UFC 142 Fight Card: Aldo vs. Mendes
by Tim Burke on Jan 2, 2012 7:00 PM EST
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The UFC will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 14th after a very successful UFC 134 event last year. This will be the first PPV after the Fox deal kicks in, and will see all six preliminary fights airing on FX. The main event will see Brazilian Jose Aldo defend his UFC featherweight title against top contender Chad Mendes. The co-main will feature arguably the most popular fighter in Brazil, Vitor Belfort, taking on Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in his middleweight debut. The main card is rounded out with three excellent matchups, and it should be an excellent event despite some recent last-minute changes. Check out the current card below (preliminary card after the jump):
Jan 14th, live on pay-per-view from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
Main Card:
Jose Aldo (20-1) vs. Chad Mendes (11-0) [FW Title]
Vitor Belfort (20-9) vs. Anthony Johnson (10-3)
Mike Massenzio (13-5) vs. Rousimar Palhares (13-3)
Carlo Prater (29-10-1) vs. Erick Silva (13-1, 1 NC)
Edson Barboza (9-0) vs. Terry Etim (15-3)
Preliminary Card:
Fabio Maldonado (18-4) vs. Caio Magalhaes (5-0)
Felipe Arantes (13-4) vs. Antonio Carvalho (13-4)
Sam Stout (17-6-1) vs. Thiago Tavares (16-4-1)
Mike Pyle (21-8-1) vs. Ricardo Funch (8-2)
Gabriel Gonzaga (12-6) vs. Ednaldo Oliveira (13-0-1, 1 NC)
Yuri Alcantara (26-3) vs. Michihiro Omigawa (13-10-1)
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Rumble is going to beat the brakes off Vitor. He is going to feel beastly not having to cut that extra 15lbs to make WW or that extra 8lbs to make RW
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by MicahtheCynic on Jan 2, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
but
I thought Vitor was back?
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by Our Bovine Public on Jan 2, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
He is back. That is why he has to lose this one, so he can win the next one and be back again.
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
for reals though I think Rumbles best shot is to use his wrestling and wear him out for a round
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by Our Bovine Public on Jan 2, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
absolutely
If he can get on top and just make Vitor work off his back for a round or even half a round it will give him the finish in the 2nd
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Vitor's wrestling isn't terrible
But he cuts so much weight to make 185 that it shouldn’t take much to gas him out. Even defending takedowns would do the job.
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by Patrick Wyman on Jan 2, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Since he will fight Wand next, that should work
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He is going to feel beastly not having to cut that extra 15lbs to make WW or that extra 8lbs to make RW
which means that we’ll finally see Rumble in the weigh-ins wearing his skull inside his head.
by edtSD on Jan 2, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
rumble is at +115 right now.
easy money.
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I thought etim pulled out due to injury.
Glad i was wrong
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seriously ill fight right here. These guys have rickdiculous potential. I think Etim will show that a championship fight is in his future next yearish
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by Hardy's in your face on Jan 2, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Omigawa vs Alcantara is such an amazing fight.
Might be my favorite fight on the card right now.
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by pdl on Jan 2, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
This card...
This card makes me wish I had saved my $55 bucks on the Lesnar fight. My budget can’t handle this too. Damn it damn it! CURSE YOU HYPE MACHINE! WAAAAAAAAAAAR ALDO! Have A Nice Day!
holy shit
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Rec for...
Making me laugh out loud on a cold shitty Chicago night!
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Can you imagine my shame....
at actually knowing this came from America’s Next Top Model and that I was watching it when it happened.
So what’s Vitor going to have to do to get people to take him seriously again? I think he runs through Rumble and everyone else at middleweight not named Anderson Silva
Beating a top 15 fighter at 185 would be a good start for Vitor.
He’s only done it once and that’s three weeks shy of being a full three years past.
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by pdl on Jan 2, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
MANBEARPIG IS BACK!
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 7:28 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
HOW HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE
Simply amazing.
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by Patrick Wyman on Jan 2, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Shit, Thiago Alves is running the gauntlet.
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by T.C. Engel on Jan 2, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions 3 recs
Am I the only one who thinks Mendes is being looked past? There seems to be more discussion about Aldo/Jung, or Aldo/Poirier than his bout with Mendes.
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I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mendes win, since I never count out wrestling, combined with the last round of Aldo vs Hominik. I think Aldo wins, but for people to give Mendes no chance at winning is just silly.
