UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes

Vaughany · 12-13-11, 09:34 AM

I would think so, over 3.5 at least

Beelzebubzy · 12-13-11, 10:40 AM

Mendes lack of finishes and Aldos lack of recent finishes would suggest so.

Beelzebubzy · 12-13-11, 11:20 AM

Belfort vs Wandy as TUF Brazil

aka bankroll on Belfort

Vaughany · 12-13-11, 11:33 AM

Is this in addition to Faber vs Cruz TUF then?

Beelzebubzy · 12-13-11, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Is this in addition to Faber vs Cruz TUF then?

I have no clue how this is working.
Two Tuf shows and one with subtitles is going to get annoying and saturated real quick.

PunisherIND · 12-13-11, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Beelzebubzy

I have no clue how this is working.
Two Tuf shows and one with subtitles is going to get annoying and saturated real quick.

it is in addition to TUF 15. faber/cruz TUF 15 will be on FX. wandy/vitor TUF Brazil will be on Fuel. im not sure if they will overlap, completely or partially.

Educ8d Degener8 · 12-13-11, 05:15 PM

Last I read, both begin filming mid to late March and conclude 6 months later... I mean I'm a degenerate mma fan that's down to DVR MF-freaking C events and Shooto Fight for Bope... but even for me, quickly approaching saturation point.

But then again, the NFL season will be ending prior to that, so I'll have time for more mma.

PunisherIND · 12-13-11, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Educ8d Degener8

Last I read, both begin filming mid to late March and conclude 6 months later... I mean I'm a degenerate mma fan that's down to DVR MF-freaking C events and Shooto Fight for Bope... but even for me, quickly approaching saturation point.

But then again, the NFL season will be ending prior to that, so I'll have time for more mma.

hahaha totally feel you on this. but i have to say, i feel like something is missing without the occasional dream event here and there. im glad its having another event soon. nothing beats waking up at 8am to catch the final hour of a 6-hour event from japan. lol.

phillybadboy · 12-13-11, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by SLB_92

screw decision chad. Hope aldo wrecks him badly Id prefer aj stayed at 170, i really want to see him against gsp

why did he never get a title shot 170?

sirchadwick1 · 12-13-11, 06:23 PM

These guys obviously want to rip each others heads off. I think we can bank on a decision.

NunyaBidness · 12-14-11, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by sirchadwick1

These guys obviously want to rip each others heads off. I think we can bank on a decision.

I have pictures like that with my extended family, and I still want to rip their heads off. . .

gabe · 12-14-11, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

I have pictures like that with my extended family, and I still want to rip their heads off. . .

lol

Vaughany · 12-14-11, 07:20 AM

Money tryin to look like Askren or what

The HOFF · 12-14-11, 07:57 PM

The six-bout preliminary card for next month's UFC 142 event in Brazil will air on FX.

Officials today confirmed the broadcast with MMAjunkie.com. MMAFighting.com first reported the plans on Tuesday.

gabe · 12-14-11, 10:13 PM

Does anyone else have trouble liking Team Alpha Male fighters?

I really don't want to see either of these 3 guys with a Championship in the UFC.

Hope Benavidez gets knocked out in the tournament.

Cruz better beat Faber, and Aldo better take this fight. I'm kinda afraid for him, though. He's looked worse and worse his last two fights, IMO. Hope Mendes doesn't wrestle his way to a victory.

sirchadwick1 · 12-15-11, 06:55 AM

It looks like the Alpha Male guys all came from the same factory or something. I'm sure it's due to their training regiment, diet, etc... but they all have the same build. I'm not really a fan of any of them, but Faber seems like a decent guy. And Benavidez can bring an exciting fight. I do agree that Aldo has looked beatable lately, but I'm not going to judge him on the Hominick fight with the exception of the takedowns since he obviously wasn't himself. If Mendes is relentless and can successfully get him on the ground and wear him out, this is going his way on the cards. I like the value in him at +200 or better or a Money by decision prop for sure.

