The UFC’s first-ever featherweight title fight is official for UFC 125.
Company officials today formally announced that the WEC’s final
featherweight champion, Jose Aldo, will defend his
newly minted UFC 145-pound title against top challenger Josh Grispi at the Jan. 1 event.
“UFC 125: Resolution” takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las
Vegas. The main card, which also features lightweight champ Frankie
Edgar defending his title against Gray Maynard, airs live on
pay-per-view.