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yeah Mednes has a legit chance
Especially considering Aldo’s problems cutting weight recently and Mendes’ wrestling
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by Our Bovine Public on Jan 2, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like nobody really knows Mendes’ game very well and his recent streak of decisions has the general public looking past him. He’s a 2-1 underdog right now, which sounds about right to me, but he certainly has a shot.
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by Patrick Wyman on Jan 2, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
it is really going to hinge on his ability to take a few strikes on his way in to get the TD
it is similar to Chael v. Anderson in that respect
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if Mendes will be able to get the takedown at all, even if he does get inside. I think he’ll have to survive the first 2 rounds before he gets it to the mat.
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by POW on Jan 2, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I can see Aldo using the Thai clinch to defend takedowns and land some offense if Mendes gets inside.
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by Patrick Wyman on Jan 2, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
I’m interested to see if he can hang on and get the takedown, but I’m equally interested in how Aldo deals with a stifling, top-control fighter like Mendes. His bottom game is still mostly unknown aside from the Hominick fight, which I’m skeptical about because of his condition.
"I knew I hurt him cause when I throw the elbow he went ugghh" - GSP
It’s a cliche, but Aldo really does have world class BJJ. That said, finishes from the back are pretty rare these days, particularly at the championship level. If he wants to win, he has to either stay on his feet, get back to his feet, or somehow get on top.
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by POW on Jan 2, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
If he wants to win, he has to either stay on his feet, get back to his feet, or somehow get on top.
Luckily for him, he’s one of the best in MMA history at doing those things.
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by TheFilt on Jan 2, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
True
Have we ever seen anybody tag Mendes? I honestly have no idea what his chin is like.
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by Patrick Wyman on Jan 2, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
If its anything like Faber’s, it looks like a butt.
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by mburtoni on Jan 2, 2012 11:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
Nobody has outwrestled Aldo
or even come close to it. That includes fights Faber, Mike Brown(at his best) and Kenny Florian.
He’s been taken down twice in the WEC/UFC and bounced back up instantly both times.
Chad didn’t even look overly impressive against Omigawa. IMO its extremely unlikely that he will be able to control Aldo at all if he is even able to get him down.
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by TheFilt on Jan 2, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Could someone explain to me the betting for MMA? I see all this + and – stuff and I can’t make heads or tails of it. I’m ready to take my noob comments like a man.
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But on a serious note, + means underdog, – means favorite. Then it is based on betting 100 dollars. If you put 100 on a +200means underdog, you get 200. The for a -200third favorite, you must put down 200 to get 100
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by halitosis on Jan 2, 2012 10:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
get rid of the "means" after +200
My phone adds words after numbers for some reason. I didn’t catch that one
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by halitosis on Jan 2, 2012 10:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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I’ve been seeing these lines for about a year and scratching my head. I’ve only bet football and basketball in my life. Sounds like betting MMA is a much tougher game. If my picks from UFC 141 are any indicator, I best stick to those sports. The only fight I picked right was the Diaz fight. Curse you Nam Phan! I tried to make a bet with my homeboy Double A which was a simple gentlemans bet: If Lesnar had won, he would have had to listen to ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols" every day for a month. If ‘Reem had won, I would have had to listen to Katy Perry’s album every day for a month. In hindsight, I’m glad he didn’t take that bet! California Gurlz makes makes me itch. Have A Nice Day!
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by Mr. Socko on Jan 2, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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rumble is going to knock off vitor. vitor is getting knocked out or getting beat on for three rounds on his back either way he’s getting ran through by rumble.it’s rumbles time vitor’s time is up..
by psychoblack on Jan 2, 2012 7:59 PM EST reply actions 17 recs
awesome
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by Our Bovine Public on Jan 2, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Where's this from?
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I think they are going to have a hard time braking 250k buys on this card.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
by memitim on Jan 2, 2012 8:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I don't even think it makes 200k
And I don’t think you mean “braking” ;)
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by pdl on Jan 2, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Lighter weight classes can't sell unless the fighters do it themselves
Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao is currently on the UFC 143 prelims. That is a fu**ing travesty.
The UFC promotes their top fighters so poorly and then turn around and actually call Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope a “battle of top-class welterweights”.
