Gallery Jose Aldo def. Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FOX 30: Best photos view 8 images CALGARY – Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has three fights left on his contract, and he wants to hold the belt by the time it’s up. “So that’s all the work that we’re going to doing for now,” Aldo (27-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) told reporters through a translator after his stunning win over Jeremy Stephens (28-15 MMA, 15-14 UFC) in the co-headliner of Saturday’s UFC on FOX 29, which took place at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “I think the performance was good enough to catch the eyes of the matchmakers again, and show that I do belong here. “I am a top fighter in this division, and I’m ready to get another title shot eventually in this run.” Related UFC on FOX 30 bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Jose Aldo among $50,000 winners in Calgary Twitter reacts to Jose Aldo's crushing TKO of Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FOX 30 The win over Stephens was particularly emotional for Aldo with a pressure-filled training camp and a rough start that saw him take several heavy punches. After dropping Stephens with a body shot in the first round, the Brazilian ex-champ broke down in tears.
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