Jose Aldo has revealed this week that he might have taken an enormous provide from the Skilled Fighters League (PFL) to go away the UFC, however he selected to stay round with the hopes of changing into a champion once more.
Jose Aldo By no means Leaving UFC
Forward of his subsequent bout at UFC 307 this weekend, Jose Aldo has mentioned an enormous alternative that he was provided by the Skilled Fighters League (PFL) in an try to lure him away from the UFC.
The Brazilian nicknamed ‘Junior’ just lately signed a brand new contract within the UFC, which can maintain him combating with the promoter till his profession finally involves an finish.
Aldo refused the provide, which was reportedly a “six-figure contract”, in favour of ending his MMA profession within the Octagon underneath the watchful eye of Dana White the place he hopes to lastly be topped as a champion once more.
Mario Bautista: “His time has gone. …I see myself lined in blood and my hand raised.”
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“Pay attention, my dream has at all times been to be a champion within the UFC,” Aldo stated. “I wish to be a champion within the UFC; that’s what I’ve at all times dreamed of, and that was my final aim.
“Fascinated by the contract now, I’m trying ahead to this chance. If another proposals happened, I knew I might be locked in with the UFC, and that’s what I wish to proceed to do.”
“Different organisations got here at me with some proposals and contracts,” Aldo added. “They threw some cash at me, generally twice, thrice the cash, but it surely doesn’t matter. Pay attention, I’m locked in, and I believe there’s a objective for me to be within the UFC.”
Aldo has in fact already been a champion within the UFC throughout his prolonged profession, because the Brazilian was named as the primary ever official Featherweight champ within the UFC following the WEC merger in 2011.
This weekend Aldo will tackle Mario Bautista at UFC 307, with the 38-year-old anticipated to be given one other title shot ought to he come out on high this Saturday night time within the Bantamweight bout.
