Jose Aldo expects an October showdown with Kenny Florian. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
This time last week, Kenny Florian had never fought at 145 pounds. Now, he stands poised to challenge one of MMA’s pound-for-pound best for the weight class’ most coveted crown.
Speaking Monday with Brazilian television program “Sensei SporTV,” Aldo gave his thoughts on his division’s new No. 1 contender, as well as when he expects that meeting to take place.
“I think it’ll be a tough fight. I don’t doubt that,” said Aldo of his matchup with the former UFC lightweight title challenger. “Florian’s name and reputation in the U.S. will make this fight marketable, so I think he’ll be my next opponent, probably in October.”
Aldo, who is currently rehabbing a neck injury, did not specify which October event the title fight could be assigned to. Several options exist, however, including UFC 136 in Houston on Oct. 8, a card in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 15, and UFC 137 in Las Vegas on Oct. 29.