UFC 142 Results And Play-By-Play: Jose Aldo Vs. Chad Mendes

The main event of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes. This is a featherweight fight, meaning 145 pounds. This is a championship bout, meaning Aldo's title is on the line. This bout is scheduled for five, five-minute rounds. It's airing on pay-per-view. The referee in charge of the action is Mario Yamasaki.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters standing orthodox and Mendes starts off with several inside leg kicks. And now an outside leg kick. Aldo returns the favor and it's hard. Mendes dives on a single and can't get it. Aldo doing all the stalking now. Aldo fires off another hard outside leg kick. Hard uppercut from Aldo and Mendes dives on another single, but can't get it. Mendes grabs another single, but Aldo spins out. Mendes catches a leg kick and as Aldo spins and Mendes takes his back. Mendes still behind tries a lift, but Aldo uses the fence. Mendes still behind Aldo pressing the champion into the fence. Aldo breaks the tightwaist and drives a knee into Mendes' face. Aldo follows up and that's a wrap. Aldo is still the champ.

Jose Aldo defeats Chad Mendes by knockout at 4:59 of round 1

UFC 142 RIO results:
Vitor Belfort submits Anthony Johnson by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:49 of round 1
Rousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio at 1:03 of round 1
Carlo Prater defeats Erick Silva by disqualification due to illegal blows at :29 of round 1
Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim by knockout at 2:02 of round three
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The fourth bout of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson. This originally was a middleweight bout, but Johnson came in dramatically overweight. This bout is airing on pay-per-view. The referee in charge of the action is Dan Mirogliotta.

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ROUND 1 - Belfort standing southpaw, Johnson is orthodox. Johnson catches a kick and lands on top. Belfort postures for an armbar, but can't land it. Referee Miragliotta stands them up. Belfort misses with two wild hooks, but Johnson presses him against the fence. Johnson hunting a takedown, but the referee stops it before anything can happen. Belfort lands a nice knee which sends Johnson into scramble mode. Johnson able to secure an ankle pick and he's on top again. Again, referee Miragliotta stands up both fighters. From Johnson kneeling, Belfort takes Johnson's back and is hunting the rear naked choke. Belfort grabs his own forearm then a gable grip and sinks his hips into Johnson and that's it, he gets the tap.

Vitor Belfort submits Anthony Johnson by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:49 of round 1

UFC 142 RIO results:
Vitor Belfort submits Anthony Johnson by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:49 of round 1
Rousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio at 1:03 of round 1
Carlo Prater defeats Erick Silva by disqualification due to illegal blows at :29 of round 1
Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim by knockout at 2:02 of round three
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The third bout of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio. This is a middleweight fight, meaning 185 pounds. This bout is airing on pay-per-view. The referee in charge of the action is Leon Roberts.

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ROUND 1 - Palhares is orthodox, Massenzio is southpaw. Palhares reaches for a knee tap and can't get it. He trips Massenzio to the floor, but the American stands. Palhares, out of nowhere, locks up a heel hook off a failed takedown attempt. Massenzio taps almost immediately. That's a wrap, folks.

Rousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio at 1:03 of round 1

UFC 142 RIO results:
Rousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio at 1:03 of round 1
Carlo Prater defeats Erick Silva by disqualification due to illegal blows at :29 of round 1
Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim by knockout at 2:02 of round three
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The second bout of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Erick Silva vs. Carlo Prater. This is a welterweight fight, meaning 170 pounds. This bout is airing on pay-per-view. The referee in charge of the action is Mario Yamasaki.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters open orthodox. Prater eats a left middle kick after a right hand and he goes down. Silva pounces and referee Yamasaki stops the bout there. Prater appears to be pointing to his shoulder or neck as a place of injury.

Carlo Prater defeats Erick Silva by disqualification due to illegal blows at :29 of round 1

UFC 142 RIO results:
Carlo Prater defeats Erick Silva by disqualification due to illegal blows at :29 of round 1
Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim by knockout at 2:02 of round three
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The first bout of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Terry Etim vs. Edson Barboza. This is a lightweight fight, meaning 155 pounds. This bout is airing on FX. The referee in charge of the action is Dan Miroglitta.

