Aldo celebrates his new featherweight belt defense while Mendes is consoled by his team. Photo: Inovafoto
Regular reviewer of José Aldo Due to the fact that the Brazilian does not finish his fights with the same frequency as in the past, UFC president, Dana White, surrendered to the featherweight champion after his performance at UFC Rio 5.
Even if the revenge against Chad Mendes was also decided by the judges, White saw in Aldo's performance against the North American something that will make the athlete even more popular around the world.
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“This fight was so incredible and Chad Mendes it went up with everything. I think he brought out the best in José Aldo. This was the biggest title fight in the history of the featherweight division that I have ever seen. This fight took José Aldo to another level, everywhere. All over the world, not just in Brazil. Tonight's fight was unbelievable”, praised the director at the press conference given after the event.
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