UFC 142 Results: Aldo Knocks Out Mendes in First Round to Retain Title
Aldo Defends Belt, Mendes Loses Title Shot
In the main event of UFC 142, Jose Aldo successfully defended his featherweight title with a stunning first-round knockout of Chad Mendes. The fight ended just 4:59 into the opening round, as Aldo landed a devastating knee to Mendes' head.
Close Race, Aldo Ultimately Victorious
The fight was a close one in the early going, with both fighters exchanging strikes. However, Aldo's power was too much for Mendes to handle, and the Brazilian was able to capitalize on a mistake by Mendes to land the fight-ending knee.
With the win, Aldo improves to 22-1 in his career and retains his UFC featherweight title. Mendes drops to 12-1 with the loss and will now look to rebound in his next fight.
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