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UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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03.04.2016 | 7:39 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 401st

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for one of the most buzzed-about events, well, since the last McGregor fight. 

Prelims kick off on UFC Fight pass at 630pm ET before switching to FS1 at 8pm. The PPV main card starts at 10pm. 

Enjoy!

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

UFC 196
  • Saturday 03.05.2016 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: Fox Sports 1
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 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): $8,100,000
  • Attendance: 14,898
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 1,317,000 | TV Ratings: 1.84M avg. viewers (FS1 prelims, 2.08M peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Nate Diaz   defeats   Conor McGregor   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:12 Round 2 of 5, 9:12 Total Bout Page
Miesha Tate   defeats   Holly Holm   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:30 Round 5 of 5, 23:30 Total Bout Page
Ilir Latifi   defeats   Gian Villante   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Corey Anderson   defeats   Tom Lawlor   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Amanda Nunes   defeats   Valentina Shevchenko   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Siyar Bahadurzada   defeats   Brandon Thatch   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   4:11 Round 3 of 3, 14:11 Total Bout Page
Nordine Taleb   defeats   Erick Silva   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:34 Round 2 of 3, 6:34 Total Bout Page
Vitor Miranda   defeats   Marcelo Guimarães   via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches   1:09 Round 2 of 3, 6:09 Total Bout Page
Darren Elkins   defeats   Chas Skelly   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Diego Sanchez   defeats   Jim Miller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jason Saggo   defeats   Justin Salas   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Teruto Ishihara   defeats   Julian Erosa   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:34 Round 2 of 3, 5:34 Total Bout Page

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FaceStomper
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03.04.2016 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 84th


Conor - "I'm the lion, you're the gazelle
Diaz - "No one even knows what a gazelle is man"

Nate Diaz, ladies and gentlemen.

* Edited at 03.04.2016, 8:01 PM ET *

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

GreenHornet
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03.04.2016 | 9:08 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 336th





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Follow The Money
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03.04.2016 | 10:50 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 128th






* Edited at 03.04.2016, 10:53 PM ET *

Follow The Money
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03.04.2016 | 10:50 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 128th

Black beauty right chea!!
WastelandWanderer
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03.05.2016 | 9:25 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 541st

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

WastelandWanderer
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03.05.2016 | 9:47 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 541st

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

WastelandWanderer
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03.05.2016 | 9:58 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 541st

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

WastelandWanderer
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03.05.2016 | 9:59 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 541st

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

Franklin880088
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03.05.2016 | 10:48 AM ET

Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points   |   Tied for 1623rd


@Face

hahaha that was pretty funny.

"here I come to save the day"

willendorfs
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03.05.2016 | 5:53 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 254th



My only wish is that the main event atleast lasts to the 3rd round.
mulefloyd
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03.05.2016 | 6:23 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 84th



Thatch/Silva & Siyar/Nordine would've been better matchups


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AnAlias
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03.05.2016 | 6:24 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 1023rd



terrencetj
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03.05.2016 | 6:26 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 132nd



I predicted a lot of round 2's as you can see lol.

GreenHornet
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03.05.2016 | 6:37 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 336th

Really intrigued by this Erosa vs Ishihara fight.

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03.05.2016 | 6:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 38th with 1 other






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GreenHornet
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03.05.2016 | 6:39 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 336th

And here we go...

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terrencetj
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03.05.2016 | 6:44 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

Juicy J getting banged up on the feet that first round.
GreenHornet
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03.05.2016 | 6:45 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 336th

Nice 1st round from Ishihara.

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GreenHornet
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03.05.2016 | 6:46 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 336th

Wow.  Nice counter hook KO by Ishihara.

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terrencetj
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03.05.2016 | 6:47 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 132nd

Nice counter left hand backing up by Ishihara.


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