Dedé Pederneiras with J.Aldo on his shoulders. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
the challenge of Anthony Pettis a José Aldo there was no response for a short time. Shortly after the new lightweight champion stated in the Octagon that he had issues to resolve with the Brazilian, Dedé Pederneiras, Aldo's coach and leader of the Nova União team, took to Twitter to accept the clash.
“We are waiting for Dana to call to schedule the fight for the 145 belt (pounds, approximately 66 kg, featherweight division limit), and for Pettis to deliver the 155 belt (pounds, 70 kg, approximately, lightweight category limit) ”, wrote Pederneiras, showing that he wants Pettis to move down a category to face Aldo.
José Aldo e Anthony Pettis They should have faced each other at UFC Rio 4, in early August, but an injury took the North American out of the event. At the time, Dedé even stated that Pettis' injury had been very convenient, as he would have difficulty making weight.
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