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t0rch
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11.14.2011 | 5:25 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 95th

Only three fights known, and already I have a feeling this is going to be a great card.

Then again it is Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas.

* Edited at 11.14.2011, 5:29 PM ET *

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UFC 143
  • Saturday 02.04.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
  • Name: UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
  • Also Known As: St. Pierre vs. Diaz
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,389,975
  • Attendance: 9,015 (Paid: 6,727)
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 400,000 | TV Ratings:
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Carlos Condit   defeats   Nick Diaz   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Fabrício Werdum   defeats   Roy Nelson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Josh Koscheck   defeats   Mike Pierce   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Renan Barão   defeats   Scott Jorgensen   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ed Herman   defeats   Clifford Starks   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:43 Round 2 of 3, 6:43 Total Bout Page
Dustin Poirier   defeats   Max Holloway   via Submission, Triangle Armbar   3:23 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Edwin Figueroa   defeats   Alex Caceres   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Matt Brown   defeats   Chris Cope   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:19 Round 2 of 3, 6:19 Total Bout Page
Matt Riddle   defeats   Henry Martinez   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rafael Natal   defeats   Michael Kuiper   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Stephen Thompson   defeats   Dan Stittgen   via KO/TKO, Head Kick   4:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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zarog
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01.29.2012 | 2:08 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

Anybody wanting to get to know Carlos better, head over to http://www.ufc.com/ to see the Condit vs. Kim fight.

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Hellequin
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01.29.2012 | 4:09 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 1428th

No need! I've been a fan of Carlos for years! He was the last WEC Welterweight champion and his only losses since coming to UFC have been questionable. He was never given the opportunity to unify his belt with GSP so I think this is about time for him to come full circle and finally move towards an undisputed WW champ!

This has all the potential to not only be FOTN, or FOTY, but one of the greatest fights of all time! I'm so serious, Carlos is "The Natural Born Killer" and Nick is a tough as s**t junkyard dog!

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01.29.2012 | 4:14 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th

Actually right now GSP is the linear WEC welterweight champion. Condit lost it to Kampmann, Kampmann lost it to Daley, Daley lost it to Koscheck, and Koscheck lost it to GSP.

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wolfmanhowl
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01.29.2012 | 2:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th


don't worry. NICK ROBERT DIAZ is winning this WAR. i'll predict over 1600 people will pick this event.

* Edited at 01.29.2012, 2:33 PM ET *

crimedawg92
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01.29.2012 | 4:16 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 675 Points   |   Tied for 63rd

I don't care for either of the Diaz brothers but I think Diaz is going to take this because it's a five round fight.  Three round fight maybe Condit by Decision--Five round fight I think Condit paces himself and won't be able to match the stamina of Diaz and eventually gets caught.  The only thing going for Condit is that Diaz cuts easily and he throws some nasty bows...won't make up my mind on this one till weigh-ins.

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t0rch
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01.29.2012 | 8:12 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 95th

I really don't think 5 rounds will be a problem for Condit at all. He finished Hiromitsu Miura at the end of the 4th round in the WEC and that fight was a war and he still looked fresh.

* Edited at 01.29.2012, 8:13 PM ET *

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fglop
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01.29.2012 | 8:57 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th

One thing that gets overlooked in Diaz vs. Condit is the fact that its really hard to throw flying knees and front kicks and all that ish when you're moving backwards. Considering Diaz is relentless and always pushes forward, I think it's going to be hard for Condit to get off some of his versatile striking.
poir420
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01.30.2012 | 12:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

UFC 143  - Dana just tweeted the link to this video



"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

poir420
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02.01.2012 | 12:44 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

2 fights on facebook, 4 fights on FX and the rest on the pay per view

Kind of wish they would put all the prelims on FX but whatever at least we get to see them i guess

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

skelliher
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02.01.2012 | 1:26 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 155th

This card is sneaking up on me. I keep forgetting it's this weekend. I hope Diaz/Condit goes into the championship rounds, as I'm not super pumped about the rest of the card.

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

jaffacakehero
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02.01.2012 | 1:29 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

@skelliher I agree with you except for Jorgensen vs Barao which is a great fight imo!

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poir420
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02.01.2012 | 1:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

I'm kind of excited for the Poirier fight, I just like watching this kid fight

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

SoccerKick
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02.01.2012 | 1:32 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 155th

I like the main card...Hopefully Werdum/Nelson hits the ground and we see an awesome HW grappling battle...and of course Ed Herman gotta root for the local guys!!!

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jaffacakehero
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02.01.2012 | 1:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

To be pretty honest im excited for the majority of the card..! haha I'm looking forward to seeing this Stephen Thompson guy who's 56-0 in kickboxing and a black belt in BJJ

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poir420
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02.01.2012 | 1:40 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

Thompson's kickboxing titles, pretty damn impressive

➢ 1999 ISKA Georgia State Middleweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2000 ISKA Southeast Middleweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2000 IKF East Coast Middleweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2000 PKC National Light Middleweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2000 IKF National Middleweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2000 USAKBF North American Middleweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2001 and 2002 IKF National Light Heavyweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2001 PKC National Light Heavyweight Amateur Champion

➢ 2001 USAKBF Light Heavyweight Amateur World Champion

➢ 2001 WPKA Light Heavyweight Amateur World Champion

➢ 2003 IKF Light Cruiserweight World Champion

➢ 2003 IAKSA Cruiserweight World Champion (defeated champions from Austria and Germany)

➢ 2005 WAKO Cruiserweight World Champion (defeated champions from Italy, Russia, Great Britain, and Latvia)

➢ Stephen has a stand-up fight record of 56 wins and 0 losses with 39 K.O.'s.


* Edited at 02.01.2012, 1:40 PM ET *

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

snowman
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02.01.2012 | 1:41 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 600th


cant wait....... it all to excitin...lol
skelliher
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02.01.2012 | 2:00 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 155th

@Jaffa: You're completely right, man. I keep forgetting about the Wonderboy debut and the Barao fight. Barao's totally got me on his bandwagon.

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zarog
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02.01.2012 | 2:06 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America

Russello
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02.01.2012 | 2:13 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 36th with 26 others

He has a brother-in-law whos an eighth degree blackbelt. I bet he ran his sister down the aisle for that in the family

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jaffacakehero
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02.01.2012 | 2:14 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

@skelliher I was too until he was matched up with Jorgensen who is one of my favorite fighters! haha
 
Thompson's accomplishments so far make for quite the reading.....he's 28 also so he should be in or around his prime right now

"If you're matched up against me, you better be prepared to give your life...because I am prepared to take it. - Conor McGregor"

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