Just days after successfully defending his UFC featherweight championship, Jose Aldo was hospitalized for kidney stones. MMA Fighting passed along word of Aldo’s condition, reporting that the Brazilian fighter was diagnosed on Tuesday and spent time at a hospital in Rio:
“Dr. Marcio Tannure, the UFC’s doctor in Brazil, told MMAFighting.com that the UFC featherweight champion was taken to Copa D’Or hospital in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro and diagnosed with kidney stones Tuesday. UOL first reported the news.”
Tannure went on to say that he is unsure of whether Aldo has already passed the stones or not and is waiting to hear from the champ’s camp. Aldo also broke his foot against Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163 and is not expected to fight again until 2014.
This writer has never had kidney stones but has known folks who have. And, judging from the apparent pain they were in, we’re willing to bet Aldo is dealing with some pain slightly below Tito Ortiz’s cracked skull but definitely above Jon Jones’ mangled toe. Reportedly, Aldo has had stones before.
Just days after successfully defending his UFC featherweight championship, Jose Aldo was hospitalized for kidney stones. MMA Fighting passed along word of Aldo’s condition, reporting that the Brazilian fighter was diagnosed on Tuesday and spent time at a hospital in Rio:
“Dr. Marcio Tannure, the UFC’s doctor in Brazil, told MMAFighting.com that the UFC featherweight champion was taken to Copa D’Or hospital in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro and diagnosed with kidney stones Tuesday. UOL first reported the news.”
Tannure went on to say that he is unsure of whether Aldo has already passed the stones or not and is waiting to hear from the champ’s camp. Aldo also broke his foot against Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163 and is not expected to fight again until 2014.
This writer has never had kidney stones but has known folks who have. And, judging from the apparent pain they were in, we’re willing to bet Aldo is dealing with some pain slightly below Tito Ortiz’s cracked skull but definitely above Jon Jones’ mangled toe. Reportedly, Aldo has had stones before.
MMA’s Great Debate Radio returns with Irish UFC star Conor McGregor as well as World Series of Fighting president and now fighter Ray Sefo as well as plenty of debate surrounding the fallout from UFC 163.
Jose Aldo defeated “The Korean Zombie” Chan-Sun…
MMA‘s Great Debate Radio returns with Irish UFC star ConorMcGregor as well as World Series of Fighting president and now fighter Ray Sefo as well as plenty of debate surrounding the fallout from UFC 163.
Jose Aldo defeated “The Korean Zombie” Chan-Sung Jung by TKO in the fourth round, but it came at the expense of a broken foot that he suffered in the opening moments of the fight. Will this layoff hurt Aldo more than any potential opponent would in his next bout?
Plus we discuss the controversial decision between LyotoMachida and Phil Davis, and how this might affect the Brazilian’s style going forward.
Also on the show today, Irish fighter ConorMcGregor stops by to discuss his upcoming fight at UFC Fight Night 26, and how much life has changed for him since making his UFC debut. This is a can’t miss interview.
World Series of Fighting president Ray Sefo talks about his decision to return to fighting on his own promotion’s card, as well as how this might just be the last trip to the cage during his historic fight career.
Today’s debate topics on the show include:
—Jose Aldo wins again but suffers a broken foot. Do you think injuries will be a bigger threat to him than any one opponent?
—Aldo says he would “love” to test the waters at lightweight. How do you like Aldo’s chances to be a force at 155 pounds?
—How did you score Phil Davis vs. LyotoMachida and was the final decision a robbery?
—Is LyotoMachida‘s style the biggest problem in all of this and should he change?
This is MMA’s Great Debate Radio for Tuesday, August 6, 2013
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After suffering an embarrassing 14-second KO at the hands of Anthony Perosh at UFC 163 last Saturday, Vinny Magalhaes stands on the precipice of being cut from the UFC.
