Jose Aldo has had lightweight on his mind since WEC
It’s ironic to an extent that two of the most anticipated weight-changes in MMA history involve a pair of current champions who many fans and media members would like to see flip-flopped despite their divisional dominance. Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo constantly field questions surrounding their futures based on being seen as undersized/oversized. While Edgar is off the hook for a few more weeks until... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo gives UFC one of its most memorable moments
UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo may not have realized it at the time, but when he sprinted from the Octagon and celebrated with the mass of fans at UFC 142 he likely cemented his legacy in the fight promotion. After ending Chad Mendes evening in the main event of the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil card with a perfectly-placed knee, “Scarface” ran into the large group of Brazilians and celebrated to the... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo would move to lightweight if offered title-shot
After his win over Kenny Florian this past October, UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo was asked about the possibility of a fight against lightweight title-holder Frankie Edgar. His response involved a willingness to face Edgar but only if “The Answer” came down in weight, deferring to his head trainer at Nova Uniao, Andre Pederneiras, as having final say on if/when he’ll move up to 155 pounds.... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo: “I’ll push the pace and get back on the road to knockouts.”
When UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo first made a name for himself in WEC it was in large part the result of not only his dominance in the cage but the way in which he beat opponents. Six of his seven WEC appearances resulted in a strike-based stoppage with the lone exception being a decision over a badly-battered Urijah Faber. However, Aldo has gone to the judges’ scorecards both times he’s... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo: “I’m going for the knockout or a submission.”
Jose Aldo will have the weight of a country on his shoulders this Saturday night when he defends his UFC featherweight title against Chad Mendes. That’s because the bout will take place in Aldo’s native country of Brazil inside the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. Along with being one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world, “Scarface” is also looked upon... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo discusses the benefit of having Gray Maynard in camp
As many fans may know, Jose Aldo enlisted the help of one of the premier wrestlers in the lightweight division for his upcoming fight with Chad Mendes this Saturday night at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. However, the story behind how their relationship developed and how progress has gone at Nova Uniao are a bit more mysterious. With Mendes providing a very strong challenge to his reign as featherweight... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo: “If we both hit the ground, I will be the one with the advantage.”
During the build towards their headlining bout this weekend at UFC 142, unbeaten wrestler Chad Mendes has been very open in expressing his firm belief featherweight champion Jose Aldo will be unable to stop his takedowns. However, while Mendes’ mat-based acumen is well-documented, Aldo remains unconcerned about what his challenger has to offer and not necessarily because he feels he will stuff every... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo defends title against Chad Mendes at UFC 142 in Brazil
UFC featherweight phenom Jose Aldo‘s wish came true today when it was revealed the dynamic Brazilian will get a chance to defend his divisional title in front of a hometown crowd when the UFC returns to the South American hub on January 14 for UFC 142. As expected, Aldo will face undefeated Team Alpha Male representative Chad Mendes. Aldo and Mendes could be the start of an America vs. Brazil... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo says fight with Frankie Edgar is possible but only at featherweight
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has heard the recent chatter concerning a fight between himself and current UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. “Scarface,” however, has no desire to move up to 155 pounds and would only take the “superfight” if it was set for his own weight class. Aldo’s talk of wanting to meet Edgar at 145 pounds is something that could work out in the future, as even... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo booked for fall title-defense against Ken Florian
Hours after a bout between lightweight champ Frank Edgar and #1 contender Gray Maynard was confirmed for UFC 136, fans in the Lone Star State got a second dose of good news when the UFC announced featherweight king Jose Aldo is also set to put his belt on the line come October 8 with former 155-pound star Ken Florian standing in his way of notching a thirteenth straight victory. The 14-5 Florian earned... [Read More...]
Chad Mendes eyed for August shot at Jose Aldo
It looks like fans in Philly may receive an opportunity to see a UFC champion in action after all, albeit not the one originally intended when the promotion stops in the City of Brotherly Love for UFC 133. When discussion turned towards featherweight title-holder Jose Aldo during the UFC 129 post-event press conference, UFC President Dana White revealed the company is considering a bout between the... [Read More...]
Mark Hominick in line for UFC title-shot with win over George Roop
Though Mixed Martial Arts is a sport where all guarantees fly out the cage-door as soon as it closes, Dana White has thrown caution to the wind and announced Mark Hominick will have the dubious honor of taking on UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo at UFC 129 in Toronto if he’s able to earn a win against George Roop in a week-and-a-half at Fight Night 23. White’s statements on the matter confirmed... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo aiming for March return
Though UFC 125 provided a multitude of memorable moments last weekend one man’s presence remained noticeably absent – featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Aldo, who had originally been set to defend his title against Josh Grispi at the New Year’s Day show, was forced to withdraw his name from the line-up in order to recover from a neck injury. Fortunately, it appears the dynamic 24-year old Brazilian... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo likely out of UFC 125 due to injury
It appears UFC 125 may be temporarily left without a co-headlining bout, as news broke late Tuesday that featherweight champ Jose Aldo will likely be withdrawing from the card due to an injury he suffered while training for the New Year’s Day card. Aldo, who was officially awarded the UFC Featherweight Championship over the weekend during UFC 123, was scheduled to defend his belt against 14-1... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo: “(Josh Grispi) is a great fighter and he deserves to be in there with me.”
On the evening of December 31st, 2010, most twenty-somethings will be out celebrating the New Year in some fashion while consuming alcohol and sharing the occasion with loved ones until 2011 has long-since passed. However, UFC 145-pound champ Jose Aldo is far from an average 24-year old, let alone person, and rather than drinking the night away amongst friends he will likely turn in early in preparation... [Read More...]
Hominick Out, Grispi In for Title Bout vs. Jose Aldo
It appears Jose Aldowill not be defending his UFC featherweight championship against Mark Hominick, as had been previously reported, who has opted out due to injury. Rather, it turns out the talented youngster will instead be facing Josh “The Fluke” Grispi at UFC 125 on January 1st, 2011. News of the switch was reported by Heavy.com. In a press conference earlier this week, UFC President... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo declined December bout with Ken Florian
The question surrounding WEC featherweight champ Jose Aldo eventually testing his skills at 155-pounds has long been a matter of “when” rather than “if” based on his success in the ring. The 24-year old Brazilian has compiled an 18-1 record in his six-year career, holds wins over some of the sport’s top featherweights, and has rendered seven of his last eight opponents unable to intelligently... [Read More...]
Aldo vs. Gamburyan set as all WEC 51 fighters hit mark at weigh-ins
If WEC 51 is half as entertaining as its related weigh-ins were it stands to reason the show could be the best in promotional history. All of the event’s participants stepped on the scale in Broomfield, Colorado Wednesday afternoon in anticipation tonight’s card with more than one memorable occurrence taking place throughout the process. Fortunately, however, none of the stand-out moments involved... [Read More...]
Donald Cerrone wants Jose Aldo at 145 pounds
In what may come as a huge surprise to many, WEC lightweight title contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone apparently seems to think he can squeeze his already shredded 5’11″ frame a full ten pounds lower than he competes at currently to challenge the newly crowned featherweight champion many are touting as the future of the division. If Cerrone has his way, we’ll be seeing... [Read More...]
Stamp Of Approval: Anderson Silva is ‘really happy’ to be compared to Jose Aldo
A strong case could be made to coin the newly crowned WEC featherweight king as “Little Ong Bak”, but it now seems as if many have been referring to the just twenty-three year old 145 pound phenom that goes by the birth name of Jose Aldo to a fellow Brazilian with a penchant for making his victims famous via highlight reel knockout defeats that goes by the nickname of “The Spider”. Little... [Read More...]
