CALGARY – Jose Aldo wants to become UFC featherweight champion again, but he’s not looking beyond the task at hand. Aldo (26-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) will face Jeremy Stephens (28-14 MMA, 15-13 UFC) in his first non-title bout in more than nine years Saturday at UFC on FOX 30. Aldo is coming off a pair of title-fight losses to champ Max Holloway and is facing a more difficult climb to UFC gold than ever before. Related Jeremy Stephens: Beating Jose Aldo puts me in 'undeniable situation' for UFC title shot The Brazilian was issued the inaugural featherweight belt back in 2010 and in 2016 was promoted from interim to undisputed champion. He’s separated from any championships going into the matchup with Stephens and knows he must win this fight in order to get back

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Jose Aldo: Jeremy Stephens is ‘first step’ toward regaining UFC title – MMA Junkie

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