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Jose Aldo Knocks Out Chad Mendes at UFC 142, Keeps Featherweight Belt

Filed under: UFC, NewsJose Aldo is still the featherweight champion of the UFC.

Aldo, fighting back home in Brazil for the first time since signing with Zuffa, defeated Chad Mendes by first-round knockout at UFC 142, defending his featherweight title …

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Jose Aldo retains his UFC featherweight title with his win over Chad Mendes at UFC 142.Jose Aldo is still the featherweight champion of the UFC.

Aldo, fighting back home in Brazil for the first time since signing with Zuffa, defeated Chad Mendes by first-round knockout at UFC 142, defending his featherweight title and showing once again that he’s among the most lethal strikers in mixed martial arts, in any weight class.

It was a huge left knee to Mendes’ face that knocked Mendes flat on his back, and Aldo then pounced with a couple of punches on the ground before referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the fight at the 4 minute, 59 second mark of the first round — just one second remained in the round.

“I want to thank the home crowd, all my friends who came out,” Aldo said afterward. “I’m so happy fighting at home.”


Aldo showed that happiness to be fighting at home by running into the crowd after the fight, where he was mobbed by fans. It could have caused a crowd control problem, as large numbers of fans swarmed around Aldo, but there were no incidents and Aldo eventually made his way back into the Octagon for his post-fight interview.

The story of the fight before that brutal knee was Mendes’ inability to take Aldo down: Mendes tried for takedowns and Aldo had little trouble shaking him off. In the final minute of the fight Mendes did grab hold of Aldo and clinch with him against the fence, and at one point Aldo had to hold the fence to prevent from being taken down. But Aldo bided his time against the fence, saw that opening, and finished things with that knee.

The win improves Aldo’s professional MMA record to 21-1, while Mendes lost for the first time in his career and drops to 11-1.

“Jose’s a great champion. He’s a tough dude. That’s the best I’ve felt for any fight, I was very prepared, and he got me,” Mendes said afterward. “He was the better man.”

For Mendes, there’s no shame in losing to Aldo. Aldo is among the greatest fighters in the sport.

 

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UFC 142 Live Blog: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Updates

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Jose Aldo faces Chad Mendes at UFC 142 in Brazil.This is the UFC 142 live blog for Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes, the main event of tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aldo (20-1) aims to make his third successful UFC featherweight title defense, having already defeated Mark Hominick and Kenny Florian last year via decisions. Mendes (11-0) is a wrestler out of Urijah Faber‘s team Alpha Male who holds UFC wins over Michihiro Omigawa and Rani Yahya.

The live blog is below.


Mendes is all smiles as he makes his way to the cage to “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses. A focused Aldo walks out to what has become his entrance song “Run This Town” by Jay-Z.

Mario Yamasaki will referee this UFC featherweight title fight.

Round 1: Mendes initiates with several inside leg kicks. Mendes lands a leg kick that throws Aldo off. Aldo returns fire with a powerful leg kick. Mendes attempts his first takedown at 3:51 and Aldo stuffs it. Aldo walks forward and lands a jab. Aldo scores on a crushing leg kick. Mendes shoots again and Aldo stops it. Mendes has always overwhelmed his opponents with takedowns but so far his attempts have not been close whatsoever. Mendes misses on his third takedown attempt. Mendes catches Aldo coming in and controls Aldo’s back. Mendes tries to dump Aldo, and would have gotten the take down, but Aldo grabs the fence. Mendes tries again and Aldo is able to stay on his feet. Aldo spins out and follows with a knee that drops Mendes. Aldo adds three more right punches and knocks out Mendes. Aldo then runs into the crowd and it’s quite the scene. A fitting scene to cap off a wild UFC in Brazil.

Aldo wins via KO – Round 1, 4:59

 

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Jose Aldo faces Chad Mendes at UFC 142 in Brazil.This is the UFC 142 live blog for Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes, the main event of tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aldo (20-1) aims to make his third successful UFC featherweight title defense, having already defeated Mark Hominick and Kenny Florian last year via decisions. Mendes (11-0) is a wrestler out of Urijah Faber‘s team Alpha Male who holds UFC wins over Michihiro Omigawa and Rani Yahya.

