We all know how Twitter is also a time capsule, among other things. This week, it reminded me of the menace that Jose Aldo was when his kicking game was in full swing.
That battering left Urijah Faber leaning on crutches the next day and his left leg showing three shades of purple. From then on, everyone really took notice, and Aldo was on his way to legendary status and recognition.
But let’s rewind a bit more to five years prior, to May 12, 2005, in Rio de Janeiro. With three first-round finishes under his belt, Aldo was looking to continue his streak against Aritano Barbosa.