**UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread**

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 16, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
Erick Silva Gets New Opponent for UFC Rio 142
Posted on December 16, 2011 by MMAWeekly.com Staff
http://mmaweekly.com/erick-silva-gets-new-opponent-for-ufc-rio-142
Erick Silva vs Carlos Prater
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UFC 142 (also known as UFC Rio 2) marks Prater’s first time in the Octagon, although he did serve a two-fight stint in the WEC under Zuffa ownership. He lost to Carlos Condit and Brock Larson in the WEC, but has recently bounced back going four-for-four in 2011, all by way of submission, including a victory over TUF 9 veteran Cameron Dollar.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: SilvaP4PKing
Date: December 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 17, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
SilvaP4PKing said:
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It burns me that a vid with Jose Aldo on the thumbnail is not view able in my country. :evil:
Based on the current poll SP4PK, looks like we're pulling for the exact opposite people.
(ex. tree stump)

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: SilvaP4PKing
Date: December 17, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
FIGHTMAGNET said:
SilvaP4PKing said:
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It burns me that a vid with Jose Aldo on the thumbnail is not view able in my country. :evil:
Based on the current poll SP4PK, looks like we're pulling for the exact opposite people.
(ex. tree stump)
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Damn really not available? Sucks... It is the ufc 142 Promo for brazilians.
Hey, those aren't my votes, this poll got reseted somehow and i'm going to re-vote only now =x. Brazil 5-0 in the main card.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 17, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
SilvaP4PKing said:
Hey, those aren't my votes, this poll got reseted somehow and i'm going to re-vote only now =x. Brazil 5-0 in the main card.
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Ya, I had the poll re-set with Prater in for Siyar. I thought maybe those were your votes, as only myself and one other person had voted. Anyways, glad the main card hasn't fallen apart
yet
. :lol:

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 17, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
Replacement Ricardo Funch meets Mike Pyle at UFC 142 in Brazil
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Dec 17, 2011 at 2:00 pm ET
http://mmajunkie.com/news/26586/replacement-ricardo-funch-meets-mike-pyle-at-ufc-142-in-brazil.mma
The latest UFC 142 card now includes:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
•Champ Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes (for featherweight title)
•Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
•Mike Massenzio vs. Rousimar Palhares
•Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva
•Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
•Sam Stout vs. Thiago Tavares
•Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle
•Fabio Maldonado vs. TBA
•Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira*
•Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio "Pato" Carvalho
•Yuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
* - Not officially announced
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: themmasupreme
Date: December 17, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/k1PeQHjkU4s&feature=youtu.be&a[/youtube]

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: shaun00
Date: December 19, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/9h3yDfQKqr0[/youtube]

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: December 19, 2011 at 01:12 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
Champ Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes (for featherweight title)
Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
Mike Massenzio vs. Rousimar Palhares
Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva
Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
Sam Stout vs. Thiago Tavares
Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle
Caio Magalhaes vs. Fabio Maldonado
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira
Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio "Pato" Carvalho
Yuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 19, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
“Countdown to UFC 142″ Debuts Tuesday, January 10th at 9PM ET/PT on FUEL TV

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 19, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
Vitor Belfort: The Road to UFC® 142
UFC® 142 co-main contender Vitor Belfort lets us inside his training camp in this exclusive video series, Vitor Belfort: The Road to UFC® 142. Get full access, and watch as The Phenom prepares for his bout against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson at UFC® 142: Aldo vs Mendes. Tickets are still available for this historic event, live from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 14.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/Fx3WOdYlN8A?rel=0&hd=1[/youtube]

