On October 8th, UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo (19-1) will defend his UFC title once again, this time against former lightweight contender Kenny Florian.
The two are scheduled to meet in the co-main event of UFC 136 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and share the evening with UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar who takes on Gray Maynard in a title rematch from last January.
In a recent interview with Tatame.com, the Brazilian website talked to Aldo about his preparations and what he can expect from someone like Florian. The champ responded by noting that his opponent is not a risk taker and will look to take the fight to the ground any chance he gets. Once there, the real danger for himself will be Florian’s elbows, something he showed in his last win over fellow Brazilian Diego Nunes last June.
Where do you think he’s dangerous at?
He has a big experience and I can’t underestimate his elbows, because it’s something he uses a lot and he’s good at it, besides kicking hard, he owns a powerful high kick. I gotta stay tuned to these tricks, but I’m sure I’ll block them.
Do you think he’ll try to stand and bang against you?
All fights start with both athletes standing, but honestly I don’t believe he’ll want to bang with me, he won’t risk it. He’s a guy who doesn’t take risks, you can notice it on his fights and you’ll realize he didn’t start trading punches with anyone from the beginning, he always tries to get away from it with a jab or a punch and then grab you and take you into his game.