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UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2 Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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03.03.2017 | 3:09 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Welp. We've lost what was widely considered to be the best fight on the card, severely dampening excitement for the event. 

But the show must go on. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm ET before switching to FS1 at 8pm. 

The PPV main card kicks off at 10pm. 

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

UFC 209
  • Saturday 03.04.2017 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: Fox Sports 1
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: WME-IMG
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,385,230
  • Attendance: 13,150
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 300,000 | TV Ratings: 1.03M avg. viewers (FS1 prelims, 1.18M peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Tyron Woodley   defeats   Stephen Thompson   via Decision, Majority   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
David Teymur   defeats   Lando Vannata   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Daniel Kelly   defeats   Rashad Evans   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cynthia Calvillo   defeats   Amanda Cooper   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:19 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Alistair Overeem   defeats   Mark Hunt   via KO/TKO, Knees   1:44 Round 3 of 3, 11:44 Total Bout Page
Marcin Tybura   defeats   Luis Henrique   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:46 Round 3 of 3, 13:46 Total Bout Page
Darren Elkins   defeats   Mirsad Bektić   via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches   3:19 Round 3 of 3, 13:19 Total Bout Page
Iuri Alcântara   defeats   Luke Sanders   via Submission, Kneebar   3:13 Round 2 of 3, 8:13 Total Bout Page
Mark Godbeer   defeats   Daniel Spitz   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tyson Pedro   defeats   Paul Craig   via KO/TKO, Elbows   4:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Albert Morales   defeats   Andre Soukhamthath   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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GreenHornet
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03.04.2017 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points   |   Tied for 1293rd

20-18 Godbeer

Those body shots gassed Spitz fast

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Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 8:18 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Two exhausted heavyweights.

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terrencetj
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03.04.2017 | 8:24 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 1186th

A clean sweep for Godbeer 30-27 should be
Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 8:25 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Godbeer has the decision in the bag. Not impressed with either one.

* Edited at 03.04.2017, 8:25 PM ET *

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FaceStomper
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03.04.2017 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 271st

My bar is full of people so I'm guessing either half of them think Khabib is still fighting, or Woodley is actually a star 

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

Kuma
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03.04.2017 | 8:34 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

I agree with you guys,Rogan and Cruz are a hit,and the commercial guy they are working with is very good at doing promo's. :D
terrencetj
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03.04.2017 | 8:42 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 1186th

Almost like watching a Banthamweight against a Featherweight or hell even Lightweight Sanders is huge for this weight class
terrencetj
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03.04.2017 | 8:44 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 1186th

Daym that one point taken away is huge considering Sanders was doing great that round
Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 8:46 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Sanders takes rd 1 9-8

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terrencetj
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03.04.2017 | 8:49 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 1186th

Woah what a submission there by Alcantara!
CarteLL
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03.04.2017 | 8:50 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 1001st

My ******* god, thats 0-4 for me.
Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 8:50 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Good comeback for Iuri

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willendorfs
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03.04.2017 | 8:51 PM ET

Damn what a comeback.
FaceStomper
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03.04.2017 | 8:52 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 271st

Alcantara goes from looking dead after the first round to getting the comeback submission, incredible 

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Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 9:12 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Bektic showing at the moment why he is a -700 favorite.

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Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 9:20 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

I have Becktc up 20-17

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CarteLL
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03.04.2017 | 9:25 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 1001st

  • FOTY whoop whoop
Bigj383
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03.04.2017 | 9:25 PM ET

Predictions: 2 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points   |   Tied for 1468th

Another huge comeback

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TAMANinja
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03.04.2017 | 9:26 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 502nd

That was ******* savage as ****! Never thought I'd say it, but WAR ELKINS!!!

* Edited at 03.04.2017, 9:38 PM ET *

jojoman
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03.04.2017 | 9:26 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points   |   Tied for 1293rd

WOW, what a comeback! Funny KO too.

"“he stood a few feet away from an unresponsive Munoz and watched as Weidman tried to resuscitate him with right hooks” -Ben Fowlkes on Josh Rosenthal "

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