When Chad Mendes first faced Jose Aldo the first time at UFC 142 in January 2012, he was largely in over his head. It’s been nearly two years since he lost to the reigning featherweight champion via knockout with one second remaining in the opening round and he believes the second time around will be much different. “I think I’m going to get in there and beat Jose Aldo,” Mendes recently told The Great MMA Debate Podcast . “I had only fought two times in the UFC the first one.
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Chad Mendes Says He’s in Jose Aldo’s Head Leading Into UFC 179 Rematch – MMA Weekly