Thursday, 2 April 2015

Journal Free Write 2: Aldo should be P4P Best



      Jon Jones. Promoted by media outlets and the UFC itself as the Number 1# Pound 4 Pound fighter on the planet. In reality Jon Jones may have the best possible resume but he is not the most skilled fighter on the planet. I truly believe Jose Aldo is the most technically skilled MMA fighter on the Planet. I think this because Aldo's game is much more advanced and because Jon Jones being a bigger draw really sways the media towards him.
       Aldo is the most well rounded fighter on the planet. Aldo is the 145 Pound featherweight Champion of the UFC. A title he has held for 9 years, going on 10. With a unseen record of 25-1. Aldo is a kickboxing machine with World Class Brazilian Jit Jitsu to fall back on. Which is a rare combination of skills. Equipped with hair trigger head movement, explosive combinations and advanced angle cuts. Jones is not far behind in terms of skill. Near perfection as a fighter. Lacks one single element that really hinders him. Fundamental boxing. Aldo has the best boxing in MMA. Jon Jones lacks a strong fundamental boxing game including poor footwork, poor head movement and poor hand speed. The strongest parts of Aldo's game are these and it shows.
        The final reason why Aldo should be P4P Best is because of the media. Jose Aldo is not a very popular champion in North America. The fighter doesn't even speak English. Aldo Paper-view Buys always do poorly. This is not marketable. The UFC is seen as a business before sport company. Jon Jones born in the U.S.A, In a much heavier weight class as well. Jones is the obvious choice as a more marketable fighter. That is it, the UFC is reluctant to boost Aldo as the P4P best because he is not a marketable fighter.

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