The live blog is below.


Mendes is all smiles as he makes his way to the cage to “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses. A focused Aldo walks out to what has become his entrance song “Run This Town” by Jay-Z.

Mario Yamasaki will referee this UFC featherweight title fight.

Round 1: Mendes initiates with several inside leg kicks. Mendes lands a leg kick that throws Aldo off. Aldo returns fire with a powerful leg kick. Mendes attempts his first takedown at 3:51 and Aldo stuffs it. Aldo walks forward and lands a jab. Aldo scores on a crushing leg kick. Mendes shoots again and Aldo stops it. Mendes has always overwhelmed his opponents with takedowns but so far his attempts have not been close whatsoever. Mendes misses on his third takedown attempt. Mendes catches Aldo coming in and controls Aldo’s back. Mendes tries to dump Aldo, and would have gotten the take down, but Aldo grabs the fence. Mendes tries again and Aldo is able to stay on his feet. Aldo spins out and follows with a knee that drops Mendes. Aldo adds three more right punches and knocks out Mendes. Aldo then runs into the crowd and it’s quite the scene. A fitting scene to cap off a wild UFC in Brazil.

Aldo wins via KO – Round 1, 4:59

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UFC 142 Results: Vitor Belfort Submits Anthony Johnson

Filed under: UFC, NewsOne of the most popular Brazilian fighters in the UFC put on a show back home on Saturday night.

Vitor Belfort, who has been with the UFC longer than any active fighter and is a star in his homeland, fought in Brazil for the firs…

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Vitor Belfort defeated Anthony Johnson in the co-main event at UFC 142.One of the most popular Brazilian fighters in the UFC put on a show back home on Saturday night.

Vitor Belfort, who has been with the UFC longer than any active fighter and is a star in his homeland, fought in Brazil for the first time since 1998 and pulled off a first-round submission victory over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142.

In the early going Johnson appeared to have Belfort in trouble, but Belfort maintained his composure, got the fight to the ground and steadily transitioned into a dominant position, taking Johnson’s back on the ground. Belfort sunk in a rear-naked choke and Johnson tapped out with just 11 seconds left in the first round.

“A loss is a loss. My legs just got really tired,” Johnson said after the fight. “I didn’t get beat up in there and he really didn’t hurt me with what he hit me with. I just got tired. I’ve got to figure this thing out.”


The fight was marked by controversy beforehand, as Johnson failed to make weight, and there may be more controversy following the fight because referee Dan Miragliotta stood the fighters up twice in the first round for questionable reasons.

“He kept trying to take me down and I kept fighting it. ‘Make him quit.’ That was my goal and I did just that,” Belfort said of Johnson. “I had the whole country (of Brazil) behind me and I could feel it in there tonight. Next to God and my family, my fans are one of the most important things to me. Rio, America, all over….I love my fans.”

But there’s no controversy about this: Belfort put on a tremendous performance. Up next for Belfort is a stint coaching on the upcoming Brazilian season of The Ultimate Fighter, where his opposing coach will be Wanderlei Silva. Belfort will then fight Silva at the end of the season.

If Belfort looks as good against Silva as he did against Johnson, that’s going to be a rough fight for Silva. Belfort is looking good.

 

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UFC 142 Live Streaming Aldo vs. Mendes Post-Fight Press Conference

Immediately after Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes battle it out for the UFC featherweight title at UFC 142, many of the event’s competitors will join UFC president Dana White at the post-fight press conference. Aldo will be looking to defend h…

Immediately after Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes battle it out for the UFC featherweight title at UFC 142, many of the event’s competitors will join UFC president Dana White at the post-fight press conference. Aldo will be looking to defend his UFC belt for a third time at the event, while Mendes will attempt to keep his undefeated record intact.

Saturday’s event at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will also feature a middleweight bout between Vitor Belfort and Anthony Johnson. Despite moving up a division from welterweight, Johnson failed to hit his 185-pound mark for the bout, but Belfort agreed to carry through with the contest.

