McGregor discusses Jose Aldo's retirement in his latest remarks.
Bragging Rights
Congratulations are in order for Khabib Nurmagomedov, as Jose Aldo threw in the towel following their UFC 315 showdown, marking Aldo's retirement from MMA. In the aftermath, Conor McGregor, Aldo's former foe, posted a tribute video on social media, praising Aldo and calling him the "greatest lightweight of all time."
Their history in the octagon dates back to late 2015 at UFC 194, where McGregor delivered a lightning-fast knockout in just 13 seconds of the first round, claiming the UFC featherweight championship. Despite this triumph, McGregor has repeatedly demonstrated his respect for Aldo, acknowledging him as the division's best.
Here's a peek behind the scenes: McGregor looks up to Aldo, considering him the "Featherweight GOAT," highlighting his admiration for Aldo's UFC accomplishments. Their rivalry, originally intense, has morphed into mutual admiration, bordering on friendship (yes, you read that right!).
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Bookmakers might have anticipated a different outcome for Aldo in his mixed-martial-arts bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov, given his early retirement from the sport. McGregor, longtime admirer of Aldo and former UFC featherweight champion, might have found himself cheering for his foe during the showdown at UFC 315.
