Issue 163

January 2018

Jose Aldo feels the love in his UFC homecoming

The Octagon went back to Brazil for UFC 142, but without the stacked card of big names like UFC 134. However, a new Copacabana king was crowned in the main event. Jose Aldo fought at home for the first time since becoming the world's top featherweight, knocked out Chad Mendes in style, then ran straight into the stands to celebrate with the locals. He's been venerated by them ever since.

Date: January 2012

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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