UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes Results and play by playJanuary 14, 2012 by Joe Rocha

UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes will take place Sat., Jan. 14th from HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The dominating Brazilian featherweight champ Jose Aldo will look to defend his title against undefeated wrestler Chad Mendes. Also expect to see The Phenom, Vitor Belfort take on Anthony Johnson as he transitions to middleweight.

Main card

Featherweight Championship:
José Aldo (c) vs. Chad Mendes
Jose Aldo defeats Chad Mendes via KO – Round 1, 4:59

Middleweight bout:
Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
Vitor Belfort defeats Anthony Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:49 seconds

Middleweight bout:
Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio
Rousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio via submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 1:03

Welterweight bout:
Erick Silva vs. Carlo Prater
Erick Silva disqualified against Carlo Prater via punches to the back of the head – Round 1

Lightweight bout:
Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
Edson Barboza defeats Terry Etim via KO (wheel kick) Round 3, 2:02

Preliminary card (FX)

Lightweight bout:
Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout
Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Stout defeats via unanimous decision (scorecard not announced)

Heavyweight bout:
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira via submission (rear naked choke) – Round 1, 3:22

Featherweight bout:
Yuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
Yuri Alcantara defeats Michihiro Omigawa via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27 )

Welterweight bout:
Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle
Mike Pyle defeats Ricardo Funch via TKO – Round 1, 1:22

Featherweight bout:
Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho
Felipe Arantes defeats Antonio Carvalho via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28,29-28)