Big UFC 189 Main Event Update, UFC Statement On Jose Aldo, Chris Weidman Pens Letter To New York

- After major worry over a supposedly broken rib, UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo will indeed be fighting at UFC 189. UFC issued the following statement:

"In light of recent reports regarding the status of UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, UFC has received official medical confirmation from several doctors that Aldo did not suffer a broken rib. Following a review of the scans, it has been determined that the champion suffered a bone bruise to his rib and cartilage injury during training.

With this news, Aldo has expressed that he has every intention of facing Conor McGregor at UFC 189.

While Aldo has indicated that he will compete in Las Vegas on July 11, UFC has confirmed a contingency plan. No.1 featherweight contender Chad Mendes will face McGregor for the interim UFC featherweight championship in the event Aldo cannot compete.

UFC remains committed to delivering the featherweight and the welterweight championship fights at UFC 189 during UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas."

- UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman penned a passionate letter to his home state of New York this week. The UFC is trying to legalize pro MMA in the state, the last in America to do so. The UFC has met resistance from several groups for political reasons. You can read Weidman's letter at this link.

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