Aldo would fight Edgar at 145 or 155 lbs. |
Like everyone else, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo heard the whispers associated with Frankie Edgar and a theoretical move to 145 pounds.
Those discussions have cooled since UFC President Dana White announced plans for an Edgar rematch with Benson Henderson, the man who dethroned him to become lightweight champion at UFC 144 last month in Japan. Even so, Aldo believes his path may someday cross with Edgar.
"Having Edgar, a former lightweight champion, would be amazing for the featherweight division, but if he doesn't come down [to 145 pounds], in the future, I'm going to have to move to lightweight," Aldo told Sherdog.com while visiting Vila Olimpica da Mare, one of the largest slums in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There, with the backing of sponsor Flamengo, he donated hundreds of backpacks and gifts for local children.
"Edgar thinks he won against Henderson, so he really had to stay in his division and get the rematch," Aldo said. "If he comes to featherweight, we'll fight. Many people want to see it."