By Eric Williams
MMA betting enthusiasts that don’t like loud-mouthed MMA fighters that go around tooting their own horn and talking about themselves in the third person, will love WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, who, despite being the best featherweight on the planet, comes off like the ‘boy next door’ you wouldn’t mind your daughter dating.
MMA Betting Odds
Jose Aldo -300
Urijah Faber +220
Saturday, April 24, 10:00 PM ET
Arco Arena: Sacramento, Ca.
TV: Pay-Per-View
Don’t ‘get it twisted’ however MMA gamblers, as nice as Aldo is outside of the rings, he’s just as nasty once he steps inside the cage and shows his opponents absolutely no mercy whatsoever. If you don’t believe me, just ask the litany of fighters he’s pounded in a multitude of ways.
“I’m happy, but I’m just as hungry and excited to defense my belt as the first time,” Aldo told BetFlix in an exclusive interview.
MMA bettor that think his opponent, former champ, Urijah Faber will have an advantage fighting in front of his home crowd, had better think again. Aldo said he doesn’t care where the fight takes place.
“This will be my third fight in Sacramento and even though it’s his (Faber) home, I feel very comfortable fighting here also,” Aldo added. “95 percent of the people may be cheering for Urijah, but it doesn’t make a difference. When I step in the ring, I don’t hear anything anyway. I’m focused on applying my strategies and listening to my corner.”
Aldo also went on to say that the WEC 48 card is the best WEC card ever – and I am in full agreement. MMA betting enthusiasts that haven’t laid a wager on this fight or one of the other intriguing
“My goal is to go in and win and put on a good performance. As long as I can put on a good performance and leave the Octagon with a win, that’s all that matters,” Aldo said when asked whether he will be looking to KO or TKO Faber.
MMA gamblers that know the fight game well know that Aldo’s boyish good looks belie his downright explosive fighting ability, which includes the most potent punching power in the featherweight division.
It’s hard for me to give a prediction right now, but I’m always prepared to go the full five rounds,” Aldo said in closing.