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: FlipMMA
Date: December 19, 2011 at 09:11 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
Can't believe there hasn't been a mention of the Etim vs Barboza fight at all for this thread. Other than the Vitor vs Rumble fight, this is the most intriguing fight for me on the card. Barboza has some of the sickest standup in the lightweight division and has been in two wars with Pearson and Njokuani and also dominated Mike Lullo with some of the most vicious leg kicks I've ever seen. Etim coming off of a very impressive performance against Faaloloto. Both are just 25 years of age and are rising stars in the UFC's lightweight division.
I really don't know who to pick in this fight. I'm leaning towards Barboza via decision. Don't think we'll see a finish in this one, unfortunately.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: December 19, 2011 at 09:34 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
FlipMMA said:
Can't believe there hasn't been a mention of the Etim vs Barboza fight at all for this thread. Other than the Vitor vs Rumble fight, this is the most intriguing fight for me on the card. Barboza has some of the sickest standup in the lightweight division and has been in two wars with Pearson and Njokuani and also dominated Mike Lullo with some of the most vicious leg kicks I've ever seen. Etim coming off of a very impressive performance against Faaloloto. Both are just 25 years of age and are rising stars in the UFC's lightweight division.
I really don't know who to pick in this fight. I'm leaning towards Barboza via decision. Don't think we'll see a finish in this one, unfortunately.
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It could be a draw if you look at Barboza's recent record:
TKO
UD
SD
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Draw?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 22, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
Jose Aldo(c)vs. Chad Mendes Betting Odds
To the surprise of no one, champ Jose Aldo is favored to retain his featherweight crown when he meets Chad Mendes at UFC 142. However, unlike the lopsided lines Aldo has enjoyed in previous title defenses, he is only a -240 odds-on favorite to beat “Money” in Brazil.
Mendes, on the other hand, checks in as nearly a 2-to-1 underdog in his first championship affair.
Although the event is less than a month out, the Holidays have sent the Gambling Gods into vacation mode. No other wagering odds have been released for the show thus far.
Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena will host the January 14th fiesta. The 145-pound affair headlines the pay-per-view broadcast.
Here are the lines for Aldo vs. Mendes (Courtesy of BetUS):
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Vs.
Favorite (-) Underdog (+)
Chad Mendes +190
Jose Aldo -240
Gambling 101:
Bet $240 on Aldo and he wins, you win $100
Bet $100 on Mendes and he wins, you win $190
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: December 22, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
I like Mendes here, especially at +190, gonna start saving money so I can lump on him at 142. Chad is the biggest threat Aldo has ever faced IMO. He hasn't got as good striking as Faber and that benefits him in this fight believe it or not. Faber thought he could hang with Aldo on the feet and by the time he realized that he couldn't, his legs were in bits, Chad will not take that chance, he will just go to his regular wrestling route to a decision victory, maybe even catch a late arm-triangle, RNC or guillotine victory if Aldo tires.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: wolf
Date: December 22, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
FlipMMA said:
Can't believe there hasn't been a mention of the Etim vs Barboza fight at all for this thread. Other than the Vitor vs Rumble fight, this is the most intriguing fight for me on the card. Barboza has some of the sickest standup in the lightweight division and has been in two wars with Pearson and Njokuani and also dominated Mike Lullo with some of the most vicious leg kicks I've ever seen. Etim coming off of a very impressive performance against Faaloloto. Both are just 25 years of age and are rising stars in the UFC's lightweight division.
I really don't know who to pick in this fight. I'm leaning towards Barboza via decision. Don't think we'll see a finish in this one, unfortunately.
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Was thinking the same thing. Its a classic matchup of striker vs grappler. Etim will win by sub or barboza will win by ko. I picked barboza though. Gonna be a great fight with some exciting scrambles.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: December 22, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Smasher170
Date: December 22, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
FIGHTMAGNET said:
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Excellent, thats what I call a mutually beneficial relationship.
War ALDO!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: holmezy
Date: December 22, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
Smasher170 said:
FIGHTMAGNET said:
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Excellent, thats what I call a mutually beneficial relationship.
War ALDO!
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+1
Exactly what I was thinking, will do them both good for sure.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: GOODNIGHTIRENE
Date: December 22, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-142-aldo-c-vs-mendes-official-discussion-thread.43941/

Re: **UFC 142: Aldo (c) vs Mendes Official Discussion Thread
USA Parlay:
Anthony Johnson + Chad Mendes is 5 to 1