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Jose Aldo: Holloway Is Ducking Me, UFC Offered Me Lightweight Title Fight

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While Conor McGregor still claims that he is a two-weight UFC world champion, the promotion did indeed strip him of his 145-pound title a few weeks back, making Jose Aldo, a man McGregor knocked out in just 13 seconds to steal the title last December, the undisputed champion once again. Since suffering that harrowing loss at UFC 194 in Las Vegas, Aldo has campaigned for a rematch with the “Notorious” one, but at this point, it appears as if McGregor’s days at featherweight are practically over.

The Irishman moving up in weight doesn’t necessarily mean Aldo’s chances of landing a rematch are gone, however, but if they are, he can be at peace at with that as long as his title is around his waist:

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“Yeah, I’d have peace,” Aldo recently told MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani. “No problem. I’m an athlete, so of course, it would be nice to have the rematch, but it’s not something that would take away my peace. I think there’s only one thing that would take away my peace and that’s if I wasn’t the champion. My objective since I started my career was: become the champion, remain the champion, retire the champion.”

Now back at the helm at 145-pounds, Aldo was expected to defend his title next against surging Hawaiian Max Holloway, who recently stopped Anthony Pettis at UFC 206 in Toronto to become the interim champion. Aldo even said after that bout that he and Holloway would be fighting at UFC 208 in Brooklyn, although that doesn’t seem to be the plan anymore.

“Scarface” actually said that he was offered an interim lightweight title bout instead:

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“No, the Brooklyn fight is not happening,” he said. “I now expect and believe I will be fighting in early March. Either March 3 or March 4, I can’t remember. I believe they will soon announce an interim lightweight title fight with me. They’ve been trying to find me an opponent, and — surprise, surprise — at least one has already turned down the fight against me. I’m waiting to see who they will find.”

After that fight, Holloway said a bunch of different things. First, I heard he twisted his ankle and wouldn’t have time to heal. Then I heard he had a trip booked to Disney World with his kids and he wouldn’t be able to reschedule. Then I heard his gym is closed during the holidays and he wouldn’t have enough time to train. So he’s basically going around, talking a lot of trash, saying a lot of bullshit and acting like a punk. He just talking shit.

As far as who exactly turned down the bout, Aldo was reluctant to name names:

“You gotta ask the UFC that. They’ve asked me not to say anything. I won’t say who it is because it’s a surprise. A guy we never thought would turn it down turned it down, because his father didn’t think it was good. I’m tired of people turning down fights. I want to put some pressure so they’ll take the fight.”

With McGregor reportedly taking a break after winning the lightweight strap last month, there were rumors of a potential interim title bout being booked between top contenders Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. Aldo throwing his name into this mix is certainly an intriguing turn of events.

Stay tuned to LowKickMMA as more news unfolds regarding the 155-pound title picture.

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Seven UFC Rematches That Need To Happen

In the UFC, especially in high-level championship bouts, the stakes are enormous, and the outcomes are unpredictable. Whether it be a major upset, a controversial decision, or a five-round instant classic, fight fans are often left wanting more, and because of that, rematches are so often demanded, although they aren’t always delivered upon. Let’s take

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Let’s take a look at seven UFC rematches that simply need to take place:

1) Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo II

The fighting future of reigning UFC featherweight and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is cloudier than ever, and not only because it’s unclear which title he’ll defend next, but also because he has a baby on the way.

McGregor most recently won the lightweight title, and although he’s keen on keeping both straps, some have predicted that he’ll never defend his 145-pound title again, which would be a shame, as a must see rematch awaits at featherweight.

The “Notorious” one took on former longtime champion Jose Aldo, who at the time was the only featherweight titleholder in the promotion’s history, last December. After months and months of build up, McGregor slept Aldo in just 13-seconds with a vicious left hand.

While the result was as decisive as it gets, fans were left with an odd feeling as they were expecting a war. The only way to silence the crowd is to run it back again.

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Jose Aldo ‘Rethinking’ Retirement From Fighting

Former longtime UFC featherweight champion and current interim titleholder Jose Aldo recently said that his meeting with UFC President Dana White went well last week, but that he still had no interest in fighting again. After once again not being granted a rematch with current 145-pound champion Conor McGregor, who will challenge lightweight champion Eddie

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After once again not being granted a rematch with current 145-pound champion Conor McGregor, who will challenge lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, Aldo essentially said that he was fed up with the promotion and that he was considering retirement. In fact, it seemed as if it was all but confirmed that we had seen the last of the Brazilian great.

Now, however, it seems as if “Scarface” has changed his tune. Taking to his official Twitter account, Aldo said that after speaking with his family he has begun ‘rethinking’ retirement.

Repensando na aposentadoria do MMA, conversei com minha família e vendo os pedidos dos meus Fans coisas boas virao para vocês. Thanks Russia

— Jose Aldo Junior (@josealdojunior) October 22, 2016

Check out the translation below:

“Rethinking retirement of MMA, I spoke with my family and seeing the requests from my Fans saw good things for you. Thanks Russia.”

Even if a rematch with McGregor, which would undoubtedly be massive, isn’t next for Aldo, there are other options for him. Perhaps a fight with surging contender Max Holloway would make sense, or even a clash with former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who recently dropped down to featherweight, would be exciting.

Where would you like to see Aldo go from here?

