Jose Aldo Defends UFC Featherweight Title Against Josh Grispi At UFC 125

We now have official word that former WEC — and now current UFC featherweight champion — Jose Aldo will make his first defense inside the Octagon against Josh Grispi at UFC 125. The fight for the featherweight title will serve as the night’s co-main event alongside Frankie Edgar taking on Gray Maynard for the lightweight title.

While some had hoped Aldo’s first UFC action would be with Kenny Florian at 155, Dana White quickly shot the notion down, claiming Aldo and his camp had decided to stick around in the newly minted featherweight division. Grispi isn’t exactly the big name I had expected for his UFC debut, but I think he’s more than enough of a serviceable opponent for Aldo.