Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo: Aldo Calls McGregor 'Weak' for Not Doing Press Obligations for UFC 200
There has been no love lost between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, and former long-time 145-pound title holder José Aldo.
The so far short yet colorful history between both men began as far as 2014, when "The Notorious" began his string of impressive victories to kick off his superstardom in the UFC. During his fight against Dennis Siver in January 2015 in Boston, McGregor even ran off to Aldo, who was then sitting at the stands, and taunted him.
It was then made official that Aldo would be defending his title against McGrgeor, supposedly at UFC 189 in July. The two fighters even went through a 10-city world press tour in April of last year, only for the fight to be called off when Aldo pulled out due to an injury.
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McGregor instead ended up facing two-time title contender Chad Mendes, and won by second round knockout. The two men finally faced each other in December at UFC 194 in Las Vegas. McGregor predicted a first round finish, like he had in the past, and went on to fulfill his own prophecy by stopping Aldo within 13 seconds of the fight.
As the McGregor name grew bigger, Aldo was further pushed off to the sidelines. But after the Irishman was dealt with his first UFC loss against Nate Diaz at UFC 196, his aura of invincibility grew weaker, and Aldo became more vocal in his callouts.
Most recently, McGregor was involved in a rift with the UFC, after refusing to take on all media obligations for UFC 200 on July 9th, where he was originally slated to face Diaz in a rematch. Because of this, he was pulled off the card, altogether.
Aldo, who will be fighting at the co-main event against Frankie Edgar for the interim title, had something to say about the matter.
"That proves how weak he is. I don't see him as an athlete, I don't respect him," Aldo said in a Bloody Elbow report. "In my opinion, he's weaker than everything he always said."
