Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rousimar Palhares
BrazilRousimar Palhares
“Toquinho”
19-8-0
RESULT

Rousimar Palhares def. Mike Massenzio (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 1:03
Mike Massenzio
United StatesMike Massenzio
“The Master of Disaster”
13-9-0
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Arena Olimpica do Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rousimar Palhares defeated Mike Massenzio by Submission in round 1 (1:03) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes, held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Arena Olimpica do Rio, Rio de Janeiro.

Fight stats

Rousimar Palhares
Mike Massenzio
0
Knockdowns
0
4 of 8
Significant strikes
0 of 6
50%
Sig. strike accuracy
0%
4 of 8
Total strikes
0 of 6
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0%
Takedown accuracy
—
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:01
Control time
0:02
Significant strikes by target
0 of 3
Head
0 of 5
0 of 0
Body
0 of 0
4 of 5
Leg
0 of 1
4 of 7
Distance
0 of 6
0 of 1
Clinch
0 of 0
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
4 of 8
Sig. str.
0 of 6
4 of 8
Total str.
0 of 6
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
0:01
Ctrl
0:02

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rousimar Palhares vs Mike Massenzio?

Rousimar Palhares defeated Mike Massenzio by Submission in round 1 (1:03) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes, held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Arena Olimpica do Rio, Rio de Janeiro.

Referee
Leon Roberts
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rousimar Palhares 71%29% Mike Massenzio

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-8-0
Record
13-9-0
1629
Elo rating
1470
0
Win Streak
0
46
Age
43
5'8"
173 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

1.75
SLpM
2.08
51%
Str. Acc.
45%
2.04
SApM
3.59
59%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

3.93
TD Avg.
2.74
45%
TD Acc.
24%
0%
TD Def.
50%
4.10
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rousimar Palhares · 1-4
  • L
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  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 02:09 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
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    KSW 36 - Materla vs. PalharesSat, Oct 1, 2016
    Knockout · R2 · 1:27 · Middleweight
  • W
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  • L
    Hector Lombard
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    TKO · R1 · 3:38 · Middleweight
Mike Massenzio · 1-4
  • L
    Karlos Vemola
    UFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerSat, May 5, 2012
    Submission · R2 · 1:07 · Middleweight
  • L
    Rousimar Palhares
    UFC 142: Aldo vs MendesSat, Jan 14, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 1:03 · Middleweight
  • W
    Steve Cantwell
    UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD IIISun, Oct 9, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Krzysztof Soszynski
    UFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWINSun, Jun 12, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Brian Stann
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    Submission · R3 · 3:10 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 7 fights
10.9
Avg sig. strikes
16.3
1.17
Avg takedowns
1.43
2:07
Avg control time
2:27
67
Career high strikes
78
7
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Rousimar Palhares
Strike target
Mike Massenzio
71%
Head
83%
10%
Body
11%
19%
Leg
6%
Rousimar Palhares
Strike position
Mike Massenzio
67%
Distance
88%
7%
Clinch
10%
26%
Ground
3%