Just makes them fight harder for those locker room bonuses brah.
A source today from aldos camp said win or lose this could be the last time he steps in the ring.
This is more confirmation to me that Aldo is done mentally. This is dangerous when facing an up and coming lion.
Prime vs prime imn picking aldo but I think he's ripe for the picking
Aldo is still in his prime.
I had a short discussion with somebody in the heavies yesterday who said Tito Ortiz had no room to complain about what he was paid since he made a million dollars (Tito's quote) for the rematch with Liddell. One million dollars for a PPV that was estimated to have done over 1 million PPV buys in addition to doing over a $5 million gate plus whatever other revenue. That pay is utter shit compared to the true value he brought to the card.
No not even close. He has a ton of milage under his record.
I can use the eye test and see him aging a little bit. He's not far removed from prime but he's not the same animal.
His lat few fights he's been getting tagged more n more
He's 28 years old, in the majority of his fights he cruises. The only fight where he took real damage was in the Mendes rematch really. I don't see any slippage in speed or skill. The more you press Aldo the more dangerous and nasty he becomes, which is why this fight will be awesome.
Who is Fedor fighting? Is he finally going to give Big Tim a rematch?
He trained out of his garage for the Davis fight in Connecticut and was having family issues iirc. Glover is a really good fighter, sound in all areas. Him vs Gus would make a good main or co-main event I think. Glover's last two performances have been really good imo.
He's 28 years old, in the majority of his fights he cruises. The only fight where he took real damage was in the Mendes rematch really. I don't see any slippage in speed or skill. The more you press Aldo the more dangerous and nasty he becomes, which is why this fight will be awesome.
Who is Fedor fighting? Is he finally going to give Big Tim a rematch?
that's how I feel as well. He's slow, and a little chinny, those are his weaknesses, maybe his conditioning could be a little better too. But overall, a very well rounded fighter with a dangerous ground game and good power.
I think Gus beats him up though, he's too mobile and he's excellent at counter wrestling.
my money on Rampage. Superfight in Japan.
Just depends where the fight takes place, at range Gus would win, in a phonebooth Glover has a good shot at winning.
Wand was 32 when feel off his prime. Some fall off before others especially if they are training and sparring hard. Lots of wear n tear.
Why do you think sources say he might retire?
I see your point but you'll see
Why do you think sources say he might retire?
Shogun was another one but his was due to injury
my money on Rampage. Superfight in Japan.
Strong showing this weekend for 2 of the sports legends
Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson, did 757,000 viewers.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/...ly-tops-ufc-in-total-viewers-over-the-weekend
While Bradley-Rios: only did 910,000 viewers ( can't believe it did so low)
Wand was in a ton of wars and took a shit ton of damage, Aldo is very good defensively but in this fight I think both guys are going to take a beating. I honestly don't know why Andy Souwer said that, he also said that Aldo has been killing guys for 5-6 rounds in sparring which isn't like him. I don't think Aldo has the type of money where he would walk away at 29 years old, especially when he could explode after this fight with a big win.
Rampage is under contract with the UFC, it will either be someone in Bellator or some free agent out there somewhere.
Hey check out the very first guy in this video. His stance is pretty slick. Look almost like a old school boxing stance. The fight is super quick but his stance is what caught my eye. Up until he switches he looks sharp.
It's just his sparring partner getting that vibe that Aldo has too many issues with UFC management.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/...-believes-jose-aldo-will-retire-after-ufc-194
"Souwer believes that a complicated relationship between Aldo and the UFC brass might contribute to his decision to retire, especially after the featherweight champion pulled out from a UFC 189 clash with McGregor due to a rib injury.
So I think he's done with it. And ready. I will agree," Souwer said. "Whatever he is thinking, it's his decision. But I think it will be good for him."
Heading into what could be the last fight of his mixed martial arts career, Aldo is different than his previous training camps, Souwer says.
"The training was hard but fun, I never saw him like this before," said the Dutch. "Because I always saw him a little bit, almost stubborn, but this time I dont know what happened he has a big smile. Almost every fight, every preparation that I help him, he is always in the first two rounds, he is okay, hes good, then slows down, we also could see that in his fights, but for now six rounds, six minutes, hes fucking the guys up."st his sparring partner saying that Aldo doesn't appreciate the UFC management.
Strong showing this weekend for 2 of the sports legends
Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson, did 757,000 viewers.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/...ly-tops-ufc-in-total-viewers-over-the-weekend
While Bradley-Rios: only did 910,000 viewers ( can't believe it did so low)
I forgot who do you have in this fight
Why did the mods lock the other thread?
Translation, wants more money. Which he will get with this fight and after.
Why did the mods lock the other thread?
Hopefully we see a fighter's union soon for representation in mma and in boxing.
It's just his sparring partner getting that vibe that Aldo has too many issues with UFC management.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/...-believes-jose-aldo-will-retire-after-ufc-194
"Souwer believes that a complicated relationship between Aldo and the UFC brass might contribute to his decision to retire, especially after the featherweight champion pulled out from a UFC 189 clash with McGregor due to a rib injury.
So I think he's done with it. And ready. I will agree," Souwer said. "Whatever he is thinking, it's his decision. But I think it will be good for him."
Heading into what could be the last fight of his mixed martial arts career, Aldo is different than his previous training camps, Souwer says.
"The training was hard but fun, I never saw him like this before," said the Dutch. "Because I always saw him a little bit, almost stubborn, but this time I dont know what happened he has a big smile. Almost every fight, every preparation that I help him, he is always in the first two rounds, he is okay, hes good, then slows down, we also could see that in his fights, but for now six rounds, six minutes, hes fucking the guys up."st his sparring partner saying that Aldo doesn't appreciate the UFC management.
usually after 1k post, its recommended to lock threads, that one had 2k in it
Meh. I doubt that happens any time soon, although maybe some good things can come out of this lawsuit in the end.
A lot of people may not like the way he talks, but I think Conor is a key going forward as far as fighters being better able to capitalize on their value. He's talking eight figures per fight guarantees, percentage of gate, and others things. I think that's great for him and also for other fighters as a bar will be set. If he could continue to do the numbers he did for his last PPV then he's worth that and then some. Go get it I say. It's there to be got.
If he is a prideful guy, he may also be pretty upset that Dana White basically went around downplaying his injury and implying he's a coward.
Aldo could go to another organization and make a ton of money and be treated much more fairly.
Have a feeling the Rousey vs Holm fight is gonna be more interesting than most people think.
I thought that was Conor who was the one that was doing that? I can't remember, Conor said it was just a bruised rib but Aldo couldn't train or run or do anything so there was no way he was gonna be able to even make weight. I'm not sure he could leave, there may be a champion's clause in play.
i could see couture coming out of retirement.
It should be Ronda is fighting the most dangerous striker in mma a decorated 67x world champion
Nah.. Dana played a role.. Dana is a dick sometimes.. He picks his favorites and treats the other fighters like shit..that's why Rhonda getting fucked up was sweet..not so much because I don't like Rhonda..I do.. but I know it burned the shit out of Dana.. and this fight will too
Gonna take some big name fighters to come out and make it happen. I agree with you about Conor and hopefully that lawsuit leads to some type of change, if financials get leaked it could be very interesting.
I agree he does do that, I just can't remember him saying anything negative about this particular situation. He said on an interview that Aldo's injury was too painful and that he would have to pull out.