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Moraes expects a war against Aldo: ‘Many people did not want to fight him’

Former bantamweight title challenger Marlon Moraes is excited to go from fighting a current champion in Henry Cejudo to welcoming the UFC’s former featherweight champ Jose Aldo in his next bout, at UFC 245.

In an interview with Combate, ‘Magic’ explains not many bantamweights were eager to take on Aldo in his first venture into the lighter weight class, but Marlon just could not turn down such a challenge when it was offered to him.

“Win or lose, there is always pressure in the UFC. If you don’t want to live under pressure, you better change professions.