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UFC 142 PREDICTIONS AND DISCUSSION

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Gregory
Gregory
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01.14.2012 | 1:17 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 1100th

UFC 142 is coming to you live tonight from that mysterious yet seemingly awesome place called Rio. Jose Aldo defends his belt against Chad Mendes in a compelling featherweight main event.

Things are scheduled to kick off at AROUND 7:30 eastern time for a single prelim fight on Facebook.com/UFC.  Then at 8:00 eastern time you can catch 4 fights for free on FX (for the first time, FX, not Spike!) . Finally at 10:00pm eastern time, plunk down your hard earned dollars to watch the Pay Per View main card.

Your prediction results and leaderboard ranking will automatically show up in any posts made here. If you want to embed your full listing of picks you can do that also.   Your picks, as well as a link to embed the image, and the top of the site-wide leaderboard will all be available in the right column on this thread.

Enjoy the fights and good luck in your predictions! 

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UFC 142
  • Saturday 01.14.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
  • Name: UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes
  • Also Known As: UFC Rio: Aldo vs Mendes
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: HSBC Arena
  • Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 235,000 | TV Ratings: 880,000 average viewers (FX Prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 10
  • Promotion Links:
  • Event Links:
Bout   Info
José Aldo   defeats   Chad Mendes   via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches   4:59 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Vitor Belfort   defeats   Anthony Johnson   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:49 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Rousimar Palhares   defeats   Mike Massenzio   via Submission, Heel Hook   1:03 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Carlo Prater   defeats   Erick Silva   via Disqualificaton, Knee and Punches   0:29 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Edson Barboza   defeats   Terry Etim   via KO/TKO, Wheel Kick   2:02 Round 3 of 3, 12:02 Total Bout Page
Thiago Tavares   defeats   Sam Stout   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Gabriel Gonzaga   defeats   Ednaldo Oliveira   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:22 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Iuri Alcântara   defeats   Michihiro Omigawa   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mike Pyle   defeats   Ricardo Funch   via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches   1:22 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Felipe Arantes   defeats   Antonio Carvalho   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

01.14.2012 | 9:05 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 7th with 12 others

4-4  i hope gonzaga goes onto a few more wins in the octagon. i always liked gabriel after i saw that headkick of his.
joe kerr
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01.14.2012 | 9:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 63rd

Very, very impressive showing by Gonzaga! I wish I'd remember his BJJ skills when picking him for a KO.

"If the enemy rejects the ground, I would take him down by tackle. Why didn’t he [Royler] do so? May I introduce him to a good coach? His tackle was... like a girl’s one... Mr. Royler, how are you feeling?" - Kazushi Sakuraba

MikeLovesTacos XD
MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.14.2012 | 9:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 130th

Very happy Gonzaga got the W. Now I wanna see Stout fight!!!

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Swickotine
Swickotine
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01.14.2012 | 9:05 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 63rd

Great Job GONZAGA...I had 2nd round Sub but still. Glad he's back with a win and in UFC.

"I'm bi-polar...nice jab, mean hook."

hdmexiqtioner
hdmexiqtioner
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01.14.2012 | 9:06 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 521st

WELCOME BACK NAPAO!

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

michigandolphin
michigandolphin
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01.14.2012 | 9:06 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 130th

Gabe finally coming back to his senses and using some BJJ! Good for him.

"Frig off, bud"

OlexeiTolchev
OlexeiTolchev
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01.14.2012 | 9:06 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 521st

Now that's the Gonzaga that can be a force at HW, no more K-1 Manbearpig

"Winter is Coming."

xxTank0019xx
xxTank0019xx
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01.14.2012 | 9:07 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 395th

Glad to see Gonzaga back and kicking ass.

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Bigj383
Bigj383
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01.14.2012 | 9:08 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 521st

Not perfect pick for me but nice win for Gonzaga. 

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tucker
tucker
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01.14.2012 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 666th

@FresnoMMA lets hope your right man doing good so far!

"In Reality all men are sculptors constantly chipping away at the unwanted parts of their lives trying to create their idea of the masterpiece."

wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

01.14.2012 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 7th with 12 others

good speech. whats on his shirt, dog and bones?
FresnoMMA
FresnoMMA
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01.14.2012 | 9:09 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 181st

Wow I'm at the top of the leaderboard...
logan48227
logan48227
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01.14.2012 | 9:10 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 39th with 23 others

Good to see Gonzaga remembered his BJJ black belt. Congrats!

"You have respect, you don't lose your teeth"

xxTank0019xx
xxTank0019xx
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01.14.2012 | 9:11 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 395th

Lets hope palhares can do the same.

"2012 GIF AV Grand Prix "FAH Q" Award winner!"

Gregory
Gregory
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01.14.2012 | 9:13 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 1100th

Nice win for Gonzaga but he did look softer than previously.  Not surprising since he took this on late notice. Hopefully he gets back in fitter condition. He's definitely a UFC caliber heavyweight if given reasonable matchups.

"I live, I die, I live again."

thiagosilva9794
thiagosilva9794
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01.14.2012 | 9:15 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 395th

I'm doing good so far and great fights pumped for Stout vs Tavares!

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

wilflet
wilflet
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01.14.2012 | 9:15 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 1100th

my picks arnt going great, but if the fights carry on delivering like this i wont care.

I do feel like im missing out on these hooters comercials

"Demons run when a good man goes to war."

MikeLovesTacos XD
MikeLovesTacos XD
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01.14.2012 | 9:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 130th

Welcome back Gonzaga!!!

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

kallousklown
kallousklown
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01.14.2012 | 9:18 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 521st

I need stout to KO tavares senseless.

"Are we gonna jump, or we just gonna jerk each other off?"

xxTank0019xx
xxTank0019xx
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01.14.2012 | 9:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 395th

I'm doing well also but this didnt count my Gonzaga win for some reason.

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