Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar: It’s Official!

Posted by J. Yayo Hernandez on Oct 31, 2012 in MMA, UFC

It’s official, Jose Aldo will take on fan-favorite and new featherweight Frankie Edgar will fight at UFC 156. Can Edgar take the belt from Aldo? Check out some highlights from the UFC Tonight announcement:

“UFC Tonight” Insider Ariel Helwani on Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar:

“Here is the official word from UFC President Dana White: the fight will happen on February 2, during Super Bowl weekend in Vegas. That card is UFC 156. There were some reports that it would be 157.”

Helwani on Aldo’s health after his motorcycle accident:

“You know, I spoke to Aldo a few weeks ago in Brazil at UFC 153. He said that he was almost cleared by his doctor, that he had some pretty nasty wounds on his legs and he had pink eye. But now that this is announced for a few months from now, he should be good to go.”

Florian on Aldo vs. Edgar:

“This is the fight that should have happened. These are the top 145 pounders. Even though Edgar hasn’t fought at 145, he should be there. This is a fight that everyone wants to see. That last fight against Henderson could have gone either way.”

Helwani on if the extra time is an advantage for Edgar:

“Frankie is at that weight where he really doesn’t have to do a crazy weight cut, so in terms of that, it isn’t going to help him much. But, it gives him more time to prepare, watching and breaking down tape.”

Florian on if Edgar has a chance against Aldo:

“If there is one guy who can do it, it is Edgar. He has the speed to get in and out with his boxing.”