Should Aldo get the Headline fight?

[BJisGOAT**]

I think its kind of ridiculous that a longtime champ and P4P top 5 Aldo is getting second billing under someone who until about 2 days ago wasn't even officially the champ fighting a replacement fighter. I could understand when it was basically two champs fighting each other, but now that Cruz is out of the picture I really think Aldo should get top billing. Before anyone says its too late. There are plenty of cards that only have 4-5 fights total this far out from the fights.

 

[scrap style**]

Yes

 

[MayhemMonkey]

what does it matter, both fights are 5 rounds, both champions get PPV points and both are on the poster..... just Aldo fights before Barao

can someone please explain the major difference?

 

[Degen Gambler]

I think its a pretty strong signal that he needs to move up to 155 for bigger fights and stop beating up cans that have no chance.

 

[BJisGOAT**]

what does it matter, both fights are 5 rounds, both champions get PPV points and both are on the poster..... just Aldo fights before Barao

can someone please explain the major difference?

It's about hespect and also sponsors will pay more for the guy who face is real big on the poster

 

[UL]

Yes but as a fan I'm happy I get to see him fight earlier.

I think its a pretty strong signal that he needs to move up to 155 for bigger fights and stop beating up cans that have no chance.

It's pretty obvious the ufc are saying to him to stay at 145 for a while, they have Swanson and Mendes back in the mix and also the ufc are thinking they can make Penn vs Aldo if Penn wins against Edgar.

Aldo vs Mendes/Swanson will still do good and at 155 the champion is injured and they have fighters already lined up to get a title shot.

 

[Charlie Sheen]

Maybe he should but I couldn't care less about that. I will watch both fights anyway.

 

[quadrunner]

Yes he should, his less accomplished teammate should not get main card over him ever regardless of who he is fighting

 

[wellsdj1]

It's because Faber is more popular than Aldo, Lamas and Barao.

 

[Westbrick]

Aldo will KO lamas in 30 seconds, thats why he's not headlining.

 

[JAB2013]

I think the main reason they're keeping it is because it's a rematch.. 'Barao vs. Faber 2' is more a headliner than 'Aldo vs. Lamas'

 

[Rambo89]

Aldo will KO lamas in 30 seconds, thats why he's not headlining.

Hahaha

/end thread

 

[Charlie Sheen]

Aldo will KO lamas in 30 seconds, thats why he's not headlining.

Also, this^.

 

[RampageQJ]

People think Aldo is going to blow lamas away so easily? He should be the rightful favourite but lamas is no joke. Dudes crazy strong.

 

[TRYHARD 2001]

Why is everyone automatically overlooking Lamas? The guy is tough as fuck, is really hitting his stride as a pro, and should be able to drag Aldo into deep waters where we've seen him fade before. I favour Aldo in this one, but it's gonna be a real tough fight.

It's far from a gimme that Aldo walks out of this fight with the belt.

 

[TheMadHatter]

I recall Dana saying that the title fights always happen in the order of the weightclasses. I guess that was a lie too

 

[swing1st]

Aldo should definitely get that slot...but faber is more popular.

 

[Kneeuinthenutz]

Of course he should.

But the UFC doesn't seem to grasp the fact they should be promoting Aldo much more.

They'd rather concentrate all efforts on Rousey. Only to discover all their efforts didn't win her any fans.

You know, smart decisions like they've been making lately.

 

[SimonNova]

Since Cruz is out, yeah, now this fight should headline

 

[Razor]

Even before Dominick got injured I wanted Aldo to main event.