The event will be packed with a number of other Brazilians looking to please their home country fans in the UFC’s second visit to the South American country in the past five months.

A live streaming feed of the post-fight press conference will be available on the above video player as soon as UFC 142 comes to an end. 

Sean Smith is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report MMA. For the latest insight and updates on everything MMA, you can follow Sean on Twitter @SeanSmithMMA.


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UFC 142 Fight Card: Is Vitor Belfort’s Career Coming to a Close?

Yes, Vitor Belfort’s career is coming to a close, but it’s not a sad occasion like the end of Chuck Liddell’s career or more recently Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipovic’s career.   His career is coming to a close simply …

Yes, Vitor Belfort’s career is coming to a close, but it’s not a sad occasion like the end of Chuck Liddell’s career or more recently Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipovic’s career.   His career is coming to a close simply because of his age, that’s it.  He’s still ferocious.  He’s still deadly with his hands.  He’s still […]

UFC 142 Live Blog: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson Updates

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Vitor Belfort faces Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 in Brazil.This is the UFC 142 live blog for Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson, a middleweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Belfort (20-9) failed to capture the UFC middleweight title in February 2011, but bounced back with a first-round TKO over Yoshihiro Akiyama in August. Johnson (10-3) is a knockout artist coming off a head kick finish against Charlie Brenneman at last August’s UFC on Versus.

The live blog is below.


According to UFC president Dana White, Belfort and Johnson weighed-in two hours ago at 205.6 and 211, respectively.

Dan Miragliotta is the referee.

Round 1: Johnson opens with a front kick. Johnson catches a high kick and tosses Belfort to the floor. Johnson works from inside Belfort’s guard. Belfort turns his hips for an armbar and Johnson quickly stands up. Johnson dives back in with a right punch and goes back to work inside Belfort’s close guard. Miragliotta stands them up. Johnson shoots and switches to a single-leg with Belfort defending against the fence. Johnson throws a looping punch and Belfort avoids it to stun Johnson with punches of his own. Belfort tries for a choke but ends up sliding into guard. Johnson attempts to work from inside Belfort’s guard. The referee stands them up again with 1:45 remaining. While Johnson wasn’t exactly very active inside Belfort’s guard, the two standups have been rather quick. Kinda strange if you ask me. Johnson drops down for the takedown but Belfort makes him pay for it. Belfort punishes Johnson with punches and takes his back. Belfort swoops his own right arm under Johnson’s neck and finishes the rear-naked choke. Johnson taps.

Official Result: Belfort wins via submission – Round 1, 4:49

 

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Vitor Belfort faces Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 in Brazil.This is the UFC 142 live blog for Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson, a middleweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Belfort (20-9) failed to capture the UFC middleweight title in February 2011, but bounced back with a first-round TKO over Yoshihiro Akiyama in August. Johnson (10-3) is a knockout artist coming off a head kick finish against Charlie Brenneman at last August’s UFC on Versus.

The live blog is below.


According to UFC president Dana White, Belfort and Johnson weighed-in two hours ago at 205.6 and 211, respectively.

Dan Miragliotta is the referee.

Round 1: Johnson opens with a front kick. Johnson catches a high kick and tosses Belfort to the floor. Johnson works from inside Belfort’s guard. Belfort turns his hips for an armbar and Johnson quickly stands up. Johnson dives back in with a right punch and goes back to work inside Belfort’s close guard. Miragliotta stands them up. Johnson shoots and switches to a single-leg with Belfort defending against the fence. Johnson throws a looping punch and Belfort avoids it to stun Johnson with punches of his own. Belfort tries for a choke but ends up sliding into guard. Johnson attempts to work from inside Belfort’s guard. The referee stands them up again with 1:45 remaining. While Johnson wasn’t exactly very active inside Belfort’s guard, the two standups have been rather quick. Kinda strange if you ask me. Johnson drops down for the takedown but Belfort makes him pay for it. Belfort punishes Johnson with punches and takes his back. Belfort swoops his own right arm under Johnson’s neck and finishes the rear-naked choke. Johnson taps.

Official Result: Belfort wins via submission – Round 1, 4:49

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