It's close. Jose Aldo has never been pushed or respected by UFC and MMA media, so I think that clouds people's judgement sometimes. He had an amazing streak and WEC Featherweight was always deeper than the current era UFC Featherweight until Connor started his rise. The Pettis super fight that fell through the cracks would have solidified his legacy I think, but instead he got injured and KOed by Connor. Aldo the Muay Thai/Jiu-Jitsu fighter was far superior to Jose Aldo the Boxer.
Connor doesn't belong in the conversation, you can't be GOAT if you never defend a title IMO. I hope Max has figured out his weight, so he can close the door on this conversation.
Agreed. If joe thinks max can beat a prime Aldo, that’s his opinion but he’s announcing it world wide like it’s official. Styles makes fights and max hasn’t fought a high level wrestler. Mendes or Edgar could’ve been a tough fight for him. Although now Edgar might be past his prime now.
What are you saying?
Aldo was considered#1P4P for a long time. Then he lost to Conor and twice to Max. So yes, obviously Max has Aldo’s number, twice he beat the Aldo that was still in his prime. Why is it crazy to call Max the goat for that?
Sorry. Stopped twice? I think you have to let Rogan enjoy the moment of a great fight. He will walk it back on his podcast but Max certainly is on the 45 Mt Rushmore
Your post is confusing. Are you saying Max should be called the GOAT 145er or not?
Furthermore, no one said anything about who is currently better (in fact I directly addressed that), this thread is about someone being called the GOAT in their weight class.
Outside of edgar and mendes who has max not beaten at 145?
I ser no problem calking him thr goat. Hes beaten most the top FW before he even got the title.
Sorry. Stopped twice? I think you have to let Rogan enjoy the moment of a great fight. He will walk it back on his podcast but Max certainly is on the 45 Mt Rushmore
Your post is confusing. Are you saying Max should be called the GOAT 145er or not?
Furthermore, no one said anything about who is currently better (in fact I directly addressed that), this thread is about someone being called the GOAT in their weight class.
Outside of edgar and mendes who has max not beaten at 145?
I ser no problem calking him thr goat. Hes beaten most the top FW before he even got the title.
Yeah and Aldo did the same thing. He had beaten the best before he even entered the UFC.
Keep winning as many times as Aldo did, defend your belt as many times as Aldo did and we can talk about overtaking him as the GOAT 145er.
Dana gets it. Max gets it. I can't help others that don't get it.
We see this shit over and over again and all it takes is a loss and the casuals move onto the next flavour of the month. IMO to be the GOAT, you don't have to beat the GOAT, you have to beat his achievements.