Aldo says a rematch with McGregor will never happen: 'He doesn't want it'

Aldo assured that rivalry with McGregor is a thing of the past (Photo: Facebook/UFC)

Apparently, the rivalry between José Aldo e Conor McGregor It's already a thing of the past. After fighting a real war of provocations during 2015, which ended with the Irishman knocking him out in 13 seconds and taking away not only the featherweight belt, but also the Brazilian's almost 10-year unbeaten run, the second chapter of this story is unlikely to come out. of fans' imagination. And the person who guarantees this is Aldo himself, who states that the rematch will not happen due to his rival's lack of interest.

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“For me, on the one hand, it was good, there was the promotion, it brought money, but on the fight side, I lost and that's a thing of the past. This (knockout in 13 seconds) will never happen again. The UFC already tried to make a fight, but he didn't accept it, and he won't accept it. Anything they say other than that is a lie. I tried to take the good side of this story, and that's it. It's over. The guy doesn't want to face me, and he won't face me ever again. I don't care what Conor does or doesn't do. I’m a UFC athlete and I’m going to move forward with my career,” he declared during a conference call with journalists this Thursday.

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Aldo and McGregor haven't fought since the Irishman entered the UFC, provoking the Brazilian, then owner of the featherweight belt. After the fight between the two at UFC 189 was canceled due to Aldo's injury, they faced each other at UFC 194, in December 2015, with the Irishman winning by knockout in just 13 seconds. Since then, Aldo has won Frankie Edgar for the interim title, which became linear after Conor won the lightweight belt at UFC 205, dethroning Eddie Alvarez.