José Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar

Main Event | UFC Featherweight Championship | 145 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Feb 2, 2013
"Junior"
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Answer"

Fighter Comparison

21-1-0

Climbed to 22-1
Pro
Record
15-3-1

Fell to 15-4-1
-175
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+165
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Featherweight
Title Challenger

Featherweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
Toms River
New Jersey
26
+4 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 31
+3 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
145.0 lbs
(65.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
144.0 lbs
(65.3 kgs)
5'7"
(170cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
68.0"
(173cm)
Nova União Gym Ricardo Almeida Jiu Jitsu

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,581

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Aldo
66%
Edgar
34%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 156

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
  • Date: Saturday 02.02.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Aldo Disclosed Pay: $290,000
  • Edgar Disclosed Pay: $170,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Featherweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Aldo
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