J. Aldo during a question and answer session in Barueri. Photo: Lucas Carrano/SUPER FIGHTS
It is not common UFC practice to allow challengers to fight for the belt at home. Although, Conor McGregor He's not an ordinary fighter. Named as one of the favorites to be the featherweight champion's next opponent José Aldo, the Irishman has been the frequent target of speculation about a fight between him and the Brazilian in a football stadium in Dublin. Despite the location disadvantage, the idea did not displease Aldo, who left the door open to the possibility as long as he received good money for it.
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“I wouldn’t mind fighting the Conor McGregor in Ireland. Paying well, what's wrong with that? His promotion is good, if he didn't talk so much he wouldn't be where he is. But everything is fine. I'm rooting for him against Siver, because if he wins, I'll win too. If I can take the fight to Brazil, I will, but in Ireland there is no problem either, it all depends on negotiation”, said the holder of the 66 kg belt, during a question and answer session this Friday (19), in Barueri (SP).
Besides Conor McGregor, Aldo also spoke about another potential rival, or at least one who recently declared an interest in facing him: TJ Dillashaw. “I would love to hit the TJ Dillashaw. He is trying to promote himself by challenging me, because he knows he can face Faber, who is a teammate. But I would really like to fight and beat him”, said the Manauara, who is a training partner of Renan Barao, defeated by TJ in May this year.
At 28, José Aldo has a professional record of 25 wins and just one loss. The only featherweight champion in UFC history to date, Aldo has seven consecutive title defenses in the biggest MMA event on the planet and is coming off a victory over Chad Mendes at UFC Rio 5. Although it is speculated that his next opponent will be Conor McGregor, there is still no confirmation of the duel.
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