Jose Aldo’s latest title defense at UFC 179 will have little impact on his legacy.
Sure, Chad Mendes might be able to stamp his place in history by putting an end to Aldo’s 17-fight winning streak in front of what could be 11,000 of the champion’s countrymen. Perhaps Aldo runs through Mendes once more, ruining Mendes‘ hopes of bringing a second title to Team Alpha Male.
He was the greatest MMA featherweight before fighting Mendes for a second time. He will be the greatest MMA featherweight after fighting Mendes for a second time.
The following slides illustrate the greatest moments that have helped solidify Aldo’s place in the UFC’s version of Cooperstown, New York.