Frankie Edgar has wanted another shot at Jose Aldo ever since the first time they met, when he failed to topple the venerable UFC featherweight champion.
That was in early 2013. Edgar has since reeled off four consecutive victories over four top tier fighters, the latest coming at UFC Fight Night 66 on Saturday.
Edgar’s win over Urijah Faber in Manila followed a streak that included a submission of Cub Swanson, a TKO stoppage of BJ Penn, and a unanimous decision over Charles Oliveira.
Many would argue that he earned another shot at the belt after dispatching Swanson, who had reportedly been in line for the shot had he defeated Edgar.