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Main Card - PPV

Nick Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) vs. Anderson Silva (33-6 MMA, 16-2 UFC)

The GOAT Anderson Silva returns off his gruesome leg injury, 2 bullshit losses to the Wildman and a 13 month layoff to face Nick 'The Son of Stockton' Diaz who is coming off 2 straight losses of his own. A fight a couple years too late but still bearing all the ingredients for a good old fashioned just bleed affair.

Kelvin Gastelum (10-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) vs. Tyron Woodley (14-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC)

Undefeated welterweight* and TUF 15 winner, Kelvin Gastelum looks to earn a chance at the welterweight title if he gets by Dude Wipes posterboy and ex-Strikeforce aluminum, Tyron Woodley. Gastelum missed weight by coming in over a ridiculous 10lbs and looks to get his face smashed in by T-Wood while paying him 30% of his $9,000/$9,000 fight purse.

Al Iaquinta (10-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) vs. Joe Lauzon (24-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC)

Strong Island superstar Al Iaquinta coming off an impressive TKO win over Ross Pearson looks to get choked out tonight by 13x post fight bonus winner and Reddit mainstay, Joe Lauzon.

Tim Boetsch (18-7 MMA, 9-6 UFC) vs. Thales Leites (24-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC)

Why the fuck is this on the main card.

Thiago Alves (20-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) vs. Jordan Mein (29-9 MMA, 3-1 UFC)

Former top welterweight contender Thiago Alves looks to revive his career against a 25 year old 38 fight veteran, Jordan Mein. Should be a great scrap.

Prelims - Fox Sports 1

Sara McMann (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. Miesha Tate (15-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC)

Derek Brunson (12-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vs. Ed Herman (22-10 MMA, 9-7 UFC)

John Lineker (24-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC) vs. Ian McCall (13-4-1 MMA, 2-2-1 UFC)

Rafael Natal (18-6-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) vs. Tom Watson (17-7 MMA, 2-3 UFC)

Early Prelims - Fight Pass

Diego Brandao (18-10 MMA, 4-3 UFC) vs. Jimy Hettes (11-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC)

Ildemar Alcantara (20-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC) vs. Richardson Moreira (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Andy Enz (7-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) vs. Thiago “Marreta” Santos (9-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC)

Stockton slap if old.

 

[BronsonLee]

Whoever wins, Dana wins because he can get rid of the loser!

 

[Rur0ni]

That elementary school picture never gets old.

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

"2 bullshit losses"

Fucking lol. Weidman kicked his ass that second fight. But whatever.

Pulling for Diaz tonight.

 

[DC R1D3R]

its......TIME!

 

[MichaelFassbender]

Surgical strikes will win the day. All of you can quote me later. Alright, bye.

 

[dream]

It's ten percent luck, friends. 20 percent skill. 15 percent concentrated power of will, friends.

 

[Prototype]

THE RETURN OF THE KING.

THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME.

THE ONE TRUE CHAMPION OF THE SPORT

ANDERSON THE SPIDER SILVA!!!!!!

 

[A More Normal Bird]

Cross-posting from the other thread. Check your expectations people. Father Time is undefeated and GLORY Diaz is chipping tibias in training.

A friend and I previewed this fight in EA Sports UFC. Initially I was sceptical of Diaz's chances but now I'm not so sure. Old man Silva's legs have nothing for GLORY Diaz's checks and outside leg kicks. Judging by the outcome of the game, he'll get frustrated, clown and end up getting punished along the cage before Diaz finishes him with several consecutive knees to the face from the Thai clinch.

Whoever wins, Dana wins because he can get rid of the loser!

Shirley you can't be serious. The winner will get a title shot in whatever division they fancy and the loser will either retire or get a number one contender matchup in whatever division they fancy.

 

[dream]

More like 0% fun, 100% cowardice. This is the worst fight I've ever seen in my life.

 

[VoxPop]

Honestly pretty hyped for the raisinweight Lineker vs McCall fight. Hoping overweight Lineker can put some bombs into McCall's face before he starts shrieking like a child.

 

[Dying Of Thirst]

Awwwwww yeeeee

 

[George Claw M.D.]

Just realized Nick looks like Teen Wolf. Also, UFC needs a masters division for these old fighters who are still hanging on.

 

[Panzon]

I have a bad feeling about Silva. Father time is the realest thing in sports. I like Nick but can't root against my favorite fighter ever.

Hope Silva looks dominant

 

[Dying Of Thirst]

Bad night for Watson but I'm glad he didn't give up.

 

[Macattk15]

Good. Uncle Crappy lost.

 

[VoxPop]

Great performance by Lineker! But he def can't hang with Mighty Mouse with that gas tank.

