Reigning UFC featherweight king José Aldo believes he is still the bigger draw between him and interim champion Conor McGregor.In a report by Bloody Elbow, the Brazilian champion actually advised the fans to place their bets on him if they want some "easy money.""Whoever wants to make money, all they have to do is bet on Aldo," he said. "It'll be the easiest money they will ever make in their lives."In another August report by MMA Mania, McGregor actually opened up as the favorite to win the fight over the six-year 145-pound world champion. "The Notorious" was a 2-1 favorite, with Aldo being the +155 underdog.But according to Aldo, it does not matter who the favorite or underdog was, as he even likened his situation to that of female bantamweights Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm. Despite being the underdog, Holm went on to knock Rousey out, to the delight of the minority who placed their bets on her."Just like what happened to Ronda Rousey against Holly Holm. That's not a problem for me," Aldo said. "I don't know who decides who gets to be the favorite. I focus on myself. I know what I can do and what I have to do to win."Aldo adds that even though he has achieved a great amount of success throughout his mixed martial arts career, he continues to put in the same effort he has been since he entered fighting.
"I'm always trying to learn more and to be a good role model for people," he said. "I have to train harder than everyone else. That way I'll never be in a comfort zone. I won't believe I'm better than everyone else."Aldo and McGregor will be unifying the UFC's featherweight belts as they finally meet on December 12th at UFC 194. It is a fight that was originally scheduled for UFC 189 in July, but a rib injury on Aldo forced him out of the contest. It’s an fight It provides everyone talking, along with soon after your current sooner clash between the rivals, in which are scheduled to be able to always be kept in UFC 189, are called off, your excitement is palpable Equally Dec. 12 edges ever closer.McGregor is at this point seen as being a credible challenger towards the Brazilian soon after he knocked out Aldo’s replacement, Chad Mendes, from UFC 189, AND for the eyes connected with many, he’s your current favourite coming directly into ones bout. His reach advantage along with power can pose Problems towards night, although Aldo is rated Equally Aldo vs Mcgregor Live Fight your current pound-for-pound king with regard to a great reason.UFC 189 was the most hyped pay-per-view of the year. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor, who were set to square off in the main event, conducted an exhaustive world tour to promote the event. The two featherweights faced off on multiple occasions, and emotions were high.In a shocking turn of events, Jose Aldo pulled out of the bout at the last minute due to injury, leaving "The Notorious" to take on Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title. The Irishman TKO'd Mendes in the 2nd round and accused Jose of running scared in the post-fight interview.Aldo vs. McGregor was rebooked as a title-unification bout for UFC 194, with both men returning home to prepare for the bout. McGregor, who flew his SBG team and coaches to Las Vegas in preparation for UFC 189, has spent his UFC 194 training camp in Dublin, Ireland. The 27-year-old appeared to be much more relaxed in a recent interview with Severe MMA.When Aldo's name was mentioned, McGregor reacted unemotionally with little regard for the reigning featherweight champion."Hmmmm......we'll see," McGregor said when asked if he thought Aldo would show for UFC 194. "I'll be there. I have made it. I have put myself through an intense training camp. I'm gonna go and enjoy that beach weather, get that Vitamin D and make it to fight night. Who cares if he's there or not, I'll be there. I hope he's there, but I don't know.""Scarface", who suffered a rib injury in sparring prior to UFC 189, has been wearing a protective vest brought in by UFC head Lorenzo Fertitta to help prevent another injury. The Brazilian has promised to hurt McGregor's like he's "never done to anyone before."UFC 194, which also features a middleweight championship tilt between Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold in the co-main event, takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 12th McGregor insists he is "prepared to kill" Jose Aldo in their unification bout next month.He told Severe MMA: "I'm prepared to kill this man and unify the belts and then what will they have to say?"What will they have to say after Jose falls? Jose is the No 1 pound-for-pound. We'll see what they have to say after Jose crumbles inside one."'The Notorious' also claimed the fight could come too soon for Aldo after his injury problems. Here are all the latest stories doing the rounds on Jose Aldo v Conor McGregor:
McGregor says he is "prepared to kill" AldoConor McGregor insists he is "prepared to kill" Jose Aldo in their unification bout next month.He told Severe MMA: "I'm prepared to kill this man and unify the belts and then what will they have to say?"What will they have to say after Jose falls? Jose is the No 1 pound-for-pound. We'll see what they have to say after Jose crumbles inside one."'The Notorious' also claimed the fight could come too soon for Aldo after his injury problems.He added: "I said to them [the UFC], 'It's a little too early for Aldo' because [of] his ribs and his body."I just thought he's going to rush into camp again and it could hamper it and he could pull out again."But we're getting close now. All signs point that he will show up. I hope he does."Aldo believes he is 'way better prepared' for the fight this time around than he was ahead of the cancelled bout in July.The Brazilian pulled out of the UFC 189 fight with an injury but claims he is ready to go for December 12.He told VICE: "The first time there was a heavier environment, but not anymore. We're more focused, and I can say I'm way better prepared than the first time."We had enough time the last time, but it's something new because he's left handed, but not anymore."We're well trained, I was already adapted from the first camp we did with him, and we also know how to deal with his trash talk. It's way easier now." UFC 194 features the highly anticipated matchup between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor as they will battle for the featherweight crown. They aren’t the only title bout on the card, as Luke Rockhold gets his shot at Chris Weidman in an attempt to become the middleweight champion.The promotion features a clear look at both champion and challenger as Aldo and McGregor take center stage in the video package. The video titled “One King” features McGregor doing all the talking about the law of the jungle where a young king comes and kills the old king as images of Aldo flash across the screen. The package also shows many of McGregor’s antics that led up to their cancelled bout at UFC 189.Up and down, this is the best card of the year as the main portion features seven fighters that are ranked in the top five of their respective weight classes.Ronaldo Souza will finally battle Yoel Romero to cement their place as the top middleweight contender. Max Holloway continues to push his way towards featherweight contention and has to get through Jeremy Stephens to not lose any momentum. UFC UFC.com UFC on Twitter UFC on Facebook Order UFC Fights Online New Conor McGregor-Jose Aldo UFC 194 Promo Sums Things Up Perfectly (Video) by Pat Bradley on Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 7:02PM 283 Share this: The storylines outside the octagon leading into UFC 194 are almost bigger than the fight itself. UFC played on that hype in its newest promo for the Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo title fight scheduled for Dec. 12 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The song in the background is Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “No Church In The Wild,” but the selected lyrics tell the story: “What’s a mob to a king? What’s a king to a god? What’s a god to a non-believer who don’t believe in anything?” McGregor and Aldo, of course, boast egos the size of North America and would each argue that they’re the king or god on any respective day. Ultimately, the featherweight title up for grabs is the only one that matters, and this commercial has us even more excited for the bout than before.
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