews-Lee has barnburner potential. 

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

terrencetj
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07.08.2016 | 7:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 354th

What an awesome interview, though i couldn't really even understand him LOOL!!!
willendorfs
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07.08.2016 | 7:21 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 1072nd

Next fight should be good
abigailspeaks
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07.08.2016 | 7:26 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 921st

I always like Kevin Lee. But inconsistent performances and his fights going completely against what one would easily assume, makes him a guy who I always feel I'm gonna get wrong when I bet on his fights.

Anyone else like this w/ Kevin???
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07.08.2016 | 7:26 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 129th

Even though I'm from the Detroit area Im not a fan of Lee. But I'm surprised on all the love for Matthews honestly. That's a pretty even fight in my book but I think Lee takes a close decision.


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