Teammates bet on victory José Aldo (photo) at UFC Rio 2
The Brazilian José Aldo will defend the UFC featherweight belt (up to 66 kg.), next Saturday (14), against the undefeated North American Chad Mendes. But if it depends on Aldo's teammates on the Nova União team, the opponent's 11 victories will not be enough to ruin the party for the fans who will be present at the HSBC Arena, in Rio de Janeiro.
According to bantamweight Renan Barao, who is also a UFC athlete, Aldo is focused on training and has a good advantage in the confrontation.
“He is very strong and experienced, and he is also focused for this fight. We are following this preparation and it is being very complete. Aldo has dedicated himself a lot to training”, he guarantees. Renan Barao, who will fight on February 4th, in Las Vegas, against the American Scott Jorgensen, on the main card of UFC 143.
In turn, UFC middleweight Ronny Markes, who also trains at Nova União, sees the featherweight champion as an example for younger athletes.
“Without a doubt, Aldo is a person we should look up to, both in the way he approaches training, as well as in his professionalism and desire to practice the sport”, says Markes, who has a UFC commitment scheduled for February 15th. against Aaron Simpson.
The fight between José Aldo e Chad Mendes will be the main attraction of UFC 142, also called UFC Rio 2, and will be held next Saturday, at the HSBC Arena, in the capital of Rio de Janeiro.
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