OT: UFC 200 & Saturday Night Drinking Thread

Submitted by SwitchbladeSam on

Picked up a 4pack of Dogfish head 90min (that way I can tell my wife it's only 4 beers) and getting ready to watch UFC 200.  There's a lot of interesting matchups.  I'll spare you my armchair analysis and just make my predictions.

Miesha over Nunes, but I'm staying away from it.  I love betting Meisha as a dog, but I never like her value as a favorite.

I'm taking Brock over Hunt- 25% because I'm an idiot, 25% because I just can't help myself, 50% because he's so damn big. Hunt packs a punch, but he's not getting off the mat with Brock's big ass laying on him

I think Cormier will win by brutal ground and pound, but there's good value on betting Silva. 

Edgar wins but I'll be cheering for Aldo. 

Cain wins. 

For prelims I like Pena & Hendricks. I'm taking Assuncao and I'm sure Sage is being fed a cupcake to shake back from his loss. 

 

Who ya got??

 

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turtleboy

July 9th, 2016 at 9:39 PM ^

I know! I had it for maybe 2 years and it was my favorite beer, then they just stopped distributing it for some reason. I grab what I can whenever I see it. I've actually started to dislike other New Belgium offerings for not being Abbey. Stupid Ranger, I don't want Ranger. I want my favorite!

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LSAClassOf2000

July 9th, 2016 at 8:36 PM ^

Enjoying a Paulaner because I can. About two weeks ago, I was cleared to have the odd beer, although I was told I cannot return to my days of "where the hell am I?" drinking. My wife told me that too, come to think of it. I think I might keep that part of my enforced lifestyle too.

Otherwise, spending my birthday quietly with the kids and MGoBlog - we ordered pizza to celebrate after I got home from work (fucking storms, man) and now are watching some movies. Sadly, my wife is working so she can't help us out with the pizza and stuff.

 

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Go Blue in MN

July 9th, 2016 at 8:47 PM ^

but I am having a pilsner night.  Started with a Sierra Nevada Nooner, currently enjoying a New Glarus Two Women, and maybe later a Summit Keller Pils.

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xtramelanin

July 9th, 2016 at 9:36 PM ^

i can appreciate the athleticism and training, but don't like the thought of women getting punched and kicked, even if it's by other women.

switched from some red pop to white since wife just had me put some sam's 'wild caught' alaskan sockeye on the grill.  

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Ray

July 10th, 2016 at 5:03 AM ^

Xtra. Fresh AK sockeye is the best. I've been on an extended overseas biz trip and am hoping there will be some good AK sockeye still in season when I return later this week. I usually do 50 lbs/year on the smoker (throw it on the Weber Smokey Mountain, then vacuum seal and freeze). At 50 lbs, the bride and I get one side of salmon (give or take) per week, which is awesome when we can't really think of what to have for dinner. If you smoke it right (I can share my recipe here sometime if there is interest) it freezes and tastes nearly as good as right out of the smoker, even 10-12 months later.

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xtramelanin

July 10th, 2016 at 6:36 AM ^

as much as i have bbq'd, i have literally never smoked anything.  i would be curious to taste the recipe you have - we will have to coordinate at a tailgate, maybe this fall? 

hope you are well.

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Eat Your Wheatlies

July 9th, 2016 at 9:53 PM ^

Good choice of beers to take you through the fights. I'm watching the pre-lims but still undecided as to whether or not to buy the main card. 

I'll take Cain, Aldo (although I'm pulling for Edgar), Cormier, Hunt (Lesnar will tire at some point and drop his hands), and Tate (plus she's easy on the eyes). Happy viewing.

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Kwitch22

July 9th, 2016 at 10:20 PM ^

I don't watch UFC, never got into it, and then I decided to never give it a try after I went to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the BWW bowl game (not the Citrus Bowl, the one against K State) and they had UFC on, not the game the sponsored. Rant over, don't think it's a bad or stupid sport or anything, I just never got into it. Drinkinf Mad Hatter by New Holland.

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umbig11

July 9th, 2016 at 10:51 PM ^

After it was distilled they put in oak in October 1939 for 5 years and 3 months. It has been unopened since 1945. It has stood the test of time. Delicious! Received several different bottles from someone close that was collecting for years.

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UM Fan from Sydney

July 9th, 2016 at 11:16 PM ^

I tried the new Sam Adams Nitro IPA and it is one of the worst beers I have ever had. I like IPA but that beer is so bitter and gross. It tastes nothing like a traditional IPA.



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Steve in PA

July 10th, 2016 at 12:00 PM ^

The card looked great but then Jones got caught cheating.  Aldo-Edgar fight was the fight of the night but there wasn't much competition.  I didn't watch all of the undercard so maybe there was a better one?

  • Silva needs to go down in weight or retire.  He's older and they test for PEDS now so he's not as dominant as he once was.  Plus, the sport is changing.  Everyone can fight against someone with his skillset now if they are in the UFC
  • Lesnar is grossly unprepared to fight at this level but the heavyweight division is so thin that he can compete.  Lay on the guy and hammerfist works in the lower level circuits (I watch them on AXS) but it's boring and won't bring in PPV sales.
  • Valazquez again looks like the real deal and it's a shame he was on undercard.

 

 

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