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ROUND 1 - Etim lands a double, but Barboza stands right away. Both fighters standing orthodox. Etim shoots again and this time Barboza butterfly sweeps Etim to the side. Barboza stands. Hard outside leg kick from Barboza. Extra hard shots from Barboza to Etim's legs. Nice left hook by Etim, but Barboza responds. Etim shoots a takedown again, but it's stuffed and he eats a right to the body. Hard inside leg kicks, twice, by Barboza and now a one-two. Spinning back kick from Barboza lands.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Barboza

ROUND 2 - Barboza firing hard leg kicks over and over to Etim's legs (mostly on the outside). Etim is getting chewed up here. Jab to the body by Barboza. Etim is stalking, but he's hesitant and getting caught with combinations. Etim nails a double, but Barboza stands immediately and shucks Etim off. Excellent left to the body followed by a right hand from Barboza. And more outside leg kicks from Barboza as the round expires.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Barboza

ROUND 3 - Barboza opens up again with a leg kick, but Etim fires back. And just like that, a spinning heel kick from Barboza puts Etim to sleep immediately. An incredible knockout from Barboza. Absolutely sensational.

Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim by knockout at 2:02 of round three.

UFC 142 RIO results:

Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim by knockout at 2:02 of round three
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The fifth bout of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout. This is a lightweight fight, meaning 155 pounds. This bout is airing on FX. The referee in charge of the action is Mario Yamasaki.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters come out orthodox. Tavares fires a right and clinches Stout. Stout now dragged to the floor with an outside trip. Stout manages to stand from the underhook and they separate. Tavares clinches again and again trips Stout to the floor. Stout tries to stand is slammed back to the mat. Stout stands again leaving his neck exposed. Tavares jumps guillotine, but Stout escapes and now drives forward. Stout's on top. Tavares attempts a leg lock, but it goes nowhere. Left hand to the body by Stout. Tavares' takedown is stuffed, but he lands a punch on the way out.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Tavares.

ROUND 2 - Tavares ducks under a punch and attempts a takedown, but it's stuffed. Right hand from Tavares finds the mark. Another right hand from Tavares land flush on Stout. Excellent left to the body from Stout. Another right hand from Tavares and behind his left ear Stout is bleeding.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Tavares.

ROUND 3 - Hard right hand again from Tavares. Nice outside leg kick from Tavares after a brief intermission due to Stout landing a groin kick. Tavares changes levels without striking and is stuffed immediately. Two nice body shots from Stout and he's stalking now. Tavares shoots a double again, now switching to the single, but still can't get it. Another nice outside leg kick from Tavares. Good jab from Stout lands. Right hand by Stout briefly rocks Tavares, but he recovers. Stout is pouring it on, but the bell sounds.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Stout and the bout 29-28 Tavares.

Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)

UFC 142 RIO results:
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Sout by unanimous decision (scores not read)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The fourth fight of the night at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Ednaldo Oliveira vs. Gabriel Gonzaga. This is a heavyweight fight, meaning neither fighter may weigh more than 266 pounds. This bout is airing on FX. The referee in charge of the action is Dan Miragliotta.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters open orthodox. Not a lot of action to open the frame. Gonzaga blocks a punch and uses a single leg dump to put Oliveira on his back. Oliveira is able to stand for a moment before Gonzaga yanks him to the mat. Gonzaga on top in half guard now. Oliveira tries to stand off a post, but Gonzaga snatches the rear naked choke, flattens Oliveira out and that's a wrap.

Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1.

UFC 142 RIO results:

Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The third bout of the evening at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara. This is a featherweight bout, meaning 145 pounds. This bout is airing on FX. The referee in charge of the action is Leon Roberts.

