Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos On July 11, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo looks to defend his title against brash challenger Conor McGregor . Top contender Frankie Edgar admits he’s been impressed with McGregor’s run to the top but believes the champ will ultimately keep his belt. “I think it’s a favorable matchup for McGregor, but I’m going to go with the champ,” Edgar said this past Friday at a UFC Q&A session. “I think Aldo is just – he hasn’t fought anybody like Aldo yet.” McGregor, of course, has made waves on his run to the title, becoming as renowned for his trash-talking skills (or “truth-talking,” as he calls it) as his fighting abilities. Critics point out his lack of signature wins over top contenders and question whether McGregor truly deserves a shot at the belt. Edgar doesn’t believe that really matters
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Frankie Edgar picking against Conor McGregor, aims to take belt from Jose Aldo – MMA Junkie