CALGARY – Jeremy Stephens didn’t get a UFC title shot on short notice earlier this month, but he has every intention of securing one with a victory over Jose Aldo . After champ Max Holloway fell out of UFC 226 on short notice, Stephens (28-14 MMA, 15-13 UFC) was one of the fighters discussed to fight Brian Ortega for an interim belt. “Lil’ Heathen” believes Ortega missed his “best chance” to beat him, but now he’s back focused on Saturday’s fight with Aldo (26-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) at UFC on FOX 30. Although Aldo has suffered three losses in his past four fights, they’ve all been title bouts. Moreover, he was on a 10-year unbeaten streak prior to his current rough patch, and Stephens, who has won two main events this year, said the Brazilian still carries enough weight to carry him into a featherweight championship fight. Related UFC on FOX 30 pre-event facts: Jose Aldo returns to non-title action after nine years “I get to put myself in an undeniable situation, and it’s a fight I love waking up for,” Stephens told reporters, including MMAjunkie, at UFC on FOX 30 open workouts Wednesday.
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Jeremy Stephens: Beating Jose Aldo puts me in ‘undeniable situation’ for UFC title shot – MMA Junkie