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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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darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 10:33 PM ET

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

I changed this from Jorgensen earlier I hope I didn't make a mistake.

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Lopati
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02.04.2012 | 10:33 PM ET

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

5-2, 2 P's and one screwjob

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Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 10:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

I have Barao by second round sub, but I have no idea how he's billed as the favorite. Even though I've got him by sub, I think he'll be losing until he gets it.

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C_Arnoud
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02.04.2012 | 10:33 PM ET

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

just because there have been no upset doesnt mean that one is more likely to happen
Hellequin
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02.04.2012 | 10:35 PM ET

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

Caceres is a jobber. I can't stand him, and ther fact that he can't control his kicks is another reason why. Maybe he shouldn't be comitting fouls if he doesn't want to lose points.

Let's go Jorgensen!

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darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 10:35 PM ET

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






Doing good so far with my picks

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Gregory
Gregory
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02.04.2012 | 10:36 PM ET

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

Barao needs to work on his shorts configuration.

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mayhem180
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02.04.2012 | 10:36 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 399th

This fight should be a great one

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Hybrid
Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 10:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

Oh ****. Winslow the Ripper.

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rorschach
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02.04.2012 | 10:40 PM ET

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

Jorgensen should really think about dropping to Flyweight, there's a pretty distinct size difference here.




* Edited at 02.04.2012, 10:46 PM ET *

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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02.04.2012 | 10:41 PM ET

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

Coulda sworn I had Barao via 2nd round TKO. What the hell.

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wolfmanhowl
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02.04.2012 | 10:42 PM ET

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


barao. i see greatness in him. not picking against him again.
Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 10:43 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

Jorgenson has SUCH a good chin.

"History boils down to a few really awesome people doing really awesome stuff, and a bunch of idiots messing it up for everyone else."

fglop
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02.04.2012 | 10:43 PM ET

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

Barao is the truth.
darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 10:43 PM ET

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

Great round, Barao is a warrior.

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AnAlias
AnAlias
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02.04.2012 | 10:44 PM ET

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

I'm not sure I'd want Joe Warren providing my tactical advice in the corner.
Gregory
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02.04.2012 | 10:44 PM ET

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

Barao needs one more guy talking to him at the same time for optimal corner advice confusion.

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Hybrid
Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 10:44 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

Hope Barao has a good gas-tank. If not, he won't be making it out alive.

"History boils down to a few really awesome people doing really awesome stuff, and a bunch of idiots messing it up for everyone else."

Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 10:47 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

When the Flyweights come in, Jorgenson is going to be a freakin killer in that division.

"History boils down to a few really awesome people doing really awesome stuff, and a bunch of idiots messing it up for everyone else."

rorschach
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02.04.2012 | 10:48 PM ET

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

Jorgensen should really think about dropping to Flyweight, there's a pretty distinct size difference here.




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