Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo. Who had the better career? Is it close?

[Davidjacksonjones]

Possibly two of the greatest Brazilian fighters of all time

Who had the better career, and do you think its close? Last time I asked about BJ Penn and Jose Aldo and like 95% said it was Aldo and it wasn't really close. Curious what people think of Aldo and Silva, and how far apart they are in greatness and career achievements

Anderson Silva
-Widely regarded as MW GOAT, and mentioned alongside GSP, Fedor, Jones etc
-longest title reign in UFC history (2457 days)
-10 title defenses
-34 wins, 11 losses
-One of the best strikers in history
-Multiple record holder, such as most wins in MW history and longest winstreak in UFC
-Wins over Dan Henderson, Vitor Belfort, Rich Franklin, Forrest Griffin, Nate Marquardt etc

Jose Aldo
-Widely considered as FW GOAT
-Unbeaten for over a decade, 25-1 record at one point
-31 wins 8 losse
-Most FW title defenses in UFC history, at 7 (9 if you include WEC)
-Wins over Frankie Edgar, Chad Mendes, Korean Zombie,, Kenny Florian, Cub Swanson etc
-One of the best TDD in history

 

[C0NCH3TO]

Aldo just because he never pissed hot.

 

[DShiznit]

Silva is 2nd on the GOAT list to Jon Jones.

Aldo isn't even top 5.

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

Silva is 2nd on the GOAT list to Jon Jones.

Aldo isn't even top 5.

Who do you have as 5th?

 

[Sullen Drunkard]

Anderson fought with much bigger men's
But Jose never failed drug test's

So Jose for me

 

[Filter909]

Next thread: Gold bracelet or gold necklace, which one's better?

 

[J Danger]

Silva is 2nd on the GOAT list to Jon Jones.

Aldo isn't even top 5.

that’s a bold statement. Personally, I think GOAT lists are stupid, but who do you have in your list?

 

[akproplayer]

Next thread: Gold bracelet or gold necklace, which one's better?

She wanna pearl necklace.

 

[GOATtalks]

Silva is definitely higher.

It’s debatable whether Aldo is even the FW GOAT. I say Volkanovski has already surpassed him

 

[akproplayer]

Fun fact, Anderson was 31 when he won the belt, Jose was 29 when he lost it.

I have Anderson slightly above, he was beating up LHW's for the fun of it.

 

[Egészségére!]

Silva is 2nd on the GOAT list to Jon Jones. Aldo isn't even top 5.

Better career & goat list aren’t the same thing

 

[Chayanne]

Silva of course, goat.

 

[Cobra 03]

Anderson Silva, is to me, the most exciting fighter in MMA history. I would have LOVED to see him fight Jon Jones when they were in their primes. He could be aggravating sometimes [Maia, Wiedman], but his striking was the best! I like both him and Aldo, but I would pick Silva to have a slight edge.

 

[mirko>anyone]

Silva, absolutely.

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

Anderson Silva, is to me, the most exciting fighter in MMA history. I would have LOVED to see him fight Jon Jones when they were in their primes. He could be aggravating sometimes [Maia, Wiedman], but his striking was the best! I like both him and Aldo, but I would pick Silva to have a slight edge.

Silva vs Jones would have been insane.

 

[Sweater of AV]

 

[Ozze]

Anderson had the highest high, but also the lowest low.

But overall, my vote would go to Anderson because of how he did it.

 

[BFoe]

Anderson for sure. And yes. I suppose it’s somewhat close. Anderson has roughly the same win streak at MW as Jose at FW, but also has a title at welterweight and some good wins at LHW.

 

[Fatback96]

Aldo because he never failed a drug test. Also I think his overall level of competition was higher.
His whole second career at BW was hella impressive too.

 

[OverhandLoop]

Have to put Aldo above Asterisk Silva.