If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG?

Kittikasem · 09-02-2012, 04:58 PM

If this happens...

- Aldo will be 22-1
- And 12-0 in Zuffa
- A win over Edgar is a win over a current UFC p4p top 10 and proven elite level fighter
- Further wins over Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, Kenny Florian, Mike Brown, Mark Hominick, Cub Swanson, Jonathan Brookins & Manny Gamburyan
- Former WEC fw champion
- Current UFC fw champion

Does this mean Aldo has already done enough in your eyes to be considered an MMA ATG, or would he still be some way off this status?

BobDigi5060 · 09-02-2012, 05:33 PM

No, and for a few reasons.

Jose Aldo is a great Featherweight, but could be fighting 10+ years from now. Anything can happen, and it's shortsighted to claim ATG status because he will have many, many more after Frankie Edgar.

Rob_Floyd · 09-02-2012, 05:40 PM

It's a very young sport, so yes, I would.

dranon · 09-02-2012, 06:34 PM

I dunno if Edgars gonna put him over. I mean it can be argued he lost the first Penn Fight and lost the second Maynard fight, and of course he lost twice to Henderson.Thats four loses in his title "run". I think he has been extermly lucky with a couple decisions and because of that gets over rated. Does well in rematches though......

Vic-JofreBRASIL · 09-02-2012, 06:43 PM

He is borderline ATG already IMO......so, yes.

benebox · 09-02-2012, 07:42 PM

If he retired after the win I would consider him an ATG.

chrischruz · 09-03-2012, 12:59 AM

No doubt he has done a lot, but he can do much more. He will get ATG someday but not for the present.
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Primate · 09-03-2012, 03:18 AM

Aldo is only 25. That kinda scares me.

He could potentially be fighting for the next 10 years.

I already consider him an ATG, a win against Edgar would certainly solidify that. I'd also like to see him move up to 155 to see what he could do. Can you imagine him in there with Diaz, Cerrone, Bendo, Maynard? Gives me chills.

ufoalf · 09-03-2012, 03:25 AM

I think he already is. Cmon, he's so far ahead of his time that it's hard not consider him ATG. He doesn't beat people, he beats them up.

Kittikasem · 09-03-2012, 07:09 AM

For me, his resume is not good enough yet to merit ATG status. He needs a win over a great fighter, he doesn't have that yet. Faber is very good, but he was not a great, and not at FW. Edgar is the proven real deal.

Peter__1987 · 09-03-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic-JofreBRASIL

He is borderline ATG already IMO......so, yes.

This.

Peter__1987 · 09-03-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dranon

I dunno if Edgars gonna put him over. I mean it can be argued he lost the first Penn Fight and lost the second Maynard fight, and of course he lost twice to Henderson.Thats four loses in his title "run". I think he has been extermly lucky with a couple decisions and because of that gets over rated. Does well in rematches though......

What?

Kittikasem · 09-03-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter__1987

What?

What's funny about that? Many people scored Edgar-Penn 1 for Penn. It was a very close fight. I'm sure I read that the punch stats point to a clear Penn win.

thejokerswild · 09-03-2012, 10:15 AM

It's hard to say no when the sport is so young. Aldo Has raised the bar no doubt and will eventually go down as great. The fighters listed, only a couple I'd consider good enough wins to elevate someone's atg legacy, he has a long way to go. Edgar will be an excellent win if he can do it

techks · 09-03-2012, 02:10 PM

I just see Aldo's stamina questioned. From glances I've had of Edgar he comes the full fight and that would trouble Edgar. Aldo could end the fight anytime or break him down brutally but gradually which I would prefer over a quick ko ala Mendes. Fun fight I hope the best man wins but I see Edgar giving him problems despite whatever outcome occurs.

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Kittikasem Andre Ward: #1 SMW Ever ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,284 vCash: 500	If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? If this happens... - Aldo will be 22-1 - And 12-0 in Zuffa - A win over Edgar is a win over a current UFC p4p top 10 and proven elite level fighter - Further wins over Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, Kenny Florian, Mike Brown, Mark Hominick, Cub Swanson, Jonathan Brookins & Manny Gamburyan - Former WEC fw champion - Current UFC fw champion Does this mean Aldo has already done enough in your eyes to be considered an MMA ATG, or would he still be some way off this status?
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BobDigi5060 East Side MMA East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 8,960 vCash: 553	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? No, and for a few reasons. Jose Aldo is a great Featherweight, but could be fighting 10+ years from now. Anything can happen, and it's shortsighted to claim ATG status because he will have many, many more after Frankie Edgar.
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Rob_Floyd Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5,001 vCash: 847	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? It's a very young sport, so yes, I would.
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dranon Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,011 vCash: 2185	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? I dunno if Edgars gonna put him over. I mean it can be argued he lost the first Penn Fight and lost the second Maynard fight, and of course he lost twice to Henderson.Thats four loses in his title "run". I think he has been extermly lucky with a couple decisions and because of that gets over rated. Does well in rematches though......
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Vic-JofreBRASIL Vic East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Santos Posts: 13,846 vCash: 1166	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? He is borderline ATG already IMO......so, yes.
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benebox Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 935 vCash: 75	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? If he retired after the win I would consider him an ATG.
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Primate Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,456 vCash: 500	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? Aldo is only 25. That kinda scares me. He could potentially be fighting for the next 10 years. I already consider him an ATG, a win against Edgar would certainly solidify that. I'd also like to see him move up to 155 to see what he could do. Can you imagine him in there with Diaz, Cerrone, Bendo, Maynard? Gives me chills.
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ufoalf Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 5,690 vCash: 1550	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? I think he already is. Cmon, he's so far ahead of his time that it's hard not consider him ATG. He doesn't beat people, he beats them up.
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Kittikasem Andre Ward: #1 SMW Ever ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,284 vCash: 500	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? For me, his resume is not good enough yet to merit ATG status. He needs a win over a great fighter, he doesn't have that yet. Faber is very good, but he was not a great, and not at FW. Edgar is the proven real deal.
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thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? It's hard to say no when the sport is so young. Aldo Has raised the bar no doubt and will eventually go down as great. The fighters listed, only a couple I'd consider good enough wins to elevate someone's atg legacy, he has a long way to go. Edgar will be an excellent win if he can do it
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techks ATG list Killah! East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ......Bit stalkerish to ask where I live don't ya think? Posts: 10,906 vCash: 85	Re: If Aldo beats Edgar, do you consider him an ATG? I just see Aldo's stamina questioned. From glances I've had of Edgar he comes the full fight and that would trouble Edgar. Aldo could end the fight anytime or break him down brutally but gradually which I would prefer over a quick ko ala Mendes. Fun fight I hope the best man wins but I see Edgar giving him problems despite whatever outcome occurs.
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