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Originally Posted by Cat--Smasher  Was Faber in his prime when he fought Aldo? |
Well let's draw some parallels between the two fighters.
Faber was 2-2 (last 4) heading in to his fight with Aldo. He was coming off a win. When Faber lost to Brown, he was the #1 ranked fighter in his division. Faber was 6-0 in title defenses prior to his loss.
Wins:
- Raphael Assunção (SOTN award)
- Jens Pulver (SOTN award)
Loses:
- Mike Brown (title fight)
- Mike Brown (title fight)
Edgar is 1-2-1 (last 4) heading in to his fight with Aldo. He is coming off two loses. When Edgar lost to Henderson, he was the #1 ranked fighter in his division. Edgar was 3-0-1 in title defenses prior to his loss.
Wins:
- Gray Maynard (KOTN award, title fight)
Loses:
- Benson Henderson (title fight)
- Benson Henderson (FOTN award, title fight)
Draws:
- Gray Maynard (FOTN award, title fight)
Faber was just as much in his prime when he fought Aldo as Edgar is now.