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Old 08-28-2006, 05:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Aoki as a Welterweight: Best in the World?

Ironically the best WW in the world doesn't fight in the UFC!

I know he just fought as a LW, but he is a WW by trade....I hope he moves back up because Gomi's my favorite fighter...and I fear that Gomi would be in a world of trouble against someone like Aoki.

You heard it here first folks....

Before it is all said and done Aoki will wind up being the best welterweight of this era!!! .



There's no stopping him!

War Aoki!!!!
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Old 08-28-2006, 05:11 PM   #2 (permalink)

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Not unless he goes to the UFC!

Tho I agree that the man's the SHIT! he can't be called the best WW in the world without fighting in the UFC.
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Old 08-28-2006, 05:11 PM   #3 (permalink)

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okay, i saw his fight, and he was VERY impressive (aside from the pants). Seriously though, I think Aoki has a long way to go before he matches the long-running dominance of someone like Matt Hughes.
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Old 08-28-2006, 05:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
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You very well could be right.....only time will tell.
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Ouch, that's jumping the gun a little bit isn't it? I'll wait and see.
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Not unless he goes to the UFC!

Tho I agree that the man's the SHIT! he can't be called the best WW in the world without fighting in the UFC.
Yup! but he's kind of small to be a WW. He said it himself in his pre-interview.
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Old 08-28-2006, 05:17 PM   #7 (permalink)
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BJ Penn would be his toughest challenge, BJ is the only guy I would favor substantially over Aoki at WW.

GSP and Hughes would be very, very tough due to their massive strength/size advantage. I think Aoki could sneak a sub on Hughes. If GSP did a sprawl and brawl type of fight, it would be very tough on Aoki.

I'd actually like to see Diego vs. Aoki. Diego is slick as hell and Aoki is a sub king, it would be fun to see.
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Aoki was fucking impressive having schooled Black, who is no pushover.
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Hughes is the best WW in the world 1000000% proven time and time again
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Hughes is the best WW in the world 1000000% proven time and time again
BJ schooled him.
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