Tag: Aldo

Jose Aldo to Get Lightweight Title Shot with Win over Pettis

After initially refusing a fight with former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, Dana White is now confirming that the fight will indeed happen August 3. Aldo, though, had a couple conditions attached to accepting the fight. Multiple sources are reporting that, should Aldo defeat Pettis, he will be the next in line for a lightweight […]

After initially refusing a fight with former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, Dana White is now confirming that the fight will indeed happen August 3. Aldo, though, had a couple conditions attached to accepting the fight. Multiple sources are reporting that, should Aldo defeat Pettis, he will be the next in line for a lightweight […]

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Cub Swanson: Ricardo Lamas, Not Anthony Pettis, Deserves Shot at Jose Aldo

UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson, who faces Dustin Poirier Saturday on Fuel TV, believes Ricardo Lamas should receive the next title shot at 145 pounds instead of Anthony Pettis, who recently received a fight with champion Jose Aldo, despite never before fighting as a featherweight. Speaking to MMA alpha-reporter Ariel Helwani Monday on The MMA […]

UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson, who faces Dustin Poirier Saturday on Fuel TV, believes Ricardo Lamas should receive the next title shot at 145 pounds instead of Anthony Pettis, who recently received a fight with champion Jose Aldo, despite never before fighting as a featherweight. Speaking to MMA alpha-reporter Ariel Helwani Monday on The MMA […]

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Why Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo Makes No Sense

I’m excited to see Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo, as I’m sure you probably are. I mean, who out there doesn’t want to see an interdivisional superfight between two of the most athletic, exciting competitors populating the contemporary mixed martial arts scene? The fight promises to be an epic, only not in the The Iliad […]

I’m excited to see Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo, as I’m sure you probably are. I mean, who out there doesn’t want to see an interdivisional superfight between two of the most athletic, exciting competitors populating the contemporary mixed martial arts scene? The fight promises to be an epic, only not in the The Iliad […]

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Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo: Sparks Are Going to Fly

Anthony Pettis is my hero! After two knockouts with his patented “Left Leg of Destiny,” Pettis is getting his chance to take on Jose Aldo for the belt. Or is it for pride? I’m going with pride.  There are only a few guys in the game that are down to scrap against the best in […]

Anthony Pettis is my hero! After two knockouts with his patented “Left Leg of Destiny,” Pettis is getting his chance to take on Jose Aldo for the belt. Or is it for pride? I’m going with pride.  There are only a few guys in the game that are down to scrap against the best in […]

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Jose Aldo Is UFC’s Most Underrated Champion and Its Most Dangerous

When the main event at UFC 156 was over, featherweight champion Jose Aldo was paraded around the Octagon on his cornermen’s shoulders, as has become his custom. The reaction from the Mandalay Bay Events Center was tepid, if not downright hostile, and the official announcement of Junior’s unanimous decision over challenger Frankie Edgar was met […]

When the main event at UFC 156 was over, featherweight champion Jose Aldo was paraded around the Octagon on his cornermen’s shoulders, as has become his custom. The reaction from the Mandalay Bay Events Center was tepid, if not downright hostile, and the official announcement of Junior’s unanimous decision over challenger Frankie Edgar was met […]

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UFC 156 Aldo vs Edgar Superbowl Superfight Picks

Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar Aldo can win in many more ways and probably will, but with these odds, and Edgar’s ability to overcome, endurance, and experience. I’m going with Edgar just based on those probabilities + the odds. Rashad Evans vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Once again. The odds here are juicy for little Nog. [&hellip

Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar

Aldo can win in many more ways and probably will, but with these odds, and Edgar’s ability to overcome, endurance, and experience. I’m going with Edgar just based on those probabilities + the odds.

Rashad Evans vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Once again. The odds here are juicy for little Nog. Rashad is much faster, but the wrestling of Evans is likely going to be negated as he won’t want to go to the ground with little Nog. Once again, Rashad should win a decision, but, with the odds so skewed, Nog has a puncher’s and submitter’s chance.

Alistair Overeem vs. Antonio Silva

Overeem is in the UFC and if you never saw him fight before because you are UFC focused, he is a pretty intimidating fighter who destroys pretty much anyone he faces post 2009ish. The odds are heavily skewed here, but Silva is a blackbelt. If Overeem gets on his back, Silva, should have a distinct advantage. He is slightly bigger. Overeem isn’t particularly fast, he is just big and technical. Silva, is less technical, but has that ground and top game, plus fair leg kicks.

I like Silva here in the upset due to the heavy odds skew.

Jon Fitch vs. Demian Maia

Although favored I don’t see Maia beating Fitch. Unless Hendricks unlocked the glass jaw code on Fitch and he is now able to be KO’d easily.

Joseph Benavidez vs. Ian McCall

Going with the underdog again. Ian McCall can hang with the faster Mighty Mouse, he should be fine against Benavidez. McCall will have the chip on his shoulder too.

Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau

Too close to call depending on how Tibau shows up. I have Dunham in decision.

Tyron Woodley vs. Jay Hieron

Another upset here, I’ve got Hieron taking the upset with experience, better punching. Wrestling is probably better for Woodley, but Hieron is right there in that department.

Jacob Volkmann vs. Bobby Green

I’m avoiding this fight, because I tend to lean with Volkmann almost no matter what, but odds skewed too much.

Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg

Edwards. In one of the other favored picks, I like Yves on a roll here.

Dustin Kimura vs. Chico Camus

Pass

Edwin Figueroa vs. Francisco Rivera

Pass