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UFC 213: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2 Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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07.07.2017 | 6:07 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 436th

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for a PPV that's been flying under the radar with the influx of UFC 214 announcements and the loom specter that is McGregor-Mayweather. 

Still, UFC 213 is a solid card with two compelling title fights and a marquee Heavyweight clash. I'm looking forward to it. 

Prelims kick off Saturday night on UFC Fight Pass at 630pm ET before switching over to FS1 at 8pm. 

The PPV main card kicks off at 10pm. Enjoy!

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

UFC 213
  • Saturday 07.08.2017 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: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Brian Stann
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,400,000
  • Attendance: 12,834
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 130,000 | TV Ratings: 657,000 avg. viewers (FS1 prelims, 732k peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Robert Whittaker   defeats   Yoel Romero   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Alistair Overeem   defeats   Fabrício Werdum   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Curtis Blaydes   defeats   Daniel Omielańczuk   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Anthony Pettis   defeats   Jim Miller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rob Font   defeats   Douglas Silva de Andrade   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   4:36 Round 2 of 3, 9:36 Total Bout Page
Aleksei Oleinik   defeats   Travis Browne   via Submission, Neck Crank   3:44 Round 2 of 3, 8:44 Total Bout Page
Chad Laprise   defeats   Brian Camozzi   via KO/TKO, Body Shot and Punches   1:27 Round 3 of 3, 11:27 Total Bout Page
Thiago Santos   defeats   Gerald Meerschaert   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   2:04 Round 2 of 3, 7:04 Total Bout Page
Belal Muhammad   defeats   Jordan Mein   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cody Stamann   defeats   Terrion Ware   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Trevin Giles   defeats   James Bochnovic   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   2:54 Round 2 of 3, 7:54 Total Bout Page

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Cragstar1982
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07.09.2017 | 12:38 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 897th

Round for Whittaker, I'll guarantee his left knee is blown out from that first oblique kick

"precision beats power and timing beats speed"

Spudgreg
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07.09.2017 | 12:38 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 436th

Romero at his age should not have taken this much time off
GreenHornet
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07.09.2017 | 12:45 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 60th

Will we see another 3rd Round KO from Yoel?  This is usually when Romero pulls out the crazy ass KOs.

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Scivationz
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07.09.2017 | 12:51 AM ET

Forgot this was 5 rounds! Whittaker has a great chance at winning this fight if he keeps up the same pace
Cragstar1982
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07.09.2017 | 12:51 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 897th

Romero is stuffed, as I have always said he has no gas tank!!

"precision beats power and timing beats speed"

terrencetj
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07.09.2017 | 12:57 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 26th with 6 others

I got it 2 rounds a piece heading into 5th
Spudgreg
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07.09.2017 | 12:59 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 436th

He has a low output because of his cardio but people like bisping and Whittaker won't allow him to fight at a slow pace. This was always going to be the case
Scivationz
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07.09.2017 | 1:03 AM ET

Whittaker got 4 rounds to 1 easy! (1,3,4,5)
terrencetj
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07.09.2017 | 1:03 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 26th with 6 others

Whittaker got this sh!t unless these judges fook it up..
Kendall
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07.09.2017 | 1:05 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points   |   Tied for 46th with 7 others

Bisping...what a **** wit

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Scivationz
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07.09.2017 | 1:05 AM ET

**** yes. Aussie fighting for the middleweight title baby!! :)

* Edited at 07.09.2017, 1:11 AM ET *

GreenHornet
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07.09.2017 | 1:06 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 60th

Whittaker 48-47

What a solid bout from both men.

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07.09.2017 | 1:06 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 26th with 6 others

**** YEAAAAAH
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07.09.2017 | 1:07 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 60th

Great win for Whittaker.  But **** Bisping for ducking Romero and costing him a shot at the belt.  Can't wait for the Reaper to take the belt from Bisping.

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07.09.2017 | 1:11 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 123rd

Once Bisping loses to Whittaker they should force him to fight Romero after that.
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07.09.2017 | 1:12 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 436th

People sleeping on Bisping, as usual. 

As I've said for the last million Bisping fights, I look forward to seeing the comments if he wins. 

Awesome performance by Whittaker. Had a bad vibe about the decision but they got it right.

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

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07.09.2017 | 1:19 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 620 Points   |   91st Place

that was really a great fight. I had it 48-47 Whittaker and I was surprised every judge agreed with that. No controversy, for once.
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07.09.2017 | 1:24 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 60th

@skelliher

I don't agree.  Especially considering how Bisping almost got KTFO'd by Hendo for a second time.  The more time goes by, the more that title victory at UFC 199 looks like Rockhold dropped the ball due to laziness and overconfidence.  I truly think that Whittaker is going to maul Bisping.  He has proven that he can remain calm, cool, and collected when under pressure and will not get phased in the face of adversity.  I mean the fact that he was able to strike effectively and still have decent movement with what appears to be a blown out knee against an athletic freak like Yoel Romero speaks volumes about his toughness and drive.  I just don't see how a man verging on the age of 40, who is half of the athlete that Romero is, can beat someone as complete as Whittaker.  But hey, maybe I'm wrong.  Maybe Bisping pulls another miracle out of his ass and talks more **** about how he should be getting a money fight with GSP.  I just don't see it happening.

* Edited at 07.09.2017, 1:28 AM ET *

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07.09.2017 | 1:25 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 436th

Styles make fights. I think Bisping-Whittaker is a great fight stylistically. I will probably be leaning Whittaker based on the youth and speed edge, but I think it's a fight Bisping can win.

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

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07.09.2017 | 1:27 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 123rd

Rumor I'm heard is that Nunes might've been 155lbs today. Isn't that way above new standards?
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