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Here at CagePotato, if we’re going to take the time to put together a rankings or list, it’s probably going to be one like this one. That doesn’t mean, however, that we’re opposed to taking part in others’ rankings. Take, for example, the Yahoo! Sports Top 10 MMA Pound for Pound Rankings, the voting for which is done by a panel that includes many luminaries of the MMA journalism community and also, for some unknown reason, me.

The latest Yahoo! Sports Top 10 list was released this week (panel voting and publication of the rankings are done monthly) and there are some familiar faces as well as some changes. Anderson Silva maintained his long-time top spot, followed by Jon Jones and then Georges St. Pierre in the number three spot.

Cain Velasquez made it back on to the list after beating Junior Dos Santos in their recent return bout. A number of notable fighters were not eligible for the list because of inactivity (Dominick Cruz, Alistair Overeem) and suspension (Nick Diaz, Overeem again).

Jose Aldo was eligible because he is fighting so close to the end of voting, and he took the number four spot. The rankings may soon get shaken up again after tonight’s UFC 156.

Frankie Edgar drops down to featherweight to try and take out Aldo. Would Aldo get a bump in the rankings by beating a former lightweight champ? Would Edgar skyrocket in the rankings if were to win a championship in a second weight class?

Also, will Overeem justify the media’s crush on him with an impressive fight against BigFoot that will propel him into the Top 10? Check out the full rankings Top 10 after the jump and then let us know your Top 10 in the comments section.

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Jose Aldo was eligible because he is fighting so close to the end of voting, and he took the number four spot. The rankings may soon get shaken up again after tonight’s UFC 156.

Yahoo! Sports Top 10 MMA Pound for Pound Rankings:

1. Anderson Silva

2. Jon Jones

3. Georges St. Pierre

4. Jose Aldo

5. Benson Henderson

6. Cain Velasquez

7. Demetrious Johnson

8. Frankie Edgar

9. Gilbert Melendez

10. Renan Barao

– Elias Cepeda

UFC 156: 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss Edgar vs. Aldo

It may not be a super fight that involves Anderson Silva, but Frankie Edgar vs. Jose Aldo is indeed a superfight. Tonight at UFC 156, we will finally get to see two of the greatest lighter weight fighters meet as they will fight for the UFC featherweig…

It will be Edgar’s first time testing the waters at 145 lbs.

Although he was always undersized at lightweight, he found great success capturing the UFC lightweight title from BJ Penn.

But he now drops down to take on arguably the greatest featherweight fighter in MMA history.

If this is not enough to get you excited for this fight, keep reading to find out why you can’t miss it.

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Frankie Edgar: Dropping Down in Weight Class Is Brilliant Move for the Answer

Frankie Edgar made the bold move of dropping down in weight class to face Jose Aldo, and that move will surely help him keep his three-year title run going.Edgar (15-3-1) will face Aldo (21-1) in the main event at UFC 156, and that’s a tough task in an…

Frankie Edgar made the bold move of dropping down in weight class to face Jose Aldo, and that move will surely help him keep his three-year title run going.

Edgar (15-3-1) will face Aldo (21-1) in the main event at UFC 156, and that’s a tough task in and of itself. Aldo hasn’t lost since 2005, but if anyone can take him down, it’s Edgar.

At 145 pounds, Edgar appears to be in great shape. According to the Los Angeles Times, he thinks dropping down in weight has really helped him.

“Fighting at 145 has made me focus like never before on what I put into my body. It’s made me faster. My cardio is better. I feel more athletic.”

That’s certainly great news for fans of The Answer and horrible news for Aldo and his supporters.

Edgar has shown us that he is dangerous around this weight, despite fighting opponents who were closer to 155. He frequently gave up several pounds to his competitors, but still went 15-3-1.

Since Edgar made his UFC debut on Super Bowl weekend seven years ago, he has been a sturdy opponent, despite fighting bigger opponents. Now that he has found a way to become even more compact while lowering his weight, he is going to dominate the 145-pound class.

The 145-pound class is Edger’s natural weight class. He really should have been in the class since he started fighting in UFC bouts, but he was incredible when he fought up a class.

Now that he is finally where he belongs, Edgar can use his natural skills to fight much smaller opponents than he is used to.

Aldo has become accustomed to fighting 145-pound opponents and will expect nothing different when these two fight. However, that will be a huge mistake, as Edgar is used to 155-pound fighters and will be tougher than anyone else Aldo has faced.

I have supreme confidence in Edgar to make the adjustment without a hitch, and he should walk away from this fight with his head held high.

The real question is whether or not he will stay in the 145-pound class.

Edgar should remain at this weight. It is much closer to his natural weight, and he will be fighting against much lighter opponents than he is used to.

Edgar has the strength and speed to compete in the 155-pound class, but by staying in the 145-pound class, he will become one of the most dominant fighters in the world.

It all comes down to this first fight, but if Edgar fights like he is expected to and is more athletic like he says, there is no reason for him to go back to the 155-pound class.

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Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar: 5 Reasons It’s Too Close to Call

In the main event of UFC 156, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will take on former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. This could be the most exciting featherweight championship fight in MMA history. It could also be one of the closest.&nbsp…

In the main event of UFC 156, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will take on former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar.

This could be the most exciting featherweight championship fight in MMA history.

It could also be one of the closest.

While some may believe Aldo’s striking alone is enough to give him the edge, Edgar has never been stopped in his MMA career and may be faster than any opponent that Aldo has ever faced.

This fight could go down to the judges.

Here are the reasons why they could have a very difficult decision to make.

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UFC 156 Fight Card: Power Ranking the Main Card Bouts

We are just a few hours away from UFC 156, which takes place live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card has many storylines leading up to it. From Alistair Overeem making his return to the UFC to Rashad Evans…

We are just a few hours away from UFC 156, which takes place live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main card has many storylines leading up to it.

From Alistair Overeem making his return to the UFC to Rashad Evans calling out Anderson Silva before he can take on Silva’s teammate Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the night is sure to include some interesting turns of events.

But the night’s most interesting story is the championship fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar.

In what will be Edgar’s first fight at featherweight, he faces a long-reigning champion in Aldo, who has not fought in a little over a year.

But does the championship fight have enough steam to be ranked the best fight of the night? Keep reading to find out.

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Aldo vs. Edgar: Preview and Prediction for UFC 156 Featherweight Title Bout

Jose Aldo will defend the UFC Featherweight Championship against Frankie Edgar in the UFC 156 main event. The matchup was supposed to take place in October, but Aldo backed out due to a foot injury. Both fighters are now ready, and fans should be in fo…

The stacked card also features Alistair Overeem taking on Antonio Silva and Rashad Evans against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. So by the time Aldo and Edgar step inside the Octagon the crowd should be hot and expectations will be sky high.

Luckily, they should put on quite a show. Aldo will be defending his title for the first time since last January when he knocked out Chad Mendes late in the opening round. It will be interesting to see how the long layoff impacts him, especially early.

The main storyline for Edgar will surround how he handles the drop to featherweight. He will lose the speed advantage he so often held in that division, but the move should help him be more competitive across the board.

He’s coming off two straight losses to Benson Henderson, which helped convince him dropping down would be the best move. Heading straight into a title fight will be tricky, though.

If fights were based completely on current talent level, Aldo would win going away. Obviously, that’s not the case. There are several other factors that come into play, including Edgar’s experience and ability to hang tough.

The 31-year-old veteran only has three losses in his career, and they all came by decision. He’s never been knocked out. While that might not seem like much, it’s definitely a mental advantage in a bout where both fighters are looking for every little advantage they can get.

Aldo will attempt to wear him down with his devastating kick combinations. Just how effective those strikes are will have a major impact on the fight. If he can wear him down and ensure Edgar doesn’t have the power left to mount a comeback, the Brazilian should be in good shape.

Furthermore, the increased pace of the featherweight division is going to work against Edgar. That’s one area where he always seemed to thrive as a lightweight. But Aldo is quick and athletic, which is going to cause problems.

Both fighters bring their own unique style to the fight. The overall difference between them is minimal. Expect a long battle that ends up falling in the champion’s favor by decision.

Prediction: Aldo by decision

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