Widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in mixed martial arts, Jose Aldo looks to cement that claim with a dominant performance against Kenny Florian at UFC 136 on Saturday, October 8.
Aldo, coming off a victory against Mark Hominick at UFC 129, has torn through his opposition in the featherweight division. Boasting a resume against the likes of Mike Thomas Brown and Urijah Faber, the Brazilian displays a combination of speed and knockout power that makes him an imposing figure.
While Florian also comes off an impressive win in his featherweight debut over Aldo’s teammate, Diego Nunes, Aldo said he has more experience than Florian.
“I definitely don’t think Florian has the same strength as a featherweight,” Aldo said during a UFC 136 pre-fight interview.
“I also think I’m a much more explosive fighter.”
Aldo has won the past seven of his nine bouts by knockout, and he sees the outcome being no different against Florian.
“I’m going to go in there and push the pace,” he said. “Whatever opportunities present themselves, I will take them and finish the fight. I will beat Kenny Florian.”
UFC 136 is live this weekend from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
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