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UFC Fight Night 128: Barboza vs. Lee Discussion Thread

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04.20.2018 | 12:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 432nd

The fighters are weighed in and while Lee missed by a pound, we're still set for a quality Fight Night from Atlantic City. 

Aspen Ladd also missed on the prelims, her second confirmed miss as a professional. 

We lost the Bibulatov-Sasaki bout today due to a back pain flare-up from the Russian, so the card will proceed with 12 bouts. 

Prelims should kick off on UFC Fight Pass around 7pm ET before switching to FS1 for the rest of the card at 8pm.

Enjoy!

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UFC Fight Night 128
  • Saturday 04.21.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 | Prelims: UFC Fight Pass
  • Name: UFC Fight Night 128: Barboza vs. Lee
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Atlantic City
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: WME-IMG
  • Venue: Boardwalk Hall
  • Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Paul Felder
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $923,720
  • Attendance: 9,541
  • TV Ratings: 956,000 avg. viewers (561k FS1 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Kevin Lee   defeats   Edson Barboza   via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut)   2:18 Round 5 of 5, 22:18 Total Bout Page
Frankie Edgar   defeats   Cub Swanson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Justin Willis   defeats   Chase Sherman   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
David Branch   defeats   Thiago Santos   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Aljamain Sterling   defeats   Brett Johns   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Dan Hooker   defeats   Jim Miller   via KO/TKO, Knee   3:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ryan LaFlare   defeats   Alex Garcia   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ricky Simón   defeats   Merab Dvalishvili   via Submission, Technical (guillotine Choke)   5:00 Round 3 of 3, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Siyar Bahadurzada   defeats   Luan Chagas   via KO/TKO, Body Kick and Punch   2:40 Round 2 of 3, 7:40 Total Bout Page
Corey Anderson   defeats   Patrick Cummins   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Anthony Rocco Martin   defeats   Keita Nakamura   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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04.22.2018 | 1:30 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 205th

Not to take any shine away from either guy but this fight should really put into perspective how next-level khabibs **** is. Edson was able to find moments in this fight but was straight up controlled completely by Nurmy.
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04.22.2018 | 1:32 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 67th

well goodnight everyone. time to sleep.

glad i'm not edson barboza or it would probably be a bit tough to get comfortable.

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04.22.2018 | 1:37 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 1139th

I'm so bad at this. :(

Someone take my bluebelt off my and give me the white belt of shame.

Good job Kevin Lee!

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04.22.2018 | 1:52 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 205th

I'm still beating you in the **** picks comp Zuli.

Went 0-5 couple cards back.

I dont know what happens. I always start out tied for first and it just always seems to downhill from there.....
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04.22.2018 | 3:59 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 162nd

I’d like to see that Felder/Hooker scrap. Hooker has been looking great lately. 

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04.22.2018 | 4:36 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 205th

Yeah, Hooker vs Felder is a good un'. Much harder fight to call after Hooker just wrecked Miller. Probably still have to go with the vet.
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04.22.2018 | 4:52 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 162nd

Which vet?  Felder has 10 UFC fights and started in 2014 vs Hooker’s 9 fights starting a few months earlier the same year. 

It’s a tough fight to pick but I’d expect some good ole fashion violence. 

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04.22.2018 | 5:40 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 205th

Man, I forgot hooker has been around as long as he has. Still, I'd say the experience edge goes to Felder. Hooker has never fought anyone as good as Barbosa. His record definitely isn't as solid though he does have 7 subs. But then again Felder has only been subbed once.

Both of Hookers best finishes have been the same knee, Paul has won his last three by hellbows. I can see Hooker eating an elbow more than Felder eating a knee. Felder is a brawler and Hooker likes to keep his opponent on the outside.

Think I have to go with Felder by decision. I think he'd probably be all up in Hooker's **** with pressure and would outwork him. Either that or Hooker catches felder on the way in, and hits a sub after dropping him.

Very intrigueing fight.
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04.22.2018 | 6:35 PM ET

@mulefloyd


Most of the potential downside was Edgar's which is typical of the fights he seems to get. But in this case it's obvious Edgar took this fight simply to get back on the horse and put the Ortega fight out of his mind as quickly as possible. Mission accomplished. Even if he had lost a tough-fought war he would have restored his confidence to some degree. But in winning he can essentially erase that last fight from his mind. Fight IQ goes beyond the cage.


Cub Swanson is the guy we all want to like but just can't count on. Similar to a few other fighters (Cerrone, Miller, Lauzon) he's capable of beating anyone on a given night but just can't seem to rise to the big fight. This was yet another golden opportunity as Cub clearly didn't deserve a rematch with Edgar. But once again, the stage got a little too big and the lights a little too bright in his eyes. A disappointing story. But hey, I'm an Edgar fan so it's all good.

Now, does anyone have a gif of this chicken dance?

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