If that happens it would be the second time the Brazilian has been ignominiously ou…
After suffering an embarrassing 14-second KO at the hands of Anthony Perosh at UFC 163 last Saturday, Vinny Magalhaes stands on the precipice of being cut from the UFC.
If that happens it would be the second time the Brazilian has been ignominiously ousted from the world’s premier MMA outfit, and, this time, it will probably be his last.
The Brazilian first burst on the scene when the made the final of The Ultimate Fighter TV show in 2008. But after a loss to Ryan Bader in the finale and then another loss to Eliot Marshall at UFC 97, the light heavyweight’s services were no longer required.
Now, after his return to the promotion earlier this year, he’s lost two on the trot.
In April, he was comprehensively beaten by potential 205-pound title hopeful Phil Davis after haranguing him on Twitter for months. That was a bold move that could have paid high dividends for Magalhaes had he won. But instead, after being exposed as a lesser talent over three miserable rounds, Magalhaes was left looking for a comeback fight to reassert his pretensions as an elite light heavyweight.
Of course it would be foolish to write off the former ADCC champion off entirely. Since leaving the UFC he went on a tear, winning and defending the M-1 Global light heavyweight title and looking incredibly assured doing it.
It was these performances that brought him back into the UFC fold, but he’s yet to replicate them inside the Octagon.
From one perspective, losing to Davis, who’s a serious contender in the division, is nothing to be ashamed of. Nor is getting knocked out so unexpectedly. MMA is an unpredictable sport and everyone can get clipped. A freak knockout like the one he suffered on Saturday at the hands of Perosh may take some time to shake off, but it happens to the best.
Still, Magalhaes’ wings have definitely been clipped, and he has some work to do to fix his career. If he does survive in the UFC, then he can expect to face other lower-ranked opponents until he can prove himself.
Jose Aldo vs. the Korean Zombie was one of the most highly anticipated featherweight title fights of the year and the headliner for UFC 163.
It failed to live up to the hype.
Aldo scored a TKO victory over Chan Sung Jung in the fourth round …
Jose Aldo vs. the Korean Zombie was one of the most highly anticipated featherweight title fights of the year and the headliner for UFC 163.
It failed to live up to the hype.
Aldo scored a TKO victory over Chan Sung Jung in the fourth round to retain his championship. Both men sustained serious injuries in a bout that was pegged to last longer.
Jung appeared to lose the first three rounds but managed to keep things close. That all came to a screeching halt in the fourth round as the Korean Zombie threw his shoulder out of socket while throwing a punch. Aldo pounced at the opportunity, and that’s all she wrote.
There are many questions surrounding both men in the aftermath of the disappointing bout. What’s next for Aldo after continuing his dominant reign? Where does Jung go after losing in such a fashion?
Read on to find out.
The Road Back for Jung
It’s always tough to lose, but for Jung going down after essentially injuring himself is a tough pill to swallow. Credit Aldo for taking advantage, but for Jung it’s something he won’t forget.
The good news is that the 26-year-old still has plenty of sway within the division and should still be able to fetch a match against top talent.
The best way for Jung to fully get back on his feet and quickly put himself back into contender status is to find a ranked or big-name opponent to put down.
NikLentz is the first name that comes to mind within the division. He’s red hot, on a three-fight win streak and ranked No. 9.
Perhaps a rematch with Dustin Poirier could be in the cards as well. It’d be a bit of a rare feat to see a rematch this quickly, but it would help both men, who are already ranked in the division, and could help the division itself overall.
Either of those options will work for Jung. He needs to spend some time collecting his bearings and then get back on the fight path against a credible, ranked opponent. It’s really the only way for him to rebound.
Life at the Top for Aldo
Aldo has a couple options in front of him now that he has once again proved to be the best featherweight fighter.
It’s simple really: Aldo can either bore us to death or do something exciting.
The boring is obvious. Aldo can schedule a rematch with several fighters from the division he has already defeated in the past. He could take on Cub Swanson, but Aldo already beat the tar out of him back in 2009 at WEC 49.
