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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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Lopati
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02.04.2012 | 7:27 PM ET

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

For me the KO of the year will depend on the Facial expression of the guy getting knocked the fuqq out.  At this Point Etims Face > Stittgens 

@hybrid, thanks for the GSP answer.

* Edited at 02.04.2012, 7:28 PM ET *

"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

Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 7:27 PM ET

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

@messiah I don't think ANYONE will argue the best kick of all time was the Showtime Kick.

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

FresnoMMA
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02.04.2012 | 7:27 PM ET

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

@lopati You can change it now if you want, it really doesn't matter
JohnMuir
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02.04.2012 | 7:28 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 997th

He works out in Tristar. He gives GSP fits....
hdmexiqtioner
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02.04.2012 | 7:28 PM ET

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


looked very familiar to this


is it dead?

* Edited at 02.04.2012, 7:28 PM ET *

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jaffacakehero
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02.04.2012 | 7:28 PM ET

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

I think Barboza's was much better! He landed it on Etim who's a good striker in comparison to Stittgen who seemed to be a grappler and not alot more! Still badass though!

* Edited at 02.04.2012, 7:28 PM ET *

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FresnoMMA
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02.04.2012 | 7:28 PM ET

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

@Hybrid That's a false statement.  I'm not a fan..
darth_nanners
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02.04.2012 | 7:29 PM ET

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

The Barboza kick was better, plus it came at the end of what was a pretty good fight so it added a little drama to the whole thing.

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Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 7:29 PM ET

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

@fresno Who cares if you're a fan of Pettis or not? It doesn't lessen the awesomeness of the kick. He did it against my favorite fighter, and it's what cost him the fight, but that doesn't mean it wasn't the coolest kick of all time.

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

DonEmelianenko88
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02.04.2012 | 7:29 PM ET

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

This Kid has a GREAT POTENTIAL. Awesome KO
FresnoMMA
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02.04.2012 | 7:30 PM ET

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

@Hybrid I dislike Pettis and am a HUGE fan of Bendo, so I tend to not enjoy it as much as others :P
Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 7:32 PM ET

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

@Fresno Did I not just say that he won the fight against my favorite fighter with that kick? Ben Henderson is easily my favorite. Sucks that he landed it, because Ben would have won the fight otherwise. Still was an awesome kick.

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

C_Arnoud
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02.04.2012 | 7:32 PM ET

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

but was the showtime kick a KO?
teaksmma
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02.04.2012 | 7:32 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 495th

Put benson on petty now and see how that fight ends up ey!!

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zarog
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02.04.2012 | 7:32 PM ET

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

Did Rogan just say that the Dutch are better Muay Thai practitioners than the Thai? What the ****? He's a dumbass.

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AnAlias
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02.04.2012 | 7:33 PM ET

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

Rafael is really digging that cheezy pop-rock.
Hybrid
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02.04.2012 | 7:34 PM ET

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

Doesn't matter if it was a KO or not. Besides, it was against Ben. You're not knocking him out. lol

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

Lopati
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02.04.2012 | 7:34 PM ET

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

he based that on the fact that the Dutch incorporate more techniques in their KickBoxing than the Thais.

"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

C_Arnoud
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02.04.2012 | 7:35 PM ET

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

to me it matters, i think barboza's kick is better.
FresnoMMA
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02.04.2012 | 7:35 PM ET

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

@Hybrid I guess we just view it differently then

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