 

[iddqd]

So Lineker wins, has to move up to 135 and the only guy that gave Mighty Mouse trouble at 125 falls out of the title run picture.

EDIT
Is Herman smart enough to move to Bellator?

 

[NomarTyme]

Short fuse? more like short fight!

Ken Griffey Jr looking good! dude never age!

 

[VoxPop]

Herman said "laugh if you want, I'm a terrible matchup for Anderson Silva"

I'm laughing

 

[Epsilon-delta]

Short fuse? more like short fight!

Ken Griffey Jr looking good! dude never age!

Ken Griffey Jr is my favorite baseball player and probably one of the few big hitters that wasn't on roids.

 

[jred2k]

Is Bisping really one of the two best people they could get to be on this panel? The guy stuttered his way through every sentence.

 

[Razdek]

I would like to see Silva get KO'd tonight but it's not going to happen with Diaz.

 

[Macattk15]

Short fuse? more like short fight!

Ken Griffey Jr looking good! dude never age!

Indeed.

 

[slightconfuse]

Diego Sanchez with fan

 

[dream]

Miesha is literally good at nothing.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

Miesha getting worked.

 

[iddqd]

I dont understand why McMann has not already won or controlled this fight more.
She is pulling a Phil Davis if she looses Rnd 3.

 

[Macattk15]

Miesha is literally good at nothing.

She's decent at lookin pretty.

She might end up winning this fight too ....

 

[Jest Chillin]

McMann going to give this away getting flustered by Meisha's flurry of patty cake punches.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

I dont understand why McMann has not already won or controlled this fight more.
She is pulling a Phil Davis if she looses Rnd 3.

McMann is definitely the stronger of the two, but seems like Meisha wants it more.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Women's bouts never fail at entertaining. Seems like they always put on a solid effort, and push through big moments. Thought Meishia lost this 10 minutes ago.

 

[Vio-Lence]

If rousey ain't fighting, women matches should be dark matches. This shit is so bad I can't believe the ultimate airs this crap.

 

[iddqd]

McMann is definitely the stronger of the two, but seems like Meisha wants it more.

Yeah, "Phil Davis" syndrome where "Athlete" does not mean "Fighter".

 

[BroggieDoge]

Anyone here have info on this? I Wanted to order the ppv on Apple TV tonight when I get home. Is the easiest way through the ufc TV app? If I order it late can I choose to restart it from the beginning to see what I missed? I was planning to order after the ppv starts.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

Yeah, "Phil Davis" syndrome where "Athlete" does not mean "Fighter".

Yup. Meisha pulled this one out. I'll be surprised if McMann wins.

 

[hwalker84]

My favorite fight of the night so far.

 

[Macattk15]

Welp. I'm ready to see Miesha get armbar'ed again.

 

[Jest Chillin]

Welp. I'm ready to see Miesha get armbar'ed again.

I'd be fine with this. Though I really don't need the marketing leading up to it.

 

[Macattk15]

I'd be fine with this. Though I really don't need the marketing leading up to it.

Can't wait to hear about how much Rousey dislikes and doesn't respect her.

 

[The Faceless Master]

so was that 28-28 a 10-8 on the 1st or 3rd?

 

[Madness]

The reason the UFC loves the Diaz brothers so much is evident with all these fans I'm chatting with. A lot think Diaz has the heart to win, that they love his no nonsense approach, how he's not in it for the fame, loves fighting, can take a punch. They really work their image like this well.

I think Silva has got this. Even if psychologically he's iffy about his leg, Nick Diaz isn't a Weidman or Sonnen who can take Silva down, grind him like a wrestler, smother with ground and pound. Silva has such superior striking, height, reach, power. I honestly think Diaz gets TKO'ed today.

 

[Plywood]

I'd be fine with this. Though I really don't need the marketing leading up to it.

Rousey should just fight her and the next contender in the same night, save everybody some time.

 

[iddqd]

Bummer, I thought McMann should have another crack at the belt.
Her first fight for it ended with that weird knee and we never saw the wrestling come into play.
Womens title picture AND 125 got derailed on this undercard.

 

[Jest Chillin]

Rousey should just fight her and the next contender in the same match, save everybody some time.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Hunter S.]

Old man Silva going to break a hip tonight!

 

[VoxPop]

Diaz just looks absolutely terrified about fighting Anderson. No shit talk, no taunting, looking down while he talks.. hope Joe Schilling gave him a few tricks so it isn't complete rape.

 

[_DrMario_]

I hope Diaz gets knocked the fuck out into retirement.

 

[iddqd]

Rooting for Lauzon, nerds should win fights!

 

[VoxPop]

Rooting for Lauzon, nerds should win fights!

Iaquinta strangely struggles and is a deer in the headlights when his opponent goes for a submission. I see J Lau choking him out in the first as long as he avoids some big shots.