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UFC 142 Results: Why Anthony Johnson Needs to Go to Strikeforce

UFC 142 has most likely signaled the end of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson’s current run in the UFC. Johnson’s first-round submission loss to Vitor Belfort on Saturday in his first attempt at the middleweight division, paired with weighing in at a whopp…

UFC 142 has most likely signaled the end of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson’s current run in the UFC. Johnson’s first-round submission loss to Vitor Belfort on Saturday in his first attempt at the middleweight division, paired with weighing in at a whopping 12 pounds over the weight limit, will most likely result (and deservedly so) in a pink slip from Dana White.

However, with a few tweaks and some major dedication, his path back to the UFC should be simple. As Johnson looks to make the changes he needs to make, a trip to fellow ZUFFA-owned promotion Strikeforce could be the perfect fit.

Johnson is extraordinarily gifted but has chronically underachieved in his time with the organization. What Johnson needs is a wake-up call.

Getting cut is about as much a wake-up call as a fighter can get, and some time in a smaller organization would give Johnson time to really pin down what weight he wants to fight at.

With the dissolution of the heavyweight division, Strikeforce is in need of name power more than ever. Johnson could immediately contend in whichever division he would choose, be it middleweight or light heavyweight.

Despite Johnson’s struggles with his weight, he is extraordinarily gifted and has proven he can win in the UFC. While the UFC wants to teach him a lesson, it should definitely not give up on him. Its goals should be to punish him while keeping an eye on his return.

A move to Strikeforce accomplishes both of those goals while also helping out their sister organization. Sounds like a win-win for Dana White and Co.

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UFC 142 Results: Thiago Tavares Win Means Nothing

Thiago Tavares may have defeated Sam Stout, but by no means does that mean he’s returning to his previous form. Many people thought that Tavares vs. Stout could be the fight of the night. No such luck. It was a solid and technical bout, no doubt….

Thiago Tavares may have defeated Sam Stout, but by no means does that mean he’s returning to his previous form. Many people thought that Tavares vs. Stout could be the fight of the night. No such luck. It was a solid and technical bout, no doubt. Unfortunately, it simply didn’t have enough entertainment in the […]

UFC 142 Results: What We Learned From Erick Silva vs. Carlo Prater

Welterweight prospect Erick Silva (13-2-1) hoped to make it 2-0 in the UFC against Carlo Prater, but after stopping his opponent just 29 seconds into the fight, referee Mario Yamasaki said the end result came from blows to the back of the head, giving …

Welterweight prospect Erick Silva (13-2-1) hoped to make it 2-0 in the UFC against Carlo Prater, but after stopping his opponent just 29 seconds into the fight, referee Mario Yamasaki said the end result came from blows to the back of the head, giving the win to Prater due to disqualification. What We’ll Remember About […]

UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Post Fight Press Conference Video

Watch the post-fight press conference for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes live right here tonight streaming live at approx. 2am EST (11pm PST). Speakers should include UFC president Dana White, Vitor Belfort, Rousimar Palhares, Carlso Prater and others from the main card. UFC 142 tool place on Jan. 14, 2012 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Watch the post-fight press conference for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes live right here tonight streaming live at approx. 2am EST (11pm PST). Speakers should include UFC president Dana White, Vitor Belfort, Rousimar Palhares, Carlso Prater and others from the main card. UFC 142 tool place on Jan. 14, 2012 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

UFC 142 Results: What We Learned From Erick Silva vs. Carlo Prater

Welterweight prospect Erick Silva (13-2-1) hoped to make it 2-0 in the UFC against Carlo Prater, but after stopping his opponent just 29 seconds into the fight, referee Mario Yamasaki said the end result came from blows to the back of the head, giving …

Welterweight prospect Erick Silva (13-2-1) hoped to make it 2-0 in the UFC against Carlo Prater, but after stopping his opponent just 29 seconds into the fight, referee Mario Yamasaki said the end result came from blows to the back of the head, giving the win to Prater due to disqualification.

What We’ll Remember About This Fight

Yamasaki’s bad call will be the main thing people remember about this fight, but it’s hard to ignore the quick work Silva made of his solid opponent.

The replay showed a legal knee hurt Prater, and the follow-up punches that Yamasaki called illegal were nothing but finishing strikes. They had nothing to do with the end result other than being used to DQ Silva.

Yamasaki was interviewed post-fight and said he couldn’t make a decision based on the replay. He had to make the decision as he saw it.

What We Learned About Prater

Prater’s debut didn’t show much, and he didn’t even have the chance to do so. The fight lasted barely 30 seconds, and he was on his way out or on to losing by TKO when the fight was called off.

His record stands at 30-10-1.

What We Learned About Silva

Silva’s two UFC victories combine for a total of 69 seconds. This win just further proves he is one of the fastest rising prospects from Brazil, and a good one to watch in the welterweight division.

What’s Next for Prater

If Prater doesn’t get a rematch with Silva, he will end up getting a lower-tier fighter in the division. He can maybe face the loser of the upcoming Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope fight.

What’s Next for Silva

A fight versus Mike Pyle, who was victorious on the undercard, is the next step for Silva. Pyle is an experience veteran and has faced some of the best fighters in the division. It would be a true test for Silva.

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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes ‘Quick Results’

The Ultimate Fighting Championships second visit to Brazil in just six months goes down tonight at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro with UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. The ten bout card kicks off on Facebook at 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PST) with just one match before moving onto television at 8pm EST (5pm PST) […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championships second visit to Brazil in just six months goes down tonight at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro with UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes.

The ten bout card kicks off on Facebook at 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PST) with just one match before moving onto television at 8pm EST (5pm PST) on FX. Fans in Canada can catch the action on Rogers Sportsnet, in Brazil the prelims are will air on Combate, while in Australia on ONE HD, and in New Zealand on SKY TV.

The main card, which is headlined by a featherweight bout between champion Jose Aldo versus challenger Chad Mendes, begins at 10pm EST (7pm PST).

The co-main event features a bout between Vitor Belfort and Anthony Johnson, who weighed in at 197-lbs for their middleweight match. Belfort agreed to contest the fight at light heavyweight, only if Johnson weighed in under the 205-lbs limit on fight day, which ‘Rumble’ did hitting the scale at 204.2 lbs earlier today.

For those fans who may not have access to the nights full broadcast, check out Sherdog.com’s ‘Play-by-Play’ recap by hitting the link.

The full ‘Quick Results’ for UFC 142 are as follows:

Main Card (Pay-per-view)

Featherweight Championship: Jose Aldo def. Chad Mendes via KO (Knee – Punch) – R1 @ 4:59
Light Heavyweight bout: Vitor Belfort def. Anthony Johnson via Submission (Rear naked choke) – R1 @ 4:49
Middleweight bout: Rousimar Palhares def. Mike Massenzio via Submission (Heel Hook) – R1 @ 1:03
Welterweight bout: Carlo Prater def. Erick Silva via Disqualification (Illegal head blows) – R1 @ 0:29
Lightweight bout: Edson Barboza def. Terry Etim via KO (Spinning Kick) – R3 @ 2:02

Preliminary Card (FX)

Lightweight bout: Thiago Tavares def. Sam Stout via Unanimous Decision
Heavyweight bout: Gabriel Gonzaga def. Ednaldo Oliveira via Submission (Rear-naked choke) – R1 @ 3:22
Featherweight bout: Yuri Alcantara def. Michihiro Omigawa via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight bout: Mike Pyle def. Ricardo Funch via TKO (Punches) 1:22

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Featherweight bout: Felipe Arantes def. Antonio “Pato” Carvalho via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)