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Jose Aldo Refutes Spy Claims: I’ve Always Fought Fair

Former longtime UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo made headlines earlier this week when he told media in Brazil that he had a spy in Frankie Edgar’s training room prior to their UFC 200 (July 9, 2016) interim title rematch. Aldo had said that his spy gave him secret information regarding Edgar’s game plan, and also

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Now, however, “Scarface” is going back on his comments. Taking to his official Instagram account, Aldo wrote that it was all just a joke and that he was simply taking a ‘jab’ at bitter rival and reigning 145-pound titleholder Conor McGregor as McGregor made similar comments prior to his clash with Aldo at December 2015’s UFC 194:

“Guys now I’ve become invincible… Nobody can beat me and my spies… Sometimes we aren’t taken seriously, and other times we joke around and get taken too seriously, so… let’s clarify I’ve always fought fair. I got to the top through a lot of hard work- both mine and my team’s. I am a principled person and fighter. My team is renowned for its development of tough, technical fighters but also for our collective character, and that’s what we’ll continue to be known for. I’d never do anything that goes against our principles. I fight clean, I fight fair, and I fight tough. When I talked about having spies in Edgar’s camp, it was a reference to a comment Macgregor made before our fight. It was just a jab. Everyone knows you can’t change up your entire strategy on fight week- of course Frankie’s strategy was going to be everything that worked for him in our first fight- it was a no-brainer that he would try the same things. As to spies in camp, relax people…my spies are just in your heads. I’m ready for anyone, no spies required.”

Aldo will now likely go on to rematch McGregor in a unification bout for the ages. In fact, the Brazilian recently said that the fight is being rumored for the UFC’s debut in New York at UFC 205 on November 12, 2016 at the historic Madison Square Garden.

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Jose Aldo: Interim Belt Is Made For Media & Fans, Not For Me

It was announced last week that former long-time 145-pound champion Jose Aldo would take on former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at July 9’s UFC 200 for the interim featherweight strap. Why is there an interim title on the line, you ask? Well, that’s because reigning champion Conor McGregor will once again be squaring off with

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It was announced last week that former long-time 145-pound champion Jose Aldo would take on former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at July 9’s UFC 200 for the interim featherweight strap.

Why is there an interim title on the line, you ask?

Well, that’s because reigning champion Conor McGregor will once again be squaring off with Nate Diaz, the man who submitted him last month (March 6, 2016) in a welterweight scrap in the evening’s main event.

Aldo isn’t too happy with how things have played out, recently saying that he deserved a rematch with the Irishman, who shockingly knocked him out in just 13 seconds last December at UFC 194.

Despite not being pleased, “Scarface” is confident that he will once again take out Edgar on his way back to the top:

“He will be fighting at the same night in a different division, in a rematch that means nothing,” Aldo said during a recent media scrum in Rio de Janeiro (via MMAFighting.com). “We asked for a rematch. For everything I’ve done, all the years as champion, I deserved a rematch, but what can I do? I had to accept. We’re not the ones making the call. We’ll go there and win. I respect Frankie Edgar, but it’s our first step towards the belt.

“It’s a bit frustrating, of course, because we expected the title fight, but it’s kind of what they said they would do, that we would fight Frankie Edgar for the belt, but it’s not the undisputed belt. But what can I do? We’re hired to go there and fight.”

Regarding the “prize” on the line, Aldo went as far as to say that the interim belt means ‘nothing’ to him, as it’s just a label for the media and fans. At the end of the day, the Brazilian is simply focused on recapturing the hefty gold belt he carried around for years:

“It means nothing,” Aldo said. “I want the victory so I get the belt next. That’s the first step we’re taking. Interim belt is made for media and fans, not for me. I want the undisputed belt. I respect Frankie Edgar, but I’ll get there and win. This lit that fire again, this desire to go there and win.”

Do you see Aldo finally receiving his chance at redemption after UFC 200?

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Nate Diaz Calls McGregor Rematch “Funny” Since He Got Worked

Fresh off the heels of a somewhat shocking second round submission victory over Conor McGregor earlier this month, long-time veteran Nate Diaz has never been in a better position. Taking the bout with McGregor on just 11 days notice, Diaz, although eating some damage in the first round, appeared to have outworked and simply outclassed

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Fresh off the heels of a somewhat shocking second round submission victory over Conor McGregor earlier this month, long-time veteran Nate Diaz has never been in a better position.

Taking the bout with McGregor on just 11 days notice, Diaz, although eating some damage in the first round, appeared to have outworked and simply outclassed the brash Irish champion.

According to Diaz, the “Notorious” one was on his way to getting knocked out had he not shot in for a takedown:

“[The fight with] Conor — that was on the way to being a knockout,” he told Rolling Stone.

“He was getting handed some solid (expletive). He got on me for the takedown because he was done.”

As for what lies ahead for the younger Diaz brother, reports had actually surfaced late last week implying that both he and McGregor had verbally agreed to rematch at July 9’s UFC 200 despite the clear cut finish in the first bout.

To Diaz, the idea of a rematch seems “funny”, especially given the fact that Jose Aldo has not yet been awarded his second shot at McGregor after losing his title to the Irishman in just 13-seconds last December:

“I lost plenty of decisions and I’ve never got a rematch, to this day,” he said.

“So, that’s crazy. Conor got worked over and now they’re saying, ‘rematch,’ which makes sense. I understand that. I just think it’s funny because, it’s like, Jose Aldo didn’t get a rematch.”

At the end of the day, Diaz has always lobbied for the “big” fights, or the money fights so to say, and a rematch with McGregor would obviously draw in millions of eyes. The magnitude of a possible second go with the “Notorious” one hasn’t kept the thought of a potential title fight away from Diaz, however:

“I would like to fight the lightweight title,” he said.

If you’re Diaz, are you agreeing to a rematch with McGregor, or searching for a second shot at 155-pound gold?

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