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UFC 143 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
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02.04.2012 | 12:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th

UFC 143 is coming to you live tonight from fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. In case you didn't already know, Carlos Condit and taking on Nick Diaz in the main event for the interim welterweight title.

Things are scheduled to kick off at AROUND 7:10 eastern time for 2 prelim fights on Facebook.com/UFC.  Then at 8:00 eastern time you can catch 4 fights for free on FX . Finally at 10:00pm eastern time, plunk down your hard earned dollars to watch the Pay Per View main card.

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Enjoy the fights and good luck in your predictions! 

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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
  • Promotion Links:
  • Event Links:
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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AnAlias
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02.04.2012 | 8:27 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

I've got it 29-28 Martinez, but if someone gave Riddle that 2nd round, I wouldn't argue much.
Lopati
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02.04.2012 | 8:27 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 600th

C_Arnoud I think the best Riddle can hope for is a draw at this point.

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FresnoMMA
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02.04.2012 | 8:27 PM ET

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

Now why the hell didn't he do that in the first 2 rounds.
rorschach
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02.04.2012 | 8:28 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 222nd

I think Riddle did enough to pull it out or at least make it a draw.

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wake99
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02.04.2012 | 8:28 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th

Split decision is coming!
darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 8:29 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 750 Points   |   Tied for 9th with 9 others

@wolfman I would say that is probably a pretty safe bet, but I don't know the second round was pretty close.

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Lopati
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02.04.2012 | 8:29 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 600th

Martinez should take this decision here

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wolfmanhowl
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02.04.2012 | 8:29 PM ET

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


i'm glad but he did not deserve it
rorschach
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02.04.2012 | 8:29 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 222nd

YES!!! Great showing too from the natural FW/LW Martinez! We'll be seeing Henry again I'm sure.

* Edited at 02.04.2012, 8:31 PM ET *

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FresnoMMA
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

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

YES!!!!!
I'm so happy I like Riddle a lot!  Saved his job
AnAlias
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 301st

Close fight.  I thought Martinez won, but I'm happy to take the perfect for my picks.
C_Arnoud
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

man martinez deserved it or at least a draw.
and i had money on riddle.
darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 750 Points   |   Tied for 9th with 9 others

Hell yeah even if it was maybe a bad decision it keeps my perfect streak alive.

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Derp
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

Meh... I don't think Riddle did enough to get the 2nd.  Turning it on with 15 seconds left doesn't make up for the other 4:45.
Gregory
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 817th

I think that was the correct decision.  And Martinez definitely earned himself a full training camp and a shot at 155.

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DonEmelianenko88
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 95th

3 perfect picks =)
Swickotine
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

YES!

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MegaDave
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02.04.2012 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 997th

not sure if I agree with the decision, but I got my points

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Bigj383
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02.04.2012 | 8:31 PM ET

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

Right call but really not that impressive considering the undersized short notice opponent.

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wake99
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02.04.2012 | 8:31 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th

I had 29-28 Martinez... close fight

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