UFC 142
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | January 14, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
Area served | North America (pay-per-view broadcast) |
UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes was a mixed martial arts spectacle presented by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 14, 2012. The event took place at the HSBC Arena located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marking the organization's inaugural event of the year, it was broadcast live via pay-per-view across North America.
Background
Preliminary bouts for UFC 142 were aired live on both Sportsnet and FX.
The fight card experienced multiple alterations: Siyar Bahadurzada withdrew from his scheduled match against Erick Silva, with seasoned competitor Carlo Prater stepping in as his replacement. Rob Broughton also exited his contest with Ednaldo Oliveira, leading to the return of former heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga to fill the vacancy. Due to injury, welterweight Paulo Thiago was substituted by recently re-signed fighter Ricardo Funch to face off against Mike Pyle. Visa complications caused Stanislav Nedkov to pull out from his bout with Fabio Maldonado, and newcomer Caio Magalhaes was named as the alternate; however, an injury to Maldonado resulted in the cancellation of that matchup.
During the weigh-in process, Anthony Johnson failed to make the middleweight limit by 11 pounds, incurring a penalty of 20% of his fight purse. The contest proceeded at a catchweight of 197 pounds. The UFC mandated that Johnson must not exceed 205 pounds on fight night; he successfully weighed in at 204.2 pounds, permitting the fight to continue as planned.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $65,000 were awarded to fighters for exceptional performances:
- Fight of the Night: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
- Submission of the Night: Rousimar Palhares
- Knockout of the Night: Edson Barboza