Chad Mendes isn’t a fan of how Jose Aldo conducts himself as a UFC champion, and he’s ready to force a change. With Mendes’ (16-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) opportunity to challenge for Aldo’s (24-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) featherweight belt in the UFC 179 headliner quickly approaching, the No. 1 contender feels he’s alone when it comes to spreading awareness about the Oct. 25 contest, which airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro. “He doesn’t do enough to carry his weight as far as media goes,” Mendes told MMAjunkie.
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UFC 179′s Chad Mendes: ‘Hermit crab’ Jose Aldo doesn’t ‘carry his weight’ as champion – MMA Junkie