Rematch between Max Holloway and José Aldo is made official for UFC 218

Aldo x Holloway 2 will take place on December 2nd (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube UFC)

Now it's official: José Aldo will compete again for the featherweight belt. After being knocked out by Max Holloway in June this year, when he was dethroned from the number 1 position, the Brazilian will have the chance to 'get back at' the current champion at UFC 218, on December 2nd, in Detroit (USA). Originally, Holloway was going to face Frankie Edgar, but the former lightweight champion was injured and forced to leave the fight, paving the way for the rematch to take place. The information was given first-hand by the 'Combate' channel website, which revealed that there was a verbal agreement, and later confirmed by 'MMA Fighting'.

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At 30 years of age, José Aldo He is the greatest champion in the history of the featherweight division. After defending his belt seven times, he lost the title when he was knocked out by Conor McGregor at UFC 194, in December 2015. Afterwards, he beat Frankie Edgar at UFC 200, in 2016, and regained the interim belt in the 66 kg division, which became linear after his tormentor moved to lightweight. In total, he has a record of 26 wins and only three defeats.

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Before knocking out Aldo at UFC 212, Holloway had won the division's interim title by beating Anthony Pettis by technical knockout at UFC 206, last December. At just 25 years old, the champion is on an incredible streak of 11 consecutive victories, having last lost in 2013, to Conor McGregor. In total, there are 14 positive results and three negative results in the franchise.

In addition to Holloway x Aldo 2, UFC 218 will have Francis Ngannou x alistair overeem, And Henry Cejudo x Sergio Pettis and Eddie Alvarez x Justin gaethje. Other Brazilians will also be in action at the event, such as Alex Cowboy, who takes Yancy Medeiros, and charles do brox, which measures forces with Paul felder.

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