Would be a great way to build up both fighters IMO
Aoki fight period.
Aoki would catch Huerta in some kinda submission - Huerta is too careless when he fights, the reason Crane couldn't finish him was because Huerta was stronger and had better Cardio - Cardio is something I don't think Aoki lacks.
Hasnt Huerta's last two opponents been true 145ers?
Agreed immaculata, I'd love to see Aoki in the UFC against anybody. But here's my take on this particular fight:
Should Huerta win, it shuts up all his detractors, i.e. those 'in the know' who believe he's being fed cans. Then basically everyone likes the guy and he gets to continue his rise ("meteoric rise" as Goldberg would say)
Should Aoki win, he would likely do so with some sick, entertaining submission, which would further encourage interest of TUF newbs in the ground game. Furthermore he would help to develop the Japanese fanbase, as well as extend the international feel and presence the UFC seeks. Aoki could become what Anderson Silva is to the middleweight division IMO.
PrideGP1 since when has any position, let alone guard, been without risk?
Since forever (but forever can always be ignored).
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Everytime you see Eddie Bravo for the next couple of weeks I need you to ask him where my audio is.
"Hey Eddie"
yep.
"Where is Dio's Audio"
If you can do this for me I'd be eternally grateful :)
I don't see a reason for this match up.
No it doesn't.
Really? I've won three fights by gogoplata, I haven't had much trouble with it. In fact, I've never lost a fight due to using the rubber guard. What sorts of bad situations has your use of the rubber guard put you in?
Aoki is absolutely amazing, but the elbows might be a problem..
Max
Two things PrideGP1 avoids: bad situations and girls
Aoki vs ANYONE... please.
Aoki is on another level and probably 3x stronger than Alberto Crane, and also a 170 lb. fighter hence why he is 3x stronger.
Weird match-up idea, but I guess plausible as Huerta performed so well against Cranes solid BJJ. Aoki's guard is much more dangerous and proven in MMA though.
I would rather see Huerta fight Guida, Din Thomas, Frankie Edgar, Tyson Griffin or Florian.
Aoki's guard finally got exposed as risky in his last fight when he ate some hard shots when going for a submission attempt. - DITTO
I agree that I'd just like to see Aoki fight in the UFC period.
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apparently Ruledogg doesn't like Huerta......
: )