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ATT

11-17-2008, 01:51 PM

If this has been posted already I am sorry. I searched and didn't see anything.

http://www.mmanews.com/other/Report:-Urijah-Faber-Could-Fight-Jose-Aldo-In-January.html

According to a report from Fiveouncesofpain.com, former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber is getting ready to get back into the cage as soon as possible and the return could come as early as January as he tells Fiveounces:

“I’ve heard January 25th as a tentative date. It is to be announced as to where it will be, but I think it could be San Diego.”

When asked about a potential opponent, Faber was quick to answer with another WEC fighter.

“Possibly Jose Aldo,” said Faber.

Jose Aldo's Stats
http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jose-Aldo-11506

ama6730

11-17-2008, 02:32 PM

Nice, Thanks!

Felix

11-17-2008, 03:37 PM

nice find, thanks

:)

Rattlebone

11-17-2008, 03:47 PM

Ditto.

WinMor

11-17-2008, 04:31 PM

SWEET!! Thanks

ama6730

11-17-2008, 04:32 PM

Dude needs some clothes on in that sherdog picture!

KN0Ck0uT_KID

11-18-2008, 09:57 AM

Faber will OWN this kid then OWN either Brown or that cocky lil garcia!!:D

Seth

11-18-2008, 10:36 AM

War urijah

Lucky7

11-18-2008, 03:06 PM

ummmm...I don't mean to outright disrespect this kid, but how do you go from the #7 (of 10) fight to fight the top guy in the WEC?

Is this not "disrespectful" to Urijah?

The kid looks good as far as his stas...that's not saying Urijah's not gonna whoop his a$$!!!!

JBNTX

11-18-2008, 03:52 PM

Aldo is a good fighter ! I dont care who he fights because they will just be a stepping stone to getting his belt back !! I feel sorry for WHOEVER it is !! I would love to see Urijah beat Garcia's ass, because he talks to much trash, even though he is from Texas !! Have a lil class bro !! WAR FABER !!

Sac23722

11-18-2008, 04:14 PM

Urijah talked about Aldo in the radio interview I posted on a different thread. Urijah said that Aldo is the best fighter in the weight divison next to him - said Aldo is better than Mike Brown and Leonard Garcia.

NickyD240

11-18-2008, 05:10 PM

Not better than Urijah though.

Celene

11-18-2008, 05:53 PM

after that loss to Mike brown : ( I can't wait to see Urijah get back into the ring again. long live the California Kid!

ama6730

11-18-2008, 06:55 PM

Urijah's belt will be back home where it belongs in March for sure. I hope whoever is standing in the way has good medical insurance. :p

Seth

11-19-2008, 04:25 AM

Aldo is a really good fighter and would put forth quite a threat to Brown, Aldo, Garcia, Urijah and the rest of the 145er's but again, I feel Urijah's quick thinking and skills are too much for Jose

Rattlebone

11-19-2008, 07:57 AM

Urijah's belt will be back home where it belongs in March for sure. I hope whoever is standing in the way has good medical insurance. :p

Spot on ama. Urijah's hungry. Next opponent can expect a serious beatdown.

Lisa

11-19-2008, 07:59 AM

I hope to make that fight for sure. Come on guys and win that lottery :)

Rattlebone

11-19-2008, 08:11 AM

I hope to make that fight for sure. Come on guys and win that lottery :)

Damn straight Lisa. Urijah keeps all thing positive, so can we. visualize Ej's picks coming in and just maybe we'll all get there!

KN0Ck0uT_KID

11-19-2008, 08:48 AM

Rattlebone

11-19-2008, 09:01 AM

KN0Ck0uT_KID

11-19-2008, 09:08 AM

Yea I had hoped jens would shut him up and pushed his teeth back a lil bit...

Sac23722

11-19-2008, 09:34 AM

Has anyone listened to some of the crap that leonard garcia actually says... I mean this kids thinks he is incredible! He isn't the least bit humble. If he fights brown, i hope brown knocks his head off, and if urijah gets him.........I hope he breaks his face man!!! This kid is unreal...

I agree - he talks a lot of crap but to be honest I think he is a very good fighter and Urijah will have to be at the top of his game to beat Leonard.
Leonard is near impossible to knockout (remember the Huerta fight), he has knockout power (Pulver) and he actually has a good ground-game too. Not to mention, he trains at one of the best camps in MMA - Greg Jackson's - they are known for coming up with the best gameplans.

Aside from that, I assume you all know about this already but if not - here is a link to the story. Garcia was mixed up in a huge cocaine bust earlier this year
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/28/report-leonard-garcia-arrested-in-connection-to-el-paso-cocaine-ring/

Rattlebone

11-19-2008, 12:21 PM

I agree - he talks a lot of crap but to be honest I think he is a very good fighter and Urijah will have to be at the top of his game to beat Leonard.
Leonard is near impossible to knockout (remember the Huerta fight), he has knockout power (Pulver) and he actually has a good ground-game too. Not to mention, he trains at one of the best camps in MMA - Greg Jackson's - they are known for coming up with the best gameplans.

Aside from that, I assume you all know about this already but if not - here is a link to the story. Garcia was mixed up in a huge cocaine bust earlier this year
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/28/report-leonard-garcia-arrested-in-connection-to-el-paso-cocaine-ring/

Agreed. Despite his yap, Garcia is one very tough dude. Heavy-handed, strong submissions, excellent chin. If a Garcia vs. Brown match shakes down I would give Leonard a strong edge, setting up a title fight with Urijah (hopefully). That would be quite a war.

Lucky7

11-19-2008, 12:44 PM

Agreed. Despite his yap, Garcia is one very tough dude. Heavy-handed, strong submissions, excellent chin. If a Garcia vs. Brown match shakes down I would give Leonard a strong edge, setting up a title fight with Urijah (hopefully). That would be quite a war.

I hate to toot my own horn (toot-toot), but I've been suggesting a Garcia vs. Faber matchup since Urijah's loss to Mike Brown. Garcia said he wants a title shot...fighting Urijah before that would be a very good compromise for him and the WEC.

Mike Brown's probably out for at least 6 more months...

so the top guys are (in no particular order, except for the first one):

Urijah
Leonard Garcia
Jose Aldo
Waggney Fabiano (the new guy)
Jens Pulver
Jeff Curran

any of these guys are a great fight to watch right now...

Sac23722

11-19-2008, 01:27 PM

I hate to toot my own horn (toot-toot), but I've been suggesting a Garcia vs. Faber matchup since Urijah's loss to Mike Brown. Garcia said he wants a title shot...fighting Urijah before that would be a very good compromise for him and the WEC.

Mike Brown's probably out for at least 6 more months...

Urijah's management already explained how the fights will break down - it doesn't look like Urijah is going to fight Garcia in the immediate future unless something changes.

We know Urijah is fighting Aldo in Jan.
The only question is whether Urijah will get an immediate rematch with Brown (if he beats Aldo of course) or if Brown will fight Garcia and then Urijah will get the winner of that fight for the title.

Lucky7

11-19-2008, 01:46 PM

Urijah's management already explained how the fights will break down - it doesn't look like Urijah is going to fight Garcia in the immediate future unless something changes.

We know Urijah is fighting Aldo in Jan.
The only question is whether Urijah will get an immediate rematch with Brown (if he beats Aldo of course) or if Brown will fight Garcia and then Urijah will get the winner of that fight for the title.

Thanks for the clarification Sac!

P.S. "...if he beats Aldo of course" IF? IF????? C'MONNNNN!!!!!