News Jose Aldo Returns vs Mario Bautista - UFC 307: SLC - Oct. 5th

[StonedLemur]

Someone gotta win, someone gotta lose.

Just tellin ya what the logic behind the matchmaking is.

Logic and UFC are like oil and water.

 

[Ibm]

Aldo is a terryfying fighter. Him at MW, LHW and HW would have been unreal if he was big enough.

 

[HHJ]

Logic and UFC are like oil and water.

Its the fight business. All of them do this.

 

[filthybliss]

Looks like he wants to make one last run to the title

I wouldn't fret if they fast tracked him to a title shot. I also would't mind them challenging him with the new RIZIN guy.

 

[StonedLemur]

Its the fight business. All of them do this.

Water is wet, desert is dry...young eating the old happens, all of the time.
Story as old as time itself.

Aldo however seems to really turn up in these moments.
I think he feels slighted...losing to Max and Volk is one thing but it seems like he takes these younger cats personal.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

I dunno who the other guy is so i didn't vote.

 

[Pechan]

UTAH? Aldo better finish quick...

 

[HHJ]

Water is wet, desert is dry...young eating the old happens, all of the time.
Story as old as time itself.

Aldo however seems to really turn up in these moments.
I think he feels slighted...losing to Max and Volk is one thing but it seems like he takes these younger cats personal.

I dont think he feels slighted. He's gettin paid and they keep givin him fights.He CHOSE to re-sign with UFC. Theres no way he gonna beat Volk or Max. He probably dont beat Cejudo either so im glad they aint makin that fight yet.

 

[Left Hook Lacy]

Nice to see the UFC continue to feed Aldo to guys who have hardly any name value and hope they win, building themselves off of his. Such is life in MMA for the aging veterans.

Aldo has issues with pressure fighters who can push forward and make him reactive; cause damage and make him work. He needs to find a way to negate the pressure and keep Mario off of him. It's more difficult than ever as his reflexes are slower and his ability to see incoming offense is diminished. Skill for skill, Aldo should win, but he'll hit the wall eventually.

I always thought that, on paper, Aldo had the perfect counter to pressure by simply incorporating takedowns. He actually has good takedowns. And his top game is elite.

I guess takedown attempts would also drain too much of his energy...

 

[StonedLemur]

I dont think he feels slighted. He's gettin paid and they keep givin him fights.He CHOSE to re-sign with UFC. Theres no way he gonna beat Volk or Max. He probably dont beat Cejudo either so im glad they aint makin that fight yet.

You don't think he'd beat Cejudo sir?
You sniffin glue again? Lol

 

[El Panteron]

Aldo is a terryfying fighter. Him at MW, LHW and HW would have been unreal if he was big enough.

Would you rather fight 3 Cejudo-sized Aldos or one Carwin sized Aldo?

 

[Substance Abuse]

I always thought that, on paper, Aldo had the perfect counter to pressure by simply incorporating takedowns. He actually has good takedowns. And his top game is elite.

I guess takedown attempts would also drain too much of his energy...

Aldo's TDs and top game are both very good. So is his BJJ. He only uses it sparingly. You may be right as to why.

 

[KO Shotz]

Very winnable fight for Aldo. We shall see.

 

[HHJ]

You don't think he'd beat Cejudo sir?
You sniffin glue again? Lol

He could but the odds are probably against him.

 

[HHJ]

Even if Aldo is still UNTAKEDOWNABLE he could get smothered like he did against Merab

 

[StonedLemur]

Even if Aldo is still UNTAKEDOWNABLE he could get smothered like he did against Merab

Huge difference...Merab is a cardio machine, and Cejudo is not.
I think Aldo beats Cejudo tbh.

 

[TeenageMutantLesnarTurtle]

Obviously Aldo isnt anywhere near his prime now but he should still win this. So far the general trend is he only loses to elite guys - Merab, Max, Volk, Yan. The Moraes fight being the odd one out but really, did he actually lose that fight?

If/when he starts losing to mediocre opponents, then its time to call it a day. For now its still fun seeing Aldo competing.

 

[Espresso]

What a goat

 

[fortheo]

If I was Aldo, I'd never fight in salt lake city again after the last fight he had there.

 

[MrJPayne]

I don’t understand for the life of me why Dominic Cruz Vs Aldo isn’t being made. That’s the only fight that really makes sense for both, and granted it may be 4-5 years too late but at this stage of both their careers it’s still an awesome fight for the old school fans