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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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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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morganheff
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02.05.2012 | 12:30 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 1378th

GSP looks worried... don't think he wants to fight Diaz.


 

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wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

02.05.2012 | 12:35 AM ET

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


no doubt in my mind condit is winning. have no idea what judges see.
t0rch
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02.05.2012 | 12:35 AM ET

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

Nick eased off of the trash talk a bit.... I wonder why?

"I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."

wolfmanhowl
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02.05.2012 | 12:36 AM ET

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


depends what judges are basing it on. diaz has almost total ring control
t0rch
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02.05.2012 | 12:38 AM ET

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

Sherdog scorers can't seem to make up their mind either.

"I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."

C_Arnoud
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02.05.2012 | 12:39 AM ET

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

havin watched some of the Edgar's fights, i think its a real possibility that theyll give it to condit.
wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

02.05.2012 | 12:40 AM ET

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


condit has a perfect gameplan.
fglop
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02.05.2012 | 12:40 AM ET

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

Greg Jackson gameplan y'all.
Hybrid
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02.05.2012 | 12:41 AM ET

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

Nick proved he's not as tough as he says. He shot. WAR CONDIT

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t0rch
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02.05.2012 | 12:41 AM ET

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

4th round is the first clear round I think for Condit.

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darth_nanners
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02.05.2012 | 12:42 AM ET

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

It all comes down to the last round!! 

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wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

02.05.2012 | 12:42 AM ET

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


thank god i am not part of that avatar bet. gonna be some ugly avatars for awhile
xxTank0019xx
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02.05.2012 | 12:42 AM ET

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

i wish i would have ordered this card just for the diaz condit fight.

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Derp
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02.05.2012 | 12:42 AM ET

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

@t0rch - Agreed, 4th was clearly Condit.
Gregory
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02.05.2012 | 12:42 AM ET

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

Diaz is not able to find a way to adjust and change strategy. 

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fglop
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02.05.2012 | 12:43 AM ET

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

I just feel like this fight never left the first gear.
t0rch
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02.05.2012 | 12:44 AM ET

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

@fglop, that is a very good way to describe.

"I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."

MikeLovesTacos XD
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02.05.2012 | 12:44 AM ET

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

Condit isnt winning I dont think. Atleast Diaz is trying to fight. Condit is pulling a Kalib Starnes.

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fglop
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02.05.2012 | 12:45 AM ET

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

Can Joe Rogan please ****. Condit gets a head kick blocked and he goes ham ***.
t0rch
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02.05.2012 | 12:45 AM ET

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

@mike, that is a terrible comparison

"I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."

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