J. Aldo is looking to compete again for the category belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
José Aldo has a tough time ahead of him in the co-main event of UFC Fortaleza. The Brazilian will face Renato Moicano in the featherweight division next Saturday (02). The winner of the fight qualifies to be the next challenger for the category title. Confident and good-natured, 'Scarface' stated that he hopes the duel with his compatriot ends with a knockout or submission.
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“For me, it doesn’t matter, knockout or submission, finishing before we can pack up and go back to Rio and go to the beach on Sunday, it would be great!”, said Aldo in an interview with the Combate channel website.
To win the fight with Mocaino, Aldo chose the strategy he maintained throughout his almost 15-year career. The Brazilian will use all his explosiveness and aggression to end the fight.
“We even come up with a [strategy], but everyone already knows my characteristics, so we train based on what I have to offer, because that’s what’s going to happen in the fight (…). I generally never think much about my opponent. We train, of course, his strengths, but I think about putting my game into practice. I want to do my best, with my explosion, which is the best I have, the best I do. I want to get in there and be very explosive, as I know that no one can hold back”, explained the former champion.
José Aldo He occupies third place in the featherweight rankings and is looking to fight again for the category belt. The Brazilian achieved his first victory in two years by knocking out Jeremy Stephens in the first round during UFC Calgary in July.
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