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Jose Aldo is no stranger to championship gold. Already a Hall of Famer, the legendary Brazilian fighter is gearing up for yet another run at UFC glory as he prepares to face Mario Bautista at UFC 307. Bautista enters the Octagon with an impressive six-fight winning streak, a situation Aldo knows all too well. In his last fight, Aldo took on Jonathan Martinez, who was also riding a six-fight win streak. The outcome? Aldo won by unanimous decision, proving that he’s far from being a stepping stone for rising stars.
Aldo’s return to the Octagon isn’t just for show. At 37, the fire to reclaim the championship still burns brightly in him. As he prepares to face Bautista, Aldo’s mind is solely focused on one thing: UFC gold, this time in the bantamweight division.
In a recent pre-fight press conference, Aldo expressed his unwavering dedication and hunger for success.
“I train so much, you don’t understand,” Aldo shared. “Every single up-and-comer, all the new kids there, they look at me like, ‘This dude has accomplished everything. He’s done everything and he’s still giving his all, training like crazy.’ It is. It is another fighter that’s ignited. There’s a flame that’s burning brighter than before. That’s what it takes to be a champion.”
Aldo is not overly concerned about Mario Bautista’s rise. For him, every fight, no matter the opponent, is another step closer to his goal of reclaiming the title.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s Mario coming up, if it’s a champion, if it’s somebody on top of the rankings, it doesn’t matter,” Aldo said. “It’s another step toward the one thing I want. It’s a title shot.”
As UFC 307 approaches, fans can expect a thrilling showdown between Aldo and Bautista. Stay tuned for live updates and video highlights as this electrifying event unfolds.
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