After making a successful transition to the featherweight division at UFC 131, Kenny Florian has been vocal of challenging Jose Aldo for the UFC featherweight title.
In addition to UFC president Dana White’s decision to choose Florian as the next opponent for the Brazilian, all seems inevitable to schedule a title bout between the two competitors.
But with Aldo currently sidelined with an injury, the timeline for the bout is unknown, but the champion said he expects to return before the end of the year.
“Florian’s name and reputation in the U.S. will make this fight marketable, so I think he’ll be my next opponent, probably in October,” Aldo told Brazilian television program, “Sensei SporTV” courtesy of Sherdog.com.
Aldo also commented on Florian’s newly appointed status as the division’s No.1 contender, and said he expects a tough fight from his future opponent.
Due to three scheduled events in October, a title bout involving Aldo and Florian could be featured on any three of the upcoming cards, including UFC 136, an untitled UFC event in Liverpool, England on Oct. 15 and UFC 137.
Finalizing on one of the three options would confirm a date and location for the bout, adding onto an already anticipated fourth quarter of 2011.
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