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If Jorgensen and Barao dont get to the ppv card I am going to diarrhea shit all over Dana White's front door
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Amir Sadollah is fighting
So I should probably just pencil him in for the main card since he’s been on the prelims only one time. Then you have Nelson vs. Werdum, Koscheck vs. Pierce, Condit vs. Diaz, Poirier vs. TBA (Lamas pulled out), and then Sadollah vs. Lopez.
Jorgensen vs. Barao loses out I guess.
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Sadollah needs to be on FX prelims.
Jorgensen v. Barao winner gets a title shot. Sadollah vs. Lopez winner gets Seth Baczynski. Seems pretty simple to me
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Now that the prelims are on TV, I don’t think being off of the main card is so bad. If they pull big ratings, then it could be a better thing for the fighters involved. That said, that has #1 contender written all over it, and should be on the PPV.
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by Mr. Socko on Jan 3, 2012 1:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
If I say braking I mean braking. I think you are right, breaking 200k is going to be tough, wait, I mean braking. Damn you, Nazi Reporter!
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
by memitim on Jan 2, 2012 8:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't know about that....
…..but either way, I won’t be purchasing this one. This card does nothing for me.
Mendes for the dec W
same for rumble
OnJan 14th Chad Mendes will handily defeat Jose aldo, GUARANTEED
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Jose Aldo is giong to kill Mendes
Florian’s wrestling isn’t on Mendes’ level but Aldo handled it just fine and has very good BJJ. He insta-mounted Florian twice.
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by SSreporters on Jan 2, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
People will hype up Mendes' wrestling as the answer to Aldo
And then Jose will spend the whole fight lighting him up on the feet.
And what’s the over/under on how many punches Rumble takes to the back of the head? I’m thinking at least 2 clean shots and probably two more suspect ones.
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by simpsycho on Jan 2, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Perfect
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 2, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
slap yo self
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by halitosis on Jan 2, 2012 10:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
People will hype up Mendes’ wrestling as the answer to Aldo And then Jose will spend the whole fight lighting him up on the feet.
This is exactly what’s gonna happen.
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BRO BUT ALDOS RESTULING IS NOT VERY TESTED
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by halitosis on Jan 2, 2012 10:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I almost forgot!
Gonzaga’s getting smashed
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by halitosis on Jan 2, 2012 10:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
props to rumble for taking this fight as his 1st at MW. i honestly dont see how how wins this but i do know one man is getting ktfo’d.
I’m tempted to pick mendez tbh. i can see him stealing 3 rounds with agression and a few td’s.
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by Hardy's in your face on Jan 2, 2012 10:46 PM EST reply actions
*how he wins
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by Hardy's in your face on Jan 2, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Why?
Aldo has dominated other great wrestlers with ease. Why is Mendes different? Worse standup than the other wrestlers?
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by halitosis on Jan 2, 2012 10:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Mendes is the best wrestler Aldo is going to face besides Faber.
Mike Brown and Manny Gamburyan are ok wrestlers but nothing special. I think Aldo will win but Mendes has a better shot than anyone Aldo has faced. He is young, fast, strong and he has beaten a lot of good guys.
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by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Jan 3, 2012 7:59 AM EST up reply actions
according to wiki chad placed 2nd in the NCAA cahmpioships in his senior year at 141 lbs so i’m not convinced Aldo has dealt with this type of wrestler. Mendes has a great motor and has the potential to put on aldo on his back for atleast short periods of time. it could easily be enough to steal 3 rounds. Aldo knows he wont be able to use his kicks as frequently as he would like so his offensive production might be low. This should be a clinch heavey fight with a lot of time on the cage so i dont think we should expect a showcase for aldo by any stretch.
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by Hardy's in your face on Jan 2, 2012 11:54 PM EST reply actions
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by Hardy's in your face on Jan 2, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Only checked out this thread to see if psychoblack commented about AJ, satisfied
by Robert V-U on Jan 3, 2012 12:08 AM EST reply actions 5 recs
Peep
I went to college with mendes… The little MF’er is an excellent wrestler, aldo has not faced anyone of that wrestling caliber. That being said… Im betting on Aldo lighting him up like a xmas tree and finally showing the ’ late to the party’ fans what hes really capable of. Aldo is a beast i mean…. look at that buck 50 on his face
So has Palhares gotten that help yet?
I knew he was looking for a sports psych or something? I hope he didn’t find one. For entertainment sakes.
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