Jose Aldo Reflects on Tears After McGregor Loss
Jose Aldo has revealed that his emotional reaction following his loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015 was not just about the defeat itself. The Brazilian fighter, who had a seven-fight winning streak, was knocked out in just 13 seconds, leading to an emotional breakdown captured in locker room footage.
In a recent interview, Aldo explained that his tears were prompted by Dana White's announcement that McGregor would move up to lightweight, eliminating the possibility of a rematch. Aldo had believed that a rematch was imminent due to his status as a dominant champion.
Despite Aldo's persistent requests for a rematch, the UFC focused on McGregor's transition to the lightweight division. Aldo later fought Frankie Edgar for the interim featherweight title, which he won, but the anticipated rematch with McGregor never materialized, leaving it as one of the notable unresolved matchups in UFC history.
