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The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday announced that UFC 163 would take place on Aug.

Though Urijah Faber has yet to obtain UFC gold, he tells his critics he isn't going anywhere.

At the end of last year, I wrote an article claiming 2013 would be a breakout year for the featherweight division.

All The King's Men 5.10.13: Week 65 - Pettis vs. Aldo or Pettis vs. Henderson II? Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.10.2013 Benson Henderson has no opponent and former foe Anthony Pettis is scheduled for a featherweight title bout with Jose Aldo.

There has always been something about the combative sports that seems to transcend the notion that today is better than yesterday, or today will be better than tomorrow; let's face it, none of the fans of today can readily predict the fall of their heroes because none of us have a crystal ball.

The UFC currently employs a number of dominating champions, but few rule so absolutely as Jose Aldo rules the featherweight division.

As a big fan of TUF 12's Cody McKenzie , I've come to realize that it's hard to fault the guy for his nonsensical and often self-destructive decisions, especially when it comes to choosing his opponents.

In the past, the formula was simple: If a fighter collected a series of solid results, the opportunity to compete for championship gold presented itself.

Looking forward a few events, check out this fan-made promo video to hype the upcoming Featherweight championship fight between Aldo and Pettis.

UFC Lightweight turned Featherweight Anthony Pettis is getting ready for his UFC 163 Aldo Vs Pettis championship bout against current champion Jose Aldo .

UFC featherweight Frankie Edgar will take to the Octagon in a non-title fight for the first time in more than three years when he collides with Charles Oliveira in July at UFC 162 .

In a sport as rigorous as mixed martial arts, where a fighter's physical and mental mettle is tested in constant fashion, the ability to bounce back from adversity can either define or break an athlete's career.

This may be a bit early since none of the champions I am going to discuss have actually left their current divisions yet, although most of them have spoken about it.

In the aftermath of Ben Henderson's win over Gilbert Melendez it becomes more obvious that the Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis match up was a mistake on the UFC's part.

Chad Mendes Says He Wants a UFC Title Shot By The End of the Year Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 04.22.2013 Hopefully against Jose Aldo... Chad Mendes recently spoke with MMAjunkie about his desire to face Jose Aldo for the UFC featherweight title by the end of the year and more.

Making the leap from scrapping for three rounds and 15 minutes to five rounds and 25 minutes doesn't always go smoothly, even for the most seasoned UFC veterans.

Elkins was riding a 5-0 record in the featherweight division into the fight and was trying to make a case for being an elite 145-pounder. Mendes had other ideas.

Get a complete recap of tonight's UFC on FOX 7 under card "Prelims" mixed martial arts action that featured eight bouts across five weight classes.

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo already has his next fight set, a defense against lightweight turned 145-er Anthony Pettis .