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Sonnen is hilarious! Am I right that he still isn't following anyone on twitter? Lol!

I had my first MMA fight, on Friday, but sadly, lost via armbar submission
   

And yes, that is me. And yes, that is her

UFC Openweight Predictions Grand Prix

UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson v Silva Saturday April 14 ESPN 22:15 (Not live)

Alexander Gustafsson vThiago Silva
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page

I'll add the statistical preview post by Wednesday for those that want it.

UFC Openweight Predictions Grand Prix

UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson v Silva Saturday April 14 ESPN 22:15 (Not live)

Alexander Gustafsson v Thiago Silva
Wins/Losses/Draws 5-1-0 - 11-2-0
Average Fight Time 04:45 - 06:02
STRIKING
Strikes Landed per Min. 2.98 - 3.3
Striking Accuracy 40% - 52%
Strikes Absorbed per Min. 1.93 - 1.72
Defense 48% - 65%
GRAPPLING
Takedowns Average/15 min. 1.58 - 1.42
Takedown Accuracy 43% - 44%
Takedown Defense 88% - 67%
Submission Average/15 min. 2.63 - 0.89

Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara
Wins/Losses/Draws 9-4-0 - 6-5-0
Average Fight Time 07:57 - 05:43
STRIKING
Strikes Landed per Min. 2.98 - 3.62
Striking Accuracy 41% - 45%
Strikes Absorbed per Min. 2.23 - 2.45
Defense 62% - 61%
GRAPPLING
Takedowns Average/15 min. 0.15 - 2.19
Takedown Accuracy 13% - 77%
Takedown Defense 57% - 65%
Submission Average/15 min. 0.44 - 0

Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada
Statistics N/A

Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes
Wins/Losses/Draws 8-5-0 - 6-2-0
Average Fight Time 08:51 - 15:00
STRIKING
Strikes Landed per Min. 3.5 - 2.67
Striking Accuracy 29% - 44%
Strikes Absorbed per Min. 2.63 - 2.22
Defense 69% - 58%
GRAPPLING
Takedowns Average/15 min. 0.65 - 1.25
Takedown Accuracy 29% - 43%
Takedown Defense 71% - 66%
Submission Average/15 min. 0.39 - 0.75

DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire
Wins/Losses/Draws 4-3-0 - 1-0-0
Average Fight Time 06:17 - 15:00
STRIKING
Strikes Landed per Min. 2.3 - 1.8
Striking Accuracy 37% - 71%
Strikes Absorbed per Min. 4.64 - 1.87
Defense 53% - 56%
GRAPPLING
Takedowns Average/15 min. 1.02 - 6
Takedown Accuracy 43% - 67%
Takedown Defense 25% - 100%
Submission Average/15 min. 0.68 - 2

Brad Pickett v Damacio Page
Wins/Losses/Draws 3-2-0 - 3-3-0
Average Fight Time 11:45 - 05:58
STRIKING
Strikes Landed per Min. 2.86 - 2.1
Striking Accuracy 29% - 39%
Strikes Absorbed per Min. 4.51 - 2.29
Defense 56% - 56%
GRAPPLING
Takedowns Average/15 min. 3.32 - 2.52
Takedown Accuracy 54% - 75%
Takedown Defense 54% - 25%
Submission Average/15 min. 1.02 - 0.84

Alexander Gustafsson vThiago Silva - Thiago Silva TKO
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara - Stann TKO
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada - Paulo Thiago Dec.
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes - Nunes Dec.
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire - Maguire sub
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page - Pickett Dec

UFC Openweight Predictions Grand Prix


Alexander Gustafsson v Thiago Silva - Silva TKO
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara - Stann TKO
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada - Thiago Sub
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes - Siver DEC
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire - Maguire SUB
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page - Pickett SUB

Finally the 6 week break ends!

UFC Openweight Predictions Grand Prix

Alexander Gustafsson v Thiago Silva - Silva TKO
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara - Stann TKO
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada - Thiago Dec.
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes - Nunes Dec.
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire - Johnson Dec
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page - Pickett Dec

OK not 100% sure on this, but think you will be able to stream the event free (and legitimately ) on the ufc web site from 8pm tommorrow. Its on tape delay later on espn apparenttly

http://www.ufc.tv/ufc/event/gustafsson-vs-silva/1366

Alexander Gustafsson vThiago Silva - Silva TKO
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara - Stann TKO
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada - Thiago DEC
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes - Nunes DEC
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire - Maguire DEC
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page - Pickett DEC

Alexander Gustafsson vThiago Silva - Gustafsson TKO
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara - Stann KO
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada - Bahadurzada Dec.
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes - Siver TKO.
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire - Maguire via gypsy jui jitsu style Sub
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page - Page Dec

Can't wait to see Stann back in action!

UFC Openweight Predictions Grand Prix

Alexander Gustafsson v Thiago Silva - Silva TKO
Brian Stann v Alessio Sakara - Stann TKO
Paulo Thiago v Siyar Bahadurzada - Thiago Submission
Dennis Siver v Diego Nunes - Siver Decision
DaMarques Johnson v John Maguire - Johnson Decision
Brad Pickett v Damacio Page - Pickett Decision

I didnt realise Siyar Bahadurzada was from Afghanistan, if he does a strike to the groin do you think he'll get Talibanned.