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UFC 143 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
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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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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jitzFANatik808
jitzFANatik808
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02.04.2012 | 11:54 PM ET

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

Werdum felt Nelson's power in the 2nd rd. Nelson has to find a way to connect clean. Go Big Country! America, Fck yeah!

"We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training."

wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

02.04.2012 | 11:55 PM ET

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


nelson got mad heart and toughness.
darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 11:56 PM ET

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

Great fight so far!!

"insert random generic/inspirational message here."

Brazilian Jitz
Brazilian Jitz
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02.04.2012 | 11:56 PM ET

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

I am wasted and I'm lovin this fight

"Albert Fish... I mean that guy was a real jerk!"

Swickotine
Swickotine
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02.04.2012 | 11:56 PM ET

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

Haha look at Werdum pointing at the ground and ******* with him.

"I'm bi-polar...nice jab, mean hook."

Suga
Suga
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02.04.2012 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

Werdum's next walkout song is gonna be THEY SEEE ME TROLLLINNNNN *points at ground*
wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

02.04.2012 | 11:59 PM ET

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


mad props to both fighters. picked nelson but werdum had some awesome kicks tonight
fglop
fglop
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02.04.2012 | 11:59 PM ET

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

Pretty nice performance by k1 Werdum.
fglop
fglop
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02.05.2012 | 12:00 AM ET

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

Oh and where are all the dudes saying Werdum would get outstruck by Big Country?
wake99
wake99
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02.05.2012 | 12:00 AM ET

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

I will cry if I loose this fight by split decision
Lopati
Lopati
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02.05.2012 | 12:00 AM ET

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

safe to say:

K1 Werdum > K1 Maia

"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset

Derp
Derp
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02.05.2012 | 12:00 AM ET

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

Great fight, and I should be getting the perfect as long as the judges don't screw it up.
MikeLovesTacos XD
MikeLovesTacos XD
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02.05.2012 | 12:01 AM ET

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

Werdum looked good.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Anik
Anik
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02.05.2012 | 12:01 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 708th

Werdum's striking, wow kudos.

And Roy outta be called "Big Zombie", the guy just eats shots and keeps coming forward.

"الله أكبرl"

rorschach
rorschach
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02.05.2012 | 12:01 AM ET

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

Well there should be no doubt about that one lol, Werdum 29-28. ****! Great fight! Nelson is literally one of the toughest sonofa******* I've ever seen!

"I will **** you." ~Me

Swickotine
Swickotine
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02.05.2012 | 12:01 AM ET

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

Nelson hasn't looked good vs. the top guys.

"I'm bi-polar...nice jab, mean hook."

darth_nanners
darth_nanners
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02.05.2012 | 12:01 AM ET

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

Werdum looked great tonight, and Roy must have balls the size of bowling balls because he is one tough so of a *****

"insert random generic/inspirational message here."

C_Arnoud
C_Arnoud
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02.05.2012 | 12:02 AM ET

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

with "vai cavalo" Brazil is 3-0 for the night = )
jaffacakehero
jaffacakehero
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02.05.2012 | 12:02 AM ET

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

I really don't understand how Roy can take all those shots!? Dude is one of the toughest guys I have ever seen!

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

wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

02.05.2012 | 12:02 AM ET

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


not one upset tonight. i think condit does it.

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