There are a ton of damn entertaining and compelling bouts scheduled for the coming months, which could very well mean that the TV, rather than our girlfriends, wives, buddies, imaginary friends, and or potted plants, will be receiving the bulk of our attention right through summer.
One of the bouts that hopefully won’t get lost somewhat in the mix is the upcoming April 24th featherweight tilt between WEC champ Jose Aldo and Urijah Faber. Really, ‘on video’, we’d have to say that this bout could have the makings of fight of the year for 2010. Both guys are ridiculously fast, powerful and well rounded, with the striking edge going to ‘how’s my knee’ Aldo, and the wrestling to ‘taste the mat’ Faber. If you haven’t seen Aldo or Faber fight yet your life is incomplete.
Speaking to Gracie Mag, Aldo conceded that Faber has “good wrestling” and that he thinks the Sacramento fighter will “look to take it to the ground.” That’s probably a safe bet, although Faber has never been shy about throwing down while standing. Aldo also revealed that he has spent time training in the U.S. to work on his boxing and wrestling.
“I trained with Freddy Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s coach. The guy is awesome, has an enormous understanding of the sport. He saw many things, even in my movement, that could add to my game. He’s the man.”
Wow. It’s not like Aldo’s stand-up wasn’t already scary as hell, wonder what a legendary boxing guru like Roach has added to his game?