Everyone, including me, was wondering why Aldo wasn’t throwing his characteristic leg kicks in his match against Chen Sung Jung the Korean Zombie at UFC 163. Turns out it had nothing to do with Zombie’s reach or aggression; after the fight,we found out that Aldo broke his foot in the first round when Jung checked one of his leg kicks.
That’s why King Mo doesn’t really kick, and I agree.
Aldo, however, was able to compensate and mask his injury, highlighting once more just how far he is above everyone else at 145lbs in the UFC. Also, he was dealing with a kidney stone that night. Damn.
Aldo is a big, dominant Featherweight, but if he did make the transition to 155lbs, he would be a small-ish Lightweight, and I’d be interested in seeing how this smart, cagey fighter adapts to bigger, stronger opponents.
Some people think that Aldo should either stay at 145lbs and grow the division, or vacate the championship to fight at 155lbs. I, personally, have no problem with him defending the Featherweight belt while fighting at 155lbs, or even holding and defending both belts. It would be hell on his body to go back and forth, so if Aldo is willing, I think that the UFC should let him.
Either way, I think I need one of those Zombie shirts where his right arm's out, held in his left hand.
I’m actually getting slightly more excited about the Tito/Rampage fight with each passing day. Some people are questioning the cross-promotion with TNA Impact! Wrestling, but they’re just plain wrong. The first season of the Ultimate Fighter benefitted from their time slot directly after WWE RAW! and if Bellator has the TNA stage to promote their first PPV on and drive up their buys, then why the hell not? Besides, Rampage has been on TNA before, so he’s not totally unfamiliar to that audience.
I’ve got to watch more Bellator, and so should you. I like the tournament format, and I've heard more than one fighter say that it's just a better atmosphere over there. At least the boss doesn't shit-talk you after every fight.
Hands up, defend yourselves at all times, this has been the Rabbit Punch
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