Kaladarus · 12-15-11, 07:01 PM

I really though Mendes would have a better line here. Going to wait for props and a little more line movement before deciding. +175 doesn't look that great right now and there may be several Aldo props I would be willing to take or Mendes by decision at the right price.

Vaughany · 12-16-11, 10:27 AM

P.Thiago out with injury

Beelzebubzy · 12-16-11, 10:44 AM

Nedkov has vi sa issues

gabe · 12-16-11, 02:09 PM

Siyar the Killer and Rob Broughton also out with injuries.

Beelzebubzy · 12-16-11, 02:13 PM

This is turnign into a sequel of UFC 108

sirchadwick1 · 12-16-11, 02:43 PM

Wow, this is starting to suck... and fast.

Vaughany · 12-16-11, 02:48 PM

Gonzaga in for Broughton

The HOFF · 12-18-11, 06:10 AM

Welterweight Ricardo Funch is returning to the UFC as an injury replacement at next month's UFC 142 event in Brazil.

Funch has replaced injured Paulo Thiago and now meets Mike Pyle, UFC officials today announced.

The HOFF · 12-18-11, 06:21 AM

UPDATED CARD

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)

Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes (featherweight title)
Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
Mike Massenzio vs. Rousimar Palhares
Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva
Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim

PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)

Sam Stout vs. Thiago Tavares
Mike Pyle vs. Ricardo Funch
Fabio Maldonado vs. TBA
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira
Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio "Pato" Carvalho
Yuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa

Beelzebubzy · 12-22-11, 12:27 PM

Rumble Opens at +130

more_betterness · 12-22-11, 12:37 PM

Down to +105 on 5dimes and +111 on Sportbet... Where you guys see this one ending up?

Beelzebubzy · 12-22-11, 12:39 PM

Probably staying close to Evens with Rumble being a slight favorite in my opinion

Maybe late money on local

sirchadwick1 · 12-22-11, 01:02 PM

I got in on Rumble at +105.. saw it at +130, but by the time I could put my bet in the line had dropped.

Rumble's now at -125.

more_betterness · 12-22-11, 01:07 PM

I got the opener. But only for slightly more than one unit. Ill admit I didn't really know how where the line would move on this one.

gabe · 12-22-11, 01:30 PM

I figured you guys would all be on Vitor.

I also expected Rumble to be like +200. =/

It's a great line for Vitor backers, s'all I gotta say...

THE_LOCKSMITH · 12-22-11, 02:02 PM

You'd have to think Rumble will play this fight similar to how he fought Dan Hardy, Belfort has bigger KO power and most lilkely be taken down repeatedly

Vaughany · 12-22-11, 03:02 PM

Rumble might crumble! Big fight and in Brazil - might just play Belfort in Rnd 1 or fight doesnt start Round 2

gabe · 12-22-11, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Rumble might crumble! Big fight and in Brazil - might just play Belfort in Rnd 1 or fight doesnt start Round 2

doesn't sound like a good bet to me. if you like vitor, just take him straight. i don't see him getting a devastating KO in rd 1. maybe in the 2nd half of the fight.

Beelzebubzy · 12-22-11, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by gabe

doesn't sound like a good bet to me. if you like vitor, just take him straight. i don't see him getting a devastating KO in rd 1. maybe in the 2nd half of the fight.

disagree completely. Vitor has had a history of gassing

http://mmajunkie.com/news/16235/performifys-picks-for-ufc-103.mma

There are a couple areas of concern in which Franklin does have an advantage: Belfort is notorious for lacking elite cardio, possibly due to his level of muscle mass and training for speed and not stamina. Belfort's consistency is also in question; to say he's struggled with consistency throughout his career is a significant understatement. Finally, there's the concern of ring rust; Belfort has been inactive since late January, a layoff of more than 230 days.

I do not think he can get a KO in the 2nd half of the fight