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UFC 134 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
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08.27.2011 | 11:19 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 281st

It's finally time for the UFC's return to Brazil!  UFC 134 is coming to you live tonight all the way from Rio de Janeiro with a main event title fight between Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami.  The pay per view portion starts at 9:00pm eastern time, and the Spike TV prelims begin an hour earlier at 8:00pm eastern.

But wait, that's not all... you also get 5 more free preliminary card fights streaming at Facebook.com/UFC beginning at 6:00pm eastern time. Come on down to Tapology and discuss the fights.

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UFC 134
  • Saturday 08.27.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: Spike TV
  • Name: UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
  • Also Known As: UFC Rio
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: HSBC Arena
  • Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Kenny Florian
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Kenny Florian
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 335,000 | TV Ratings: 1.3M viewers (Spike Prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
  • Promotion Links:
  • Event Links:
Bout   Info
Anderson Silva   defeats   Yushin Okami   via KO/TKO, Strikes   2:04 Round 2 of 5, 7:04 Total Bout Page
Maurício Rua   defeats   Forrest Griffin   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:53 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Edson Barboza   defeats   Ross Pearson   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira   defeats   Brendan Schaub   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Stanislav Nedkov   defeats   Luiz Cané   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Thiago Tavares   defeats   Spencer Fisher   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:51 Round 2 of 3, 7:51 Total Bout Page
Rousimar Palhares   defeats   Dan Miller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Paulo Thiago   defeats   David Mitchell   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Raphael Assunção   defeats   Johnny Eduardo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Erick Silva   defeats   Luis Ramos   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Iuri Alcântara   defeats   Felipe Arantes   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Yves Jabouin   defeats   Ian Loveland   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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thiagosilva9794
thiagosilva9794
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08.27.2011 | 3:44 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 95th

Dont worry minotauro your going to be very happy :)

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

SoccerKick
SoccerKick
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08.27.2011 | 3:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 501st

@Mino youre gona get the Shogun half of that!

"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "

runrunshaw
runrunshaw
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08.27.2011 | 3:55 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 58th




"R18"

minotauro11
minotauro11
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08.27.2011 | 3:56 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 16th with 12 others

To be honest I just need one win. As long as Shogun wins I can get over Nogueira's loss. 

"We Are All One"

thiagosilva9794
thiagosilva9794
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08.27.2011 | 4:15 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 95th

They will both win.

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

DV8ed Septum
DV8ed Septum
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08.27.2011 | 4:17 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 953rd

@Thiago, did you see the wiegh in? Big Nog looked angry, but he also looked like he could BARELY walk, anyone else notice that? His feet looked slow and hobbled :(

"Grrr."

thiagosilva9794
thiagosilva9794
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08.27.2011 | 4:24 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 95th

@Dv8ed...Yeah I did I thought he looked to be in great shape. I think thats just the way he walks.. Hes going to kick some serious Schaub ass.

* Edited at 08.27.2011, 4:26 PM ET *

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

jersey0525
jersey0525
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08.27.2011 | 4:27 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 58th

all things equal, this is a close fight.....big nog has been out since the cain destruction, 18 months ago, he loses

"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"

p4pgoat
p4pgoat
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08.27.2011 | 4:28 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 700th

Angry? Nog looked old and fat. I just hope he'll be ok after Schaub KO's him.

"We are all human, it's time to prove it."

michigandolphin
michigandolphin
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08.27.2011 | 4:28 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 281st



I actually feel pretty good about my picks. :)

"Frig off, bud"

krazyhopz
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08.27.2011 | 4:41 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points   |   Tied for 1049th


i'm pumped for this card, not much confidence on my picks considering i just changed them lol....for sure gonna be missing rogan!

* Edited at 08.27.2011, 4:42 PM ET *

"Everyone has a gameplan 'till they get punched in the face" - Mike Tyson

thiagosilva9794
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08.27.2011 | 4:43 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 95th

Oh yes forgot Rogans gonna be gone... That sucks. I love Rogan. Lets see what Kenny can do.

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

michigandolphin
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08.27.2011 | 4:47 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 281st

Kenny will be ok, but yes, I will miss Rogan. He's hilarious, plus knows his **** to boot.

"Frig off, bud"

p4pgoat
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08.27.2011 | 4:53 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 700th


Kenny will be good just not as funny as Rogan. Kenny is a smooth talker and obviously knows his stuff!

"We are all human, it's time to prove it."

jersey0525
jersey0525
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08.27.2011 | 5:02 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 58th

im not gonna watch it, so i dont guess it matters that rogan isnt there

"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"

kallousklown
kallousklown
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08.27.2011 | 5:07 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 501st

i thought rogan was just gonna be gone for this event. is he not returning for any of the future events?

"Are we gonna jump, or we just gonna jerk each other off?"

BeastMaster
BeastMaster
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08.27.2011 | 5:09 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 95th

What a fight! i can't believe Okami got Anderson in a triangle choke!!

"Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone lays a hand on you, send him to the cemetery."

michigandolphin
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08.27.2011 | 5:11 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 281st

I think Joe is returning! Not sure though, I know they are filming some new Fear Factor episodes.

"Frig off, bud"

jersey0525
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08.27.2011 | 5:16 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 58th

HOLY HELL! chael sonnen leaped into the cage and *****slapped silva while he was caught in a rear naked choke by okami!! AND WHAT THIS??? the entire rio crowd chased sonnen all the way to the airport!

"im an OT (ORIGINAL TAPOLOGIST), I used to write for cagepages.com. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT LEFT HAND SHOT"

thiagosilva9794
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08.27.2011 | 5:27 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 95th

@kallous.. Its just for 134.

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

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