J. Aldo (right) and Conor (left) faced each other in 2015. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ConorMcGregor
It seems that the intense rivalry between José Aldo e Conor McGregor That's definitely all in the past. On the eve of the Notorious' return to the world's most famous octagon in the main event of... UFC 329The Brazilian doesn't seem to see a major imbalance in the duel with Max HollowayIn this context, he spoke about the subject in an interview with 'MMA Junkie' last Saturday (4).
According to the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg), although it is fair to see Holloway as the most likely winner of the confrontation, the chances of a victory for the Irishman next Saturday (11) are greater when compared to other duels he has already fought in the Ultimate.
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"McGregor may be the underdog in the betting, but honestly, I think he has a better chance of beating Max today than he did of beating Khabib back then. The favorite is..." Max Holloway"said the King of Rio."
‼️🎙️Jose aldo:
“McGregor may be the betting underdog, but honestly, I think he has a better chance of beating Max today than he had of beating Khabib back then. The favorite is Max Holloway. " pic.twitter.com/c8MN80DFfr
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) July 4, 2026
Aldo was defeated by Holloway and McGregor.
José Aldo x McGregor had one of the biggest rivalries in UFC history. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/ufc
McGregor's rise to fame in the MMA world was also the biggest defeat of Aldo's career. The Brazilian was brutally knocked out in just 13 seconds in the main event of UFC 194 in December 2015. He regained the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) the following year, but his reign ended a second time when he was stopped by Holloway, who also finished the fight by knockout. The two faced each other again, with the same result and in favor of the Hawaiian.
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