by BY MATT McNULTY | NYPost.com “A lot of things led to my cutting down to 145,” the former WEC lightweight champ Pettis told The Post when he was in Manhattan last week promoting Metro PCS. “I was tired of waiting for a 155 pound title shot.” “It’s not a …
Source | MMAJunkie.com According to Brazilian website Tatame.com, Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena will play host to August’s UFC 163 – an event first reported by MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that features featherweight champ Jose Aldo (22-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) defending his title against Anthony Pettis (16-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC). read the …
by John Morgan | source: MMAJunkie.com UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (22-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is now one win away from a shot at the promotion’s lightweight title. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) on Monday confirmed with UFC President Dana White that if Aldo is victorious in his August fight with Anthony Pettis …
Source | MMAJukie.com Two of the most dynamic strikers in all of mixed martial arts will meet Aug. 3 as Anthony Pettis (16-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is dropping from lightweight to 145 pounds to challenge current champion Jose Aldo (22-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) for the UFC featherweight title. USA TODAY …
Main Card (PPV, 10:00 PM) Jose Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar by Unanimous Decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) Antonio Nogueira defeated Rashad Evans by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Antonio Silva defeated Alistair Overeem by KO (Punches, 3rd Round, 0:25) Demian Maia defeated Jon Fitch by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Joseph Benavidez …
Mr. Edgars first fight in his new weight class against……Jose Aldo. Good luck Frankie, you’re gonna need it. Date: February 2, 2013 7:00 PM EST Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Main Card (PPV 10 pm et) Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar Rashad Evans vs. Antonio Rogerio NogueiraAlistair Overeem vs. Antonio SilvaJon …
Source | MMAJunkie.com UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (21-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will meet former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar (14-3-1 MMA, 9-3-1 UFC) on Super Bowl weekend. UFC officials announced on Tuesday’s new edition of FUEL TV’s “UFC Tonight” that the much-anticipated matchup will headline the UFC’s annual Super …
During the UFC 153 post-fight press conference, Dana White had couple friendly comments for UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Referencing his motorcycle accident that didn’t allow him to fight at UFC 153. Source | MMAMania “Jose Aldo, I love you man. But dude, you made a lot of money. You cheap bastard! Buy a car, alright man? You’re still …
Just alerted that Jose Aldo out of Edgar bout with foot injury, via Dana White’s twitter. Now Aldo is out with foot injury. Main and co main in the same day!! Another amazing day at the UFC. We have some work to do — Dana White (@danawhite) September 11, 2012
by John Morgan / source | mmajunkie.com Despite a pair of disappointing losses to current UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, former titleholder Frankie Edgar (14-3-1 MMA, 9-3-1 UFC) will now get his shot at history. USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) have learned that an undisclosed injury has forced Erik Koch …
by Jesse Holland | Source: MMAMAnia The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight titleholder will defend his belt in the main event of the UFC 153 pay-per-view (PPV) fight card, currently slated for the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Oct. 13, 2012. UFC officials made the announcement earlier today. Aldo was originally set to battle Koch …
By MMA Fighting Newswire | MMAFighting.com The Korean Zombie called out his next desired opponent on Friday and it’s none other than UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. “I want Jose Aldo,” Chan Sung Jung Tweeted. “I will end his reign as a champion.” Jung, 25, most recently competed at UFC on FUEL TV 3 where he …
Source: Sherdog The bad luck for UFC 149 continues, as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has become the latest fighter to withdraw from the July 21 card. Nogueira has not healed completely from the surgery he underwent to repair a broken humerus suffered in his UFC 141 defeat to Frank Mir. Taking the Brazilian’s place against Kongo will be …