While I agree with you too an extant, Frankie being the smaller guy, he has to work a lot harder to bully guys like Ben around. That will wear you down, and the bigger guy will usually have more power as well. And as for other guys not being touted as the best because they've won close decisions, who are you referring to? Because I don't think there is anyone with a resume comparable to Frankie's in any other division. He is quite a unique fighter, for sure.
But I can tell I won't change your mind, it's obvious you don't like Frankie for whatever reason and we'll leave it at that. No one says you have to like every MMA fighter, but shit give the guy some respect.
While I agree with you too an extant, Frankie being the smaller guy, he has to work a lot harder to bully guys like Ben around. That will wear you down, and the bigger guy will usually have more power as well. And as for other guys not being touted as the best because they've won close decisions, who are you referring to? Because I don't think there is anyone with a resume comparable to Frankie's in any other division. He is quite a unique fighter, for sure.
But I can tell I won't change your mind, it's obvious you don't like Frankie for whatever reason and we'll leave it at that. No one says you have to like every MMA fighter, but shit give the guy some respect.
WTF is a reverse uppercut?
WTF is a reverse uppercut?
Glad I wasn't the only one :icon_lol:
Going off a google search I think it means a uppercut with the power hand, as opposed to a lead hand uppercut, but I'm still not 100%
Okay fair enough, I don't think he's an all time great either. He's not better than the best of his division, but he has a slight edge. It's not like Jones, GSP, or Anderson, who're leagues ahead of the best at their respective weight classes. But that's what I think makes him great and makes him appealing to a lot of his fans. He's a hard worker who is small for his division, yet he finds a way to get it done and defies the odds in every fight he is in.
And I think you're also correct that trading the size for speed advantage does even things out.
As far as close decisions, it's strange because in each of his first fights with Penn and Benson (2nd w/ Maynard), they were much more even. In the rematch Frankie always came in better than the first time and took it to them (IMO).
Edgar has better wrestling, chin, recovery, and boxing than Mendes. If he can mix it up I think he'll win a dominating decision especially in the 4th and 5th round.
I have to disagree with you on that one - Edgar's wrestling has been much more proven in MMA.
Edgar has taken down the likes of Gray Maynard, BJ Penn and Ben Henderson, whereas Mendes has never taken down anyone with particularly good takedown defence.
I have to disagree with you on that one - Edgar's wrestling has been much more proven in MMA.
Edgar has taken down the likes of Gray Maynard, BJ Penn and Ben Henderson, whereas Mendes has never taken down anyone with particularly good takedown defence.
WTF is a reverse uppercut?
What's funny is that that was such a glaring weakness in the second and third Maynard fights, I expect Edgar will have devoted a huge amount of time to covering up that one particular weakness. Thus I am expecting Aldo to have to utilize a more creative punch to score the KO. Probably some out of this world shit that we don't even have a name for yet. But yeah, Aldo by KO nonetheless.
frankie.. the guy should be the champ at LW right now, he has better cardio, good chin/recovery, fast speed, and pretty good boxing i just dont see aldo landing his kicks or strikes on edgar at all, especially in a 5 round fight.
Edgar will be the new champ, and he should be a champ at 2 weight classes....
If it's a typically close Edgar fight, fought in the typically Edgar style, and it goes to the Cards, Edgar loses again.I am with you TS. This is an exciting matchup between two of the world's best.
Looking back on the way that Henderson damaged Frankie with kicks makes me think Aldo has a shot of really affecting the course of the fight with this technique. Also, as tough as Edgar is, I can't see him being given the chance to recover if Aldo catches him early like Maynard was able to.
On the other hand, I think Frankie has the potential to use his wrestling early in the fight to wear Aldo out. If he can get to the championship rounds with the ability to stand, then Aldo may find himself in trouble with Edgar's tenancity and fitness.
Aldo's inactivity and injuries are a wild card too.
Basically, I have no idea who will take this one.
However, it shouldn't have occured. Penn won their initial fight.Yeah, Penn II wasn't domination..
I have to agree with a lot of you guys, I'm leaning towards Aldo myself. His kicks and that uppercut could spell trouble for Frankie. Anyone know Jose's reach compared to Frankie's off the top of their head?
Aldo needs to take this fight seriously and come to the cage in shape. If he is drained like he has been lately, Frankie could wear him down. I think he's put a little too much muscle on in the last two years.
Oh and for you Edgar haters, don't write Frankie off. This kid has been the underdog in almost everyone of his fights and he's pulled it off. I remember when the first fight with Bendo was approaching, people were saying things like, "Bendo by Murder", "Frankie is going to get killed", etc.
Yea Ben pulled off some controversial decisions but Frankie definitely stuck it to him. So quiet down and give this man some respect. Yea we know he beat your hero BJ Penn (love BJ by the way, thought he edged Edgar in Abu Dhabi).