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UFC 142 results recap: Rousimar Palhares vs Mike Massenzio fight review and analysis

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14: Rousimar Palhares submits Mike Massenzio in a middleweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Rousimar Palhares had a nasty reputation for bringing an extraordinary amount of violence to Brazilian jiu-jitsu with his ability to wrench and torque legs into horrible positions.

He got another opportunity to showcase those submission skills last night (January 14, 2012) against durable wrestler Mike Massenzio on the main card of UFC 142 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Massenzio had plenty of time to prepare for Palhares' leg attacks with a full training camp.

So why was he completely helpless against the compact leg lock specialist? And where do both men go from here?

Star-divide

Messenzio opened in a crouched stance with his lead leg way forward, which was a prime target early as Palhares directed multiple leg kicks his way including an accidental low blow. After the reset, "Toquinho" scored a quick takedown but couldn't keep the wrestler on his back as Messenzio popped immediately back to his feet.

His victory would be short-lived, however, as Palhares again closed the gap, grabbing a double leg before transitioning immediately into an attack on Messenzio's left leg.

In a flash, Palhares had "The Master of Disaster's" leg wrapped up tight in a heel hook and Messenzio was forced to tap while displaying intense pain on his face.

For Mike Massenzio, this fight lived up to his nickname as it truly was a disaster. He knew what was coming, but no one has nastier leg locks than Palhares right now in the UFC. No one is even close. This was more of a case of imbalanced matchmaking than anything Massenzio did wrong. He simply was not in "Toquinho's" league in terms of submissions and it showed.

Hopefully his knee isn't jacked. If he's able to recover quickly, potential opponents for the New Jersey native include Jason Miller, Nick Ring or Brad Tavares.

For Rousimar Palhares, this was perhaps the biggest win in terms of visibility in his career. He obliterated Massenzio and proved that, like Dan Henderson's big right hand, just because you know it's coming, doesn't mean you can stop it. If he can latch onto an opponent's leg, he's likely going to be taking it home with him and that has to be incredibly intimidating to his fellow middleweights.

Palhares should expect to face a top 185-pounder in his next bout as he's ready to take that next step once again. Potential opponents include the winner of the Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami fight, Demian Maia if he were to defeat Michael Bisping, or perhaps Alan Belcher. It's time to see once more if he can be a potential title contender.

So what did you think Maniacs?

Was this the most unexpected result of the night for you? Was there anything Massenzio could have done differently to affect the outcome?

Sound off!

For complete UFC 142 results, including blow-by-blow, fight-by-fight coverage of the entire event as well as immediate post-fight reaction click here, here and here.

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Classic lenny

Kick to the nuts 1st… If I was a coach id tell my fighter to kick lenny in the nutz within 1st 20 seconds, then proceed with gameplan

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Jan 15, 2012 1:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

dude that was accidental

"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"

by scott1 on Jan 15, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Every foul lenny does every fight is accidental

just like the lenny in Of mice in men,,, I say accidently kick him in the nuts 1st

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Jan 15, 2012 1:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Great sub

I’d like to see him against loser of chael and Munoz

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….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!

by wooly shambler on Jan 15, 2012 1:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Winners don't fight losers

Get it through your thick skull

I will never pick another british fighter to beat Barboza. I’m a complete idiot for picking Etim. I lost due to one of the most vicious wheel kick ko’s i’ve ever seen. When i’m at home alone when my wife is not there, i occasionally finger my own asshole, whilst not even jerking it. I just love the feeling of it in my butt. I’m a homo. I suck dick for bus fair then walk home. I will never bet Cruz Jackson again, he is too amazing. I love him and am so gay for him and his stolen bike. I would like to form a formal request of fellatio for him because thats how much i’m on his dick.

by unambig on Jan 15, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Let

him fight Alan Belcher

by LoBoTrOn on Jan 15, 2012 1:33 PM EST reply actions  

You're smart

I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick

by Starr788 on Jan 15, 2012 3:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

That was an awesome performance palhares had but i still star.d by my opinion that he wouldn’t beat silva but who knows I could be wrong

by zesotheclown on Jan 15, 2012 1:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

could he take sonnen down to sub him

or would sonnen keep it stood up and give him a miserable night.

by mmafigjam on Jan 15, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Sonnen could probably survive on the ground with Palhares to be honest

I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick

by Starr788 on Jan 15, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

How??

He couldn’t survive Maia on the ground, OR Silva. Palhares would make it look easier than either of them did. And he doesn’t have to take him down, he would pull guard like he did in this fight.

by Gogo121 on Jan 15, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions  

That is true...he could pull guard

Palhares is a damn killer

I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick

by Starr788 on Jan 15, 2012 3:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

hellahectic is right...sonnen ... could...be a good match...

Because I would love to see palhares beating the soul out sonnen….

by kenshing on Jan 15, 2012 4:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

When the heck is Palhares gonna get some love

My intuition tells me Joe Silva will do something profound like match him with Chris Weidman, which would suck because that would eliminate 2 dudes that could be legitimate top 5 MWs by the end of the year

I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick

by Starr788 on Jan 15, 2012 2:54 PM EST reply actions  

i think it will be Maia if he loses

it looks like it could be bis vs sonnen interimt title fight if they both win

"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"

by scott1 on Jan 15, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

He should be fighting Belfort

Or even the winner of Okami/Boestch

Someone else mentioned Belcher, that would be cool…

Shoooot…even Jacare vs Palhares would make me excited

I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick

by Starr788 on Jan 15, 2012 3:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  


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