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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.

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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:
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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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Swickotine
Swickotine
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01.14.2012 | 4:20 PM ET

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

I changed from Vito to AJ yesterday, but now I'm switching back after Dana's blog.

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

kallousklown
kallousklown
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01.14.2012 | 4:29 PM ET

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

crap, I cant wait for these freakin prelims to start. Im really pumped up for Gonzagas return and to watch alcantara vs omigawa.

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

Gregory
Gregory
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01.14.2012 | 6:38 PM ET

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

here we go




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minotauro11
minotauro11
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01.14.2012 | 6:43 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 283rd

I only have 3 finishes as well

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mulefloyd
mulefloyd
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01.14.2012 | 6:45 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 181st

Don't take this wrong Greg, but I hope your picks aren't right or I see a boring card :)

"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."

ProdigyKid14
ProdigyKid14
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01.14.2012 | 6:45 PM ET

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

I also only have three finishes.

"I fight em all. Men, women, children, ******** people, it doesn't matter. If you hit me, we're gonna fight. -Charles Bennett"

FresnoMMA
FresnoMMA
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01.14.2012 | 6:45 PM ET

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



I only have 4 and they're all submissions
Brazilian Jitz
Brazilian Jitz
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01.14.2012 | 6:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 283rd

@mulefloyd  What's wrong with a decision?  Most of the best fights go to the judges scorecard.

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Gregory
Gregory
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01.14.2012 | 6:48 PM ET

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

I understand mule.


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wilflet
wilflet
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01.14.2012 | 6:48 PM ET

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

Im calling 7, but looking back on it that may well me wishful thinking, we'll see over the next few hours.

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

mulefloyd
mulefloyd
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01.14.2012 | 6:48 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 181st

True but I think a majority of decisions are lackluster. I think Hendo/Shogun is the exception but I would love a card of 12 decisions if they were all good.

"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."

wolfmanhowl
wolfmanhowl

01.14.2012 | 6:49 PM ET

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


i went with all brazillians except one. 5 decisions for me.
minotauro11
minotauro11
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01.14.2012 | 6:51 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 283rd

I think in general the finish is the most exciting and memorable part of a fight, but FOTN almost always goes to a decision. I could care less if a card is all decisions, if they're all solid fights. 

"We Are All One"

FresnoMMA
FresnoMMA
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01.14.2012 | 6:55 PM ET

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

Yeah and with fights like JDS/Carwin, I honestly think the lack of a finish made the fight even better.  If JDS would have finished Carwin, even in the final round, it wouldn't have been as awesome as it was to see him take that much punishment and still push forward and fight.  Seeing that was better than seeing a KO.
mulefloyd
mulefloyd
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01.14.2012 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 181st

Usually a decision like that is a result of the losing fighter being too tough to finish and those fights I applaud but the ones where one guy could finish but doesn't either from being too cautious or being satisfied with a decision are the ones I dread.

"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."

FresnoMMA
FresnoMMA
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01.14.2012 | 7:25 PM ET

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

@mule One that comes to mind is Mark Hunt vs Rothwell, Rothwell was practically sticking his chin out and asking to get knocked out but Hunt was just waddling around doing nothing, it was so irritating.
minotauro11
minotauro11
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01.14.2012 | 7:26 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 283rd

That's what happens when you put 265 pound heavyweights in Denver.

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FresnoMMA
FresnoMMA
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01.14.2012 | 7:28 PM ET

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

Haha yeah I know, I realize they must have been ****** tired but I was like screaming at the TV for him to finish because I really wanted him to win.
Lopati
Lopati
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01.14.2012 | 7:31 PM ET

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

Facebook fights are about to start

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wilflet
wilflet
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01.14.2012 | 7:32 PM ET

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

does anyone else find the holding music on the facebook stream really annoying?

Just a few minutes away so time to make a cup of tea,  post my picks and wish everyone luck




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

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