Jose Aldo has revealed this week that he may have taken an enormous supply 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 supplied 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 preserve him combating with the promoter till his profession ultimately involves an finish.
Aldo refused the supply, which was reportedly a “six-figure contract”, in favour of ending his MMA profession within the Octagon below 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 coated in blood and my hand raised.”
Jose Aldo: “On Saturday, there might be blood.” #UFC307 pic.twitter.com/SrR7RU7Svw
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“Pay attention, my dream has at all times been to be a champion within the UFC,” Aldo stated. “I need to be a champion within the UFC; that’s what I’ve at all times dreamed of, and that was my final purpose.
“Enthusiastic about the contract now, I’m trying ahead to this chance. If some other proposals happened, I knew I might be locked in with the UFC, and that’s what I need 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, 3 times the cash, however it doesn’t matter. Pay attention, I’m locked in, and I believe there’s a function for me to be within the UFC.”
Aldo has after all 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 evening within the Bantamweight bout.