UFC legend Jose Aldo has been told his hopes of killing Conor McGregor in their infamous 2015 title fight was the reason for his defeat.
Aldo, 35, was unbeaten in over a decade heading into the eighth defence of his 145lb title against interim champion McGregor at UFC 194. The pair had bee due to meet earlier that year, but Aldo was forced out of the title clash due to a broken rib. McGregor goaded Aldo for months leading up to their grudge fight, leaving the Brazilian in tears by knocking him out in just 13 seconds to end his title reign.
Thanh Le, who competed on the opposing team to McGregor when he coached The Ultimate Fighter 22, has cited Aldo's loss to McGregor before his ONE Championship title fight this Friday. After being goaded by his upcoming opponent Tan Kai, Le said he will not react like Aldo did to McGregor's trash talk ahead of their title fight.
