Not only does UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo not mind if he gets into a pre-fight brawl with Conor McGregor ahead of their UFC 189 bout on July 11th, it sounds like he’s actually planning to make sure there is one.
Aldo spoke at a press conference held in his gym on Tuesday and revealed that he has a “secret plan” if McGregor talks trash during their next media round, as he feels UFC has invested too much money into this fight to cancel it for any reason.
“We talked about a possible fine during the tour, but it is too expensive, and I couldn’t afford getting fined,” said Aldo. “That was an issue because I couldn’t do what I wanted to do. But the fight is around the corner now so we can do something more because nobody will do anything about it. It there’s any trash talk, I know what I’m going to do.
“I already have in my mind what I’m going to do, but it’s a secret,” the champion continued. “It’s going to be a different Aldo. There’s no fine or suspension anymore. After everything they spent, they won’t cancel this fight for anything. I’m sure he will come after me, but I guarantee it’s going to be different this time.”
Aldo continued, explaining that he hopes to have a brawl with McGregor before they meet inside the Octagon.
“It would be great if there’s a brawl. I hope that happens. That’s what people want,” he said. “I’m paid to beat people up so, if that happens, it would be wonderful. I hope I can beat him up. The fun is over, it’s going to be for good now. After this staredown, he will give up doing anything he was planning to do. You will see.”
In conclusion, Aldo claims McGregor will be afraid the next time they look into each other’s eyes.
“I’m usually calm, he’s the one trying to promote himself. We’ll see when we’re face to face, and I will let my hands do the talking for me,” he said. “He can say whatever he wants, but he will feel my answer when the time comes. I’m sure he will be afraid, I felt that when I looked into his eyes. I’m going after him. He’s never fought a guy like me before.”
Jose Aldo defends his UFC Featherweight Championship against Conor McGregor at UFC 189 on Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Make sure to join us here at MMANews.com on 7/11 for the best UFC 189 live results coverage on the web!