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ROUND 1 - Alcantara lands a hard knee and a left hand already. Omigawa appears to be switching stances and is stuffed on a takedown. Alcantara standing southpaw. Left hand now from Alcantara. Spinning back fist attempt from Omigawa whiffs. Another one-two combo from Alcantara. Another one-two from Alcantara, but not a ton of authority this time. Hard driving knee from Alcarnara and then a monster spinning back fist. In a scramble Alcantara takes Omigawa's back. Omigawa stands and manages to reverse into top position as he falls forward. Omigawa moves to half guard. Alcantara postures for an armbar and it appears Omigawa tapped. Replays shows Omigawa's elbow appears dislocated.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Alcantara

ROUND 2 - Omigawa attempts a spinning back first, but can't get it. Omigawa gets rocked again, but recovers quickly. Still, he's on his back while Alcantara is on top. Alcantara moves to mount and then gets the back as Omigawa rolls. Hard punches on top from Alcantara. Alcantara snatches Omigawa off of his base for a rear naked choke, but couldn't get it. Alcantara working from on top again.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Alcantara

ROUND 3 - Alcantara comes out slowly in the third round. Omigawa charging forward a bit, but can't land much. Alcantara lands a body kick and a right hand. Left hand and again from the Brazilian. Alcantara seems tired and loose, but is still nailing Omigawa with hard shots. Left hand from Omigawa. Omigawa trips Alcantara to the floor and is working from on top. Alcantara pressed against the fence, but the ground and pound from Omigawa not very significant. The referee stands them up. Alcantara ends up in mount off a takedown to end the round.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Alcantara and the fight 30-27 Alcantara.

Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

UFC 142 RIO results:
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The second fight of the night at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Mike Pyle vs. Ricardo Funch. This is a welterweight bout, meaning 170 pounds. This bout is airing on FX. The referee in charge of the action is Mario Yamasaki.

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ROUND 1 - Funch opens southpaw, Pyle is orthodox. Funch clinches in the center of the cage, but they separate. Nice inside leg kick by Pyle. Hard right hand by Pyle nails Funch and stumbles him. A hard knee follow up from Pyle completely drops Funch. Pyle swarms as Funch covers up. Funch eventually rolls to his side still covering and referee Mario Yamasaki has seen enough. That's the end of the fight and Pyle is being booed mercilessly by the partisan Brazilian crowd.

Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:22 of round 1.

UFC 142 RIO results:

Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch by TKO (referee stoppage) at of round 1
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

The first bout of the night at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho. This is a featherweight bout, meaning 145 pounds. The referee in charge of the action is Leon Roberts.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters open orthodox. Carvalho knocks Arantes down with a punch and passes to half guard. Aranates tries to stand, but is cradled over to his side. In a scramble Carvalho takes Arantes back, but the scramble continues and now Carvalho is holding Arantes with a front headlock. Arantes drove forward for a takedown, but it's stuffed and Carvalho passes to mount. Arantes drives his hips back and manages to stand. Nice jab by Arantes. And a hard inside leg kick from the Brazilian. Glancing right hand from Arantes lands. Arantes attempts a flying knee, but Carvalho catches and tries for a tree top takedown, but settles for a body kick instead.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Carvalho.

ROUND 2 - Arantes and Carvalho trade to open the round, but so far Arantes getting the better of the exchanges. The fighters now trading outside leg kicks. Arantes clinches with Carvalho, but Carvalho is now pushing Arantes against the fence. They separate. Takedown attempt by Carvalho is stuffed, but he lands a right hand on the exit. In a pocket exchange, Carvalho eats a quick head kick. Arantes drives a knee to the midsection of Carvalho.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Arantes.

ROUND 3 - High pace to start the frame. Arantes landing two hard outside leg kicks in the first 30 seconds. Carvalho returns one of his own. Carvalho shoots from way outside and is stuffed. He pulls guard and now Arantes working from on top. Decent elbows on top from Arantes and now Carvalho is cut. Carvalho tries to sit up, but Arantes presses him back down. Carvalho underhooks and stands. Spinning wheelkick from Carvalho misses. Hard knee from Arantes and now a right hand. Flying knee from Carvalho and he misses.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Arantes and the fight 29-28 Arantes.

UFC 142 results: Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).