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The pressure's on Jose Aldo as he prepares for Chad Mendes rematch

This Jose Aldo knee to Chad Mendes' head ended his night when they first met.

This Jose Aldo knee to Chad Mendes' head ended his night when they first met.

It won't be a title shot, at least not right out of the blocks. So here's hoping the promotion and the 39-year-old legend, perhaps the greatest fighter the sport has seen, will get a little creative with the matchmaking. For instance: What better fight to entice Nick Diaz out of retirement?

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