Stephens agrees to face Aldo, but rejects fight at UFC Rio

North American asked that the fight against José Aldo be held at UFC 225, June 9, in Chicago (USA)

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09/03/2018 | 18:37

Stephens (right) wants to fight Aldo (left) at UFC Chicago. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter

José Aldo challenged and Jeremy Stephens agreed to face the Brazilian. The North American, however, made one condition for the duel: that it be held at UFC 225, on June 9, in Chicago (USA).

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The Brazilian revealed that he would like to return to the octagon at UFC 224, on May 12, in Rio de Janeiro, against Stephens. Aldo also said that Ultimate suggested that he fight in April, but the 'People's Champion' asked that his return be with the support of the fans.

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Now, Stephens is the one who wants to count on the public's support to face Aldo. In a post on Instagram, the American published his photo next to Aldo, implying that he accepts the dispute. However, he tagged the caption with the hashtag “#UFCChicago”, calling for the duel in the United States. Check out!