Highlights: Aldo edges out Edgar in five rounds

The second fight on the UFC 200 PPV main card featured an interim title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar. The fight was a rematch between the two and again Aldo came out on top with a decision win.

Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar once again engaged in a masterpiece of a chess match.

And once again, Aldo was just a little bit better.

In the former longtime UFC and WEC featherweight champion’s first fight since having his six-year title reign ended by Conor McGregor in December, Aldo made his statement, winning the UFC interim featherweight title via unanimous decision at UFC 200. The judges’ scores Saturday at T-Mobile Arena were a pair of 49-46s and a 48-47.

Afterward, Aldo told McGregor, who was seated cageside, that he was coming for him.

“Next time, when I come here, I will beat him.” Aldo said.

source: mmafighting.com

About Jose Aldo

Any comprehensive list of great Brazilian MMA fighters would have to include Jose Aldo – a champion and sports deity by anyone’s measure.

The reigning UFC featherweight champion, who has successfully defended his belt seven times since 2011, is regarded as one of the greatest fighters produced by his homeland. He belongs at or near the top of a list of notable Brazilian stylists such as Royce Gracie, Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort, among others.

Aldo’s popularity among UFC fans is far reaching – so much, in fact, that a movie about his life is currently in production in Brazil.

The Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, who owns a 25-1 record and hasn’t lost since 2005, has wins over Cub Swanson, Chad Mendes (twice), Urijah Faber, Kenny Florian and Frankie Edgar. He entered 2015 with a streak of 18 consecutive victories, nine by knockout.

Aldo’s story is one of rags to riches. Born in poverty in Manaus, Brazil, he moved to Rio de Janeiro and lived in the notorious favelas while training. He has spoken of having no money for food and often hearing the sound of gunfire at all hours.

source: ufc.com