Jose Aldo versus Frankie Edgar rumored for UFC 156 in Brazil
Posted on October 25, 2012, 01:05 PM by Mike Drahota
Hot on the heels of the great pay-per-view success of UFC 153 in Rio, news comes that the UFC will be making a return to Brazil sooner than later. Brazilian favorite Jose Aldo is reported to make his return to the Octagon against Frankie Edgar for the Featherweight title, tentatively set for January 19th.
Already once scheduled to fight Edgar for the 145 lb. strap as the headliner of UFC 153, those plans were nixed when the champion suffered a foot injury in a motorcycle accident.
According to Brazilian site No Mundo das Lutas, the exact location of the event remains unknown right now, but possible venues include Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre, Florianopolis, and perhaps even a return to the ever-popular Rio. Aldo is extremely popular as an athlete in Brazil, thanks in part to his rough upbringing as a troubled child on the streets of Brazil. His last fight was back in January in Brazil, where he knocked out Chad Mendes with an amazing turning knee and subsequently ran into the crowd to celebrate amongst the masses of cheering fans. Frankie Edgar has shown the heart of champion in his last two fights at Lightweight, last seen dropping the belt to Benson Henderson in a highly debatable split decision. Now, his focus turns to Aldo and an all-new weight class.
UFC 156 is an event that is still coming together, with nothing official confirmed by UFC executives. Wherever it takes place, Aldo versus Edgar should turn out to be a blockbuster event. Yesterday it was rumored that Rashad Evans would perhaps face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in Las Vegas at UFC 156 around Super Bowl weekend, but now it appears that the UFC has decided to schedule a numbered event for the month of January. With the success that the UFC has enjoyed throughout the country, why not?
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did you 'funny' yourself?? damn...
Yeah, the first one homie....
You poorly attempt to troll me on me posting a lot but I'm commenting because I love the sport and have some free time.
You're clearly going out of your way to come on to this site just to comment on someone making comments... very sad and silly.
anyone going to point out that Frankie is getting a title shot coming off a loss, in another division, I think its different than Chael for one Chael moved up in weight, and Frankie was a undersized champ at 145
@David exactly!
Besides that the majority of people thought Frankie won, while Chael was stopped in devastating fashion
Anyone point out it should be Frankie fighting Diaz and should be the LW champion. That was not a loss other than bullshit judging.
Frankie was the LW champ, and defended his belt--Chael is just a champion in his own imagination.
No comparison.
I must be in the minority--I thought Frankie clearly lost the first fight with Bendo and the second fight never should have happened.
I am curious to see if fighting at FW makes a difference in Frankie's fighting. I know Aldo always has trouble cutting weight--he is a big FW, so Frankie probably won't have a size advantage despite the drop in weight class.
I meant LW everyone has a typo, I just have a bunch of them lol
no there is a comparison codemaster I stated it above Frankie is coming off a loss getting a immediate title shot in another division, just like Chael. That is the comparison
Don't feed the trolls Keith. Probably only a matter of time before he gets banned anyway.
I'm praying for no accidents and no injuries, I hope nothing gets in the way of this fight. I know Frankie hasn't fought at this weight yet but he is a true champion facing another true champion. Time to get it on!!
Frankie is getting his Jersey Shore A$$ KTFO, period.
Yeah, this is going to be a tough fight for both fighters, but I have Aldo winning Via TKO - round 3 .
Nah, Aldo will gas like he did against Hominick and then Frankie will take the belt
Dogger, you are spot on.
Be it in Brazil or America, I can't wait to see the true LW champ back in action. Especially in a superfight against Aldo
Come on Keith, "true lightweight champ"? I appreciate it was close but he was beaten twice!
Your phrasing was impeccable on that one, KFC.
Only in the record books, which I guess it what counts but I will always remember him being the real winner of the 2nd (and perhaps even the first)
I gave bendo the fight, and it has to say something where he keeps getting into these fights where everyone questions who actually won the fight, he belongs at FW
Everyone doesn't actually question the second Bendo fight though. Most thought he lost the first fight, and most though he won the second. I for one thought he won both, and I believe Keith feels the same. However, you though Ben won both (along with the judges). Each side is in the minority on seperate fights.
Edgar seems to be a very nice down to earth guy but i find him one of the least exiting fighters in the entire roster....only one significant win (Maynard 3) the rest all controversial decisions (Pen, Maynard, Bendo)...sick of all the remaches and sick of jabbing/jupping around/late round take down attempts to score points and "do just enought to win the fight".......
The second fight against BJ, both title fights against Maynard and the first fight against Bendo were all great. I think he'll look better at 145 where he's figting guys closer to his own height, strength and reach, reducing the need for him to use that in/out approach quite so much.
Maybe you should watch WWE Brasil. Oh wait they jump around in that also. Maybe wheelchair basketball might be more up your street as you obviously don't find many aspects of MMA exciting or entertaining.
Edgar's fights are great, due in part to him being so small for a LW and having to use such skill to compete against the big boys. Personally I think his skillset, particularly his footwork and all round ability to adjust fast to a style is the best in MMA and a joy to behold. It takes amazing skill and composure to weave in between punches missing by inches regularly to connect with your own against superb fighters with greater physical prowess in terms of reach and power. It is rare an undersized fighter out-performs bigger guys of such quality which is testament to just what a quality fighter Edgar is.
I think part of the problem with Edgar is many are just blind to it. He absolutely outclassed Hendo last time out except for the first round which Hendo took. I can't for the life of me see how that fight was scored so badly. I can only think, that the judges, like yourself and others do not see the shots he connects with, the dozens of punches slipped, and kicks caught in order for him to land great body shots and even put hendo on his ass from punches. Edgar is AWESOME!!! pure and simple and a very exciting fighter to watch.
As for trying to nick rounds at the end I think you mistake Edgar for Hendo, as that is one of his tricks. Edgar fights at his pace constant from bell to bell.
this might be a long night for Frankie.... but i hope he gets a Win... that due is great
Man this will be a good scrap. Looking at the beating Frankie was able to take from Grey and then that nasty upkick from Benson its going to be hard for Aldo to finish him. And if he cant put him away look for him to tire out in later rounds.
my bad on the double. Wheres the delete option?
right here buddy, just ask if u want something deleted
about the same age you have to be to troll
I see Frankie getting a decision win. His boxing, footwork is great, and mental toughness is awesome.
Both these fighters are p4p material. I have Edgar as my #1 since he beat all the bigger LWs who had 10lb + on him in the sickest division MMA has ever seen. I know some will say he didn't finish many but then it's not easy being undersized in the sickest division ever and he beat Bendo 2nd time round for sure. The first was close but the 2nd fight was clearly frankie's to anyone who knows MMA.