Conor McGregor On Jose Aldo: “You Can’t Stand In Front Of Me Like That”

“The Notorious” Conor McGregor, who was front row for the classic UFC Featherweight Championship main event between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes at UFC 179 on Saturday night, spoke about his thoughts on the fight during the official UFC 179 post-show on FOX Sports 1.

“It was a phenomenal contest. I showed my respect for both competitors. They put it all on the line. They slugged it out, that Thai style; you hit me, I hit you, we stand and we trade. It was beautiful to watch the fight,” said the Irish superstar.

McGregor continued, “I believe he can be hit, but he showed his heart. He showed his will. He showed his frustration as well at times. He was looking toward the ref and things of that nature. I believe he got frustrated, but it was a great contest. I have nothing but respect for anyone that gets in there and lays it on the line, (but) I feel if I connect, it will end. That is the difference between myself and these people.”

McGregor elaborated, explaining why Aldo can’t fight him the way he fought Mendes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this past weekend.

“You can’t stand flat-footed. You can’t stand in front of me like he did there. You can’t stand there. One or two clean shots from me and it is all over. I don’t need to hit you clean. It just needs to be anywhere. I definitely saw holes in the game. My confidence is sky high looking at the contest.”

McGregor has one more hurdle to jump before he can prove these theories, as he is scheduled to return to the Octagon for a fight with Dennis Siver on January 18th.

Talk about this on our official FACEBOOK page, or on our official TWITTER page. You can also talk about it in our popular FORUMS.

Related News

Top Stories

UFC Store

Joe Rogan Calls For Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Next, Says ‘Who Cares’ About Only 1 Title Defense

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan knows what he wants to see next from featherweight...

Luke Rockhold Slams Sean Strickland For ‘B*tching Out’ After Nose Break vs. Dricus Du Plessis At UFC 312

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland continues to be the recipient of criticism for...

VIDEO