Sometimes, a different vantage point can completely change perspectives.
There was a full-on world tour in 2015 for Conor McGregor’s title shot against then-featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
When Aldo pulled out of the fight less than two weeks out with a rib injury, it was somehwat suspected. It had been rumored, and because UFC CEO Dana White said Aldo had pulled out of five previous title fights, a contingency plan was in place to keep McGregor in the main event in Las Vegas, where thousands of Irish fans made the trip hoping to see him leave with a belt.
