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Can the Korean Zombie dethrone Jose Aldo?

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Cvetanovski

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07.09.2013 | 4:44 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 660th

After seeing the #1 pound-for-pound fighter go down last weekend in an upset, is it possible for the #4 ranked Jose Aldo to lose his championship at the hands of the Korean Zombie on August 3rd at UFC 163?

* Edited at 07.09.2013, 4:46 PM ET *

Saturday 08.03.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
Venue: HSBC Arena
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Enclosure: Octagon
TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Brian Stann
Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
Post-Fight Interviews: Brian Stann
Attendance: 13,873
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MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout		Info
José Aldo defeats Chan Sung Jung via KO/TKO, Punches		2:00 Round 4 of 5, 17:00 Total Bout Page
Phil Davis defeats Lyoto Machida via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cezar Ferreira defeats Thiago Santos via Submission, Guillotine Choke		0:47 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Thales Leites defeats Tom Watson via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
John Lineker defeats José Maria Tomé via KO/TKO, Punches		1:03 Round 2 of 3, 6:03 Total Bout Page
Anthony Perosh defeats Vinny Magalhães via KO/TKO, Punches		0:14 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Amanda Nunes defeats Sheila Gaff via KO/TKO, Elbows		2:08 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Sérgio Moraes defeats Neil Magny via Submission, Triangle Choke		3:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ian McCall defeats Iliarde Santos via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Rani Yahya defeats Josh Clopton via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Francimar Barroso defeats Ednaldo Oliveira via Decision, Unanimous		3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Viscardi Andrade defeats Bristol Marunde via KO/TKO, Punches		1:36 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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Gregory

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07.09.2013 | 4:52 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 306th

I don't see it... Aldo is in his physical prime. He will have an advantage in virtually every aspect of the fight. Size, striking, takedown defense, grappling.

The only concern, as always, is his cardio.

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DontBeScaredHomie

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07.09.2013 | 4:54 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 419th

I honestly feel like Zombie is just crazy enough to pull it off I think his skillset of the mat make him more dangerous than Pettis or Frankie but Aldo is a freaking killer, you can't question his dominance in his division since taking out Torres.This has fight of the year written all over it

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TraeBlack

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07.09.2013 | 4:56 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 919th

This is the year of the upset to me.....i think KZ beats him

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Cvetanovski

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07.09.2013 | 4:58 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 660th

I agree, and Aldo's cardio has always been a question. If Aldo can't finish him in the first round or two, I think Zombie has a good chance if he can fatigue him and catch him sleeping http://www.tapology.com/ue/386312.png

amp112

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07.09.2013 | 5:09 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 245th

Aldo is too technical for KZ. It's gonna be a good fight. Good chance even this goes to decision, but I see Aldo coming out on top.

NoJuice11

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07.09.2013 | 5:53 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 368th

Hominick gave him hell in spurts when they fought. if KZ brings his best, he could prove to be one of aldos toughest opponents, minus Frankie Edgar. this fight is much more interesting then if Lamas got the shot. no offense to lamas, but this fight is gonna be ******* awesome. thank you dana

* Edited at 07.09.2013, 5:55 PM ET *

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AnAlias

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07.09.2013 | 6:02 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points | 4th Place

The Zombie will probably lose, but hey, you never know. Crazier **** has happened.

zarog

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07.09.2013 | 6:25 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 660th

I was gonna say Aldo's cardio problem leads me to believe KZ has about a 15% chance. Then I remembered KZ hasn't fought in well over a year, which made me think KZ's chances dropped to 10%. Then I remembered this event is in Brazil and Brazilians do particularly well in Brazil events. Aldo had his only finish when he fought in Brazil and he looked like he was in better shape than he had been for his other fights when he was fighting in Brazil. All of that makes me think KZ has less than a 5% chance of getting the win in this fight. Aldo's unbelievably good (many disagree, but I have him as tops in my P4P ranking) and I don't think he loses at 145 for any reason other than late cardio problems, which is why I think after this fight he'll announce he's relinquishing the belt and wants Benson Henderson at 155 (at least, that's what I'm hoping happens).

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yossgold

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07.09.2013 | 6:55 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points | 756th Place

Zombie by 5th round sub! You heard it here first :)

* Edited at 07.09.2013, 6:55 PM ET *

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: DelRose

07.09.2013 | 6:56 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 1252nd

Hope KZ wins. Jose aldo is just another decision king.

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Dannotheman

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07.09.2013 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 195th

I agree with @Greg though I really don't think Aldo has the grappling advantage outside of TDD. Zombie has excellent grappling and Aldo has never really showed anything.

Still he'll have to survive early and put the pressure on late to win. I think he'd need a late sub cause I can't see him getting a KO or taking enough rounds to win a decision.

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Swickotine

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07.09.2013 | 7:25 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 186th

KZ is the man, and he ******* rules...but he won't beat Jose'

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zarog

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07.09.2013 | 8:21 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 660th

@Delrose Jose "Decision King" Aldo? Really? I hope you're trolling. 13 KOs, 2 Submissions, 7 decisions amongst his 22 career wins. That's a finish rate over 68%.

@Danno I'm not sure for a fact who has the better ground game, but Aldo received his black belt from Andre Pderneiras (same instructor as BJ Penn), so I wouldn't put it past Aldo to have a great ground game that he chooses not to use for the most part due to his ridiculous advantage in the stand up department.

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ED209

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07.09.2013 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 1401st

If you pay attention you will see that nothing DelRose says is ever worth taking seriously. Would love to see the Zombie pull it off but seems like a long shot here.... But if we use Hominick as a measuring stick...

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MMApicker42

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07.09.2013 | 9:53 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 419th

Zombie is gonna get put to sleep in the first round. If he can get caught by George Roop imagine what Aldo can do to him. The speed difference and technique is a huge advantage here for Aldo. Not to mention they are going to be in Brazil... Zombie pickers are off their rockers...

p4pgoat

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07.09.2013 | 10:34 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 26th with 5 others

Aldo will win either by KO or dominant decision. I don't think Zombie has much of a chance at all. I would have rather seen Lamas get the shot mainly because he's been destroying guys and he's not coming off an injury like Zombie.

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edwinx1903

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07.09.2013 | 10:53 PM ET

Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1616th

2 of my favorite fighters of all time, Aldo will either KO KZ in round 2 or round 4 or will win by a decisive decision.

Aldo's the best featherweight in MMA by a large margin with Edgar and Mendes being a step behind him, yet still being above everyone else by a big margin.

* Edited at 07.09.2013, 11:00 PM ET *

nogfan

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07.09.2013 | 11:11 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 660th

The obvious reason i pick KZ is because i love how the guy fights he leaves it all out in the cage but in a much more technical way then he used to and he's pulled upsets before. Yes, i know Aldo will probably knock him out or decision him but hell MMA logic depresses me so i got Jung by 5th round sub.

MQuestionable

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07.09.2013 | 11:18 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 402nd

Aldo will dominate everywhere

ccccombobreaker

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07.09.2013 | 11:25 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 1020th

I think this is Aldo's less threatening fight so far in the UFC. As much as I like KZ he takes way too many risks, which is poison against Aldo, and is coming back from a lengthy lay-off.

Sorry KZ, maybe on another occasion.

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