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UFC's Brian Stann thinks Jose Aldo shows up at UFC 189 because of "the financial impact alone"
Jun 28, 2015 - 8:25:25 PM UFC's Brian Stann thinks Jose Aldo shows up at UFC 189 because of "the financial impact alone"

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

"I think he makes the walk based on the financial impact alone. Here's the positive things for Jose Aldo going into this fight: This fight is going to make him an awful lot of money - win, lose or draw. He's the only featherweight champion in history. I think he merits, no matter what, an immediate rematch if he were to lose this fight. For him, he takes the fight, there's already a built-in thing where if the performance is terrible people are going to point to the ribs first. And there's great build-up for a rematch and he'll get another great payday."

-UFC commentator Brian Stann talks to MMAFighting.com about why he believes Jose Aldo shows up to fight on July 11 at UFC 189.

Penick's Analysis: While he's right about the monetary aspect of this, going into the fight without training the last couple of weeks before the event seems like it could be quite the disadvantage. If it's affecting Aldo as much as it's been relayed, then him being at a significantly less than 100% doesn't make for as intriguing a fight. Still, they've poured so much money into the fight's promotion that I won't be surprised if he does indeed fight hurt. However, it does feel like he won't be making his way down that walk way on July 11. If he's hurt as bad as it seems, he shouldn't be fighting in two weeks. As much as that sucks, he just shouldn't be fighting under those circumstances.