José Aldo talks about friendship with McGregor and talks about the episode in which he received lingerie from the Irishman

J. Aldo (right) and Conor (left) faced each other in 2015. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ConorMcGregor

Opponents in 2015, José Aldo e Conor McGregor they had one of the biggest and most intense rivalries of the last decade in MMA before facing each other. Despite the public disaffection and the intense exchange of insults before the fight, what was seen after the fight, which ended with the Irishman winning by knockout in just 13 seconds, was a constant improvement in the relationship between the two, who today consider themselves to be good. friends.

In a press conference held at the UFC 283, after having been named to the Ultimate Hall of Fame, José Aldo He spoke about the friendship he developed with his former enemy.

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“At the time, if it (the rematch) had happened, it would have been great. Nowadays it's a friendship, I have affection for him. What happened in the fight stayed there. From the outside there will always be respect from both parties. Nowadays he is a friend, we exchange ideas. Everywhere I go they tell me to pick him up. How am I going to catch him? He was the one who brought me the most money. I have nothing but respect for him,” said Aldo.

Then, José Aldo confirmed the rumors that he had been presented with red lingerie by Conor McGregor after victory over Frankie Edgar at UFC 200, in reference to the term “Red Panties Night”, immortalized by the Irishman to indicate a fight with great financial value.

“We were side by side at the Red Rock (Casino), when I beat (Frankie) Edgar. We exchanged messages window by window. After the fight, he said the night was mine and sent the lingerie to my room to enjoy. He said the night was mine, but that he was still the champion (laughs). Jokes aside, there's no problem at all. For me it was very peaceful, I could even enjoy it with the boss afterwards”, he concluded.

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