Aldo could wait and take on the winner of Chad Mendes vs. Clay Guida at UFC 164, but the former had his shot, and the latter doesn’t deserve one just yet. Frankie Edgar is out there looking for a fight as well, but Aldo handled that business in stride back at UFC 156.
Ricardo “The Bully” Lamas is arguably the biggest threat to Aldo, but he’s not a popular name the UFC could market properly. Even being the biggest threat to Aldo at this point does not mean much with the roll he has been on as of late.
Enough with the boring. Let’s get to the good stuff.
Aldo could make a move that has seemingly been in the works for a while and make the jump to the lightweight division.
If he chooses to do so, he would easily be the No. 1 contender and face the winner of Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 164.
Aldo has hinted in the past that he wants to take a chance and move up a division. He admitted in the UFC 163 post-fight conference with the media that he’ll ultimately leave the decision up to his bosses.
For UFC fans the best move would be to see Aldo move up or take on Lamas, who has more than earned a title shot at this point. What’s best for the fans, especially the fans in the know, may not be best for the brand as a whole.
Stay tuned for Aldo’s decision. He’s either choosing a simple rematch or aiming for something bigger.
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Things did not exactly go as planned for Lyoto Machida at UFC 163 during his bout with Phil Davis, but there are a few things he can learn and apply to his next fight.
The same goes for all of us as we peruse the aftermath of UFC 163. There are p…
Things did not exactly go as planned for LyotoMachida at UFC 163 during his bout with Phil Davis, but there are a few things he can learn and apply to his next fight.
The same goes for all of us as we peruse the aftermath of UFC 163. There are plenty of things to learn from the underwhelming night in which the top fights didn’t live up to the hype.
Jose Aldo is still the champ. The result was a bit expected at this point given his run of dominance, but how the fight ended was not. The Korean Zombie popped his shoulder out of socket, and Aldo took advantage for a fourth-round TKO.
The Machida-Davis fight was another big one, but it left us scratching our heads more than anything. Machida appeared dominant throughout but heard Davis’ name called at the end courtesy of a unanimous-decision loss.
The results themselves don’t tell the whole story. Here are the biggest takeaways worth noting after diving beyond the list of winners and losers.
Jose Aldo Needs Some New Competition
It’s time for something to change for Aldo. It’s clear that the featherweight division does not have much to offer in the way of competition at this point.
Yes, Aldo took advantage of an injury to defend his title, but that’s what a smart champion would do. Most of the contenders for his title, such as Frankie Edgar, Cub Swanson and Chad Mendes, have already lost to the champ at one point or another.
The exception to the rule is Ricardo Lamas, but it’s unknown if Lamas will receive his shot, because he doesn’t have a last name like Edgar or Swanson.
What Aldo should do next is jump up to the lightweight division and wait for a title shot in the aftermath of Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 164. He’d be a shoo-in as the No. 1 contender and have a chance to make a serious run at dominating both divisions.
Aldo is a known commodity at this point, meaning he’s the best pound-for-pound featherweight out there. Like his smart match against the Korean Zombie showed, it’s time for him to find some new competition.
Machida Does Not Understand Point Fighting Is a No-No
Machida just doesn’t get it.
After all three judges were in agreement with their 29-28 scores at the end of Machida vs. Davis, Machida turned to the crowd and had the following to say, according to Shaun Al-Shatti of MMA Fighting:
It’s really not that hard to understand—point fighting isn’t going to fly in UFC.
Classic Machida strategy took center stage against Davis, and it cost Machida dearly. Rather than being the aggressor, Machida was content to sit back and cherry-pick his way through the fight. Machida remained conservative and on the evasive except for points here and there at which would he would duck in and try to land a significant strike.
There were plenty of significant strikes for Machida, but the judges saw something different (which is a separate debate about MMA rules entirely).
Until Machida realizes his fighting style isn’t doing him any favors, he’s going to have a hard time getting back into contention. It’s a shame, really, because Machida is a great fighter who deserves a shot, but something has to give on his end.
Phil Davis Deserves Some Credit
As hinted, the winner of the controversial decision against Machida was Mr. Wonderful himself, Phil Davis.
Davis is not going to receive credit from most for the victory, thanks to the controversy.
Whether the judges were incorrect or not, it’s time to give Davis his due.
Let’s talk for a moment about how much better Davis has become over the years. After losing to Rashad Evans last year, Davis has done nothing but improve, and his new skills were on full display against Machida.
Both his standup and footwork are reaching a new level, and his wrestling game remains as lethal as ever. He lasted long enough through a battery of strikes from Machida to tally the decision in the first place.
Davis is as dangerous as they come. His skills continue to evolve, and he continues to be a rising star in the division.
Controversial decision or not, Davis has more than shown that he’s worthy of respect.
Chan Sung Jung Deserves Even More
Yes, Jung lost in the title bout against Aldo. He did so in somewhat embarrassing fashion, as well, after throwing his shoulder out of socket while attempting a strike.
However, rather than signal to the referee to call the match while pointing at the injury, Jung attempted to shrug it off, pop his shoulder back into place and jump back into the fray.
You have to respect that.
The Korean Zombie may have lost in unorthodox fashion, but it’s a quick climb back to the top if he can land a match against a ranked opponent like NikLentz or even a rematch with Dustin Poirier.
It was yet another exciting round of fights at UFC 163 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as some of the top fighters in the world clashed inside the Octagon.
Jose Aldo once again impressed, as expected, but there were also some surprises on the ni…
It was yet another exciting round of fights at UFC 163 on Saturday in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil, as some of the top fighters in the world clashed inside the Octagon.
Jose Aldo once again impressed, as expected, but there were also some surprises on the night. In fact, a couple of fighters who lost actually were praised when all was said and done.
Here’s a look at the developments from Saturday’s bouts in Brazil, as well as projections moving forward.
Phil Davis Won’t Get Jon Jones Just Yet
Phil Davis may have defeated LyotoMachida via unanimous decision in Rio deJaneiro, but it’s unlikely that he will shoot straight to the top to fight Jon Jones at light heavyweight.
The reality is, many believed Machida deserved to win the fight on Saturday night, and some are calling it one of the biggest robberies of the year. Davis may have technically won the fight, but he certainly didn’t dominate, and some would question whether he even should have won.
It’s more likely that Glover Teixeira gets a title shot next against Jones after Jones fights Alexander Gustafsson in September.
In some respect, I feel that Davis’ controversial win over Machida took away from the significant progress that he has made as a fighter. On the other hand, I don’t believe he deserves an instant title shot with Jones based on that performance.
Jose Aldo Will Remain at 145 Pounds for Now
There’s been a lot of chatter about Jose Aldo potentially moving up to lightweight after disposing of Chan Sung Jung on Saturday, but he’s not adequately positioned to make the move just yet.
Not only are there plenty of intriguing rematches at 145 pounds that Aldo could take part in (Cub Swanson, Frankie Edgar, Chad Mendes), the 26-year-old Brazilian also has been handed a 90-day medical suspension after fracturing his right foot, according to MMAJunkie.com.
Moving straight up to lightweight after such an injury wouldn’t be prudent. It’s looking like Aldo will hang around the featherweight division before eventually transitioning to a higher weight class.
Chan Sung Jung Will Bounce Back
Chan Sung Jung lived up to his nickname of “The Korean Zombie” against Aldo, even if he eventually lost via a fourth-round technical knockout.
At this point, Jung’s heart is unquestioned. He sustained a separated shoulder in the fourth round against Aldo, but he continued to fight before Aldo took advantage. For now, he has been handed an 180-day medical suspension by the MMA unless he’s cleared by a doctor first, via MMAJunkie.com, but don’t think the 26-year-old is just going away.
Jung had won his first three fights in the UFC before falling to Aldo on Saturday.
