Topic: RFA 17

RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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08.21.2014 | 2:46 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 68th

Annnnd this one kicks off at 10pm ET on AXS.tv following unaired prelims. 

Solid main card with some prospects to watch. 

Anyone you think is a shoe-in for the UFC?

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

RFA 17
  • Friday 08.22.2014 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: AXS TV
  • Promotion: Resurrection Fighting Alliance
  • Tapology Accounts: RFA MMA
  • Venue: Sanford Pentagon
  • Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Michael Schiavello, Pat Miletich
  • Ring Announcer: Mike Kendall
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Ron Kruck
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Christos Giagos   defeats   Dakota Cochrane   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches   2:04 Round 2 of 5, 7:04 Total Bout Page
Justin Lawrence   defeats   Mark Dickman   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Luke Sanders   defeats   Darrick Minner   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:15 Round 2 of 3, 8:15 Total Bout Page
Francisco France   defeats   Isaac Appel   via Submission, Kimura   3:46 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jordon Larson   defeats   Donavon Winters   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Bruno Frazatto   defeats   Cory Galloway   via Submission, Triangle Choke   1:32 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Doug Jenkins   defeats   Danny White   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:33 Round 2 of 3, 7:33 Total Bout Page
Clay Wimer   defeats   Devin Turner   via KO/TKO, Elbows From Triangle Setup   3:00 Round 3 of 3, 13:00 Total Bout Page
Devin Clark   defeats   Aaron Brown   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:02 Round 2 of 3, 9:02 Total Bout Page
Te Edwards   defeats   Bryce Logan   via KO/TKO, Punch   0:33 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Logan McPadden   defeats   Mike Messer   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Alan Sehr   defeats   Apollo Swanson   via Submission, D'arce Choke   2:16 Round 2 of 3, 5:16 Total Bout Page

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Huiop532
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08.21.2014 | 4:25 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 77th

Cochrane belongs in the UFC, no doubt
skelliher
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08.22.2014 | 10:19 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 68th

Bump for tonight.

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skelliher
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08.22.2014 | 5:43 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 68th

Picks will lock at 730pm ET to allow time for prelims.

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skelliher
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08.22.2014 | 10:20 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 68th

For those watching softball on the Titan broadcast ... RFA has actual fights on right now.

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Gregory
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08.22.2014 | 10:22 PM ET

Yeah but we can watch softball on CBS sports...

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benjaminbrandt
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08.22.2014 | 10:36 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 1 other

That kneebar attempt was nuts. 

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benjaminbrandt
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08.22.2014 | 10:44 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 1 other

Not sure why the hometown kid was the dog. 


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skelliher
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08.22.2014 | 10:59 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points   |   Tied for 68th

Kiko got game. 

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benjaminbrandt
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08.22.2014 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 1 other

Lawrence's TDD looks much improved.  Pat has it 3-1 Lawrence going into the 5th. 

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benjaminbrandt
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08.23.2014 | 12:07 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 1 other

lol, Lawrence refers to the RFA featherweight title as a "small accolade". 

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08.23.2014 | 12:25 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 61st

The **** took the ref so long to step in
benjaminbrandt
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08.23.2014 | 12:25 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 3rd with 1 other

Dakota got ko'd in the 2nd. 

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FresnoMMA
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08.23.2014 | 12:29 AM ET

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 147th

Anyone have a gif?
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08.23.2014 | 12:32 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 26th with 3 others



Gif by Zombie Prophet

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08.23.2014 | 12:39 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points   |   34th Place

Absolutely nasty! Dakota went out on impact! Big win for Giagos, no doubt. 

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08.23.2014 | 1:04 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 61st

I can't pick a Cochrane fight to save my life , when I pick against him he finds a way to win. When I pick him he loses so for future reference on his fights just pick the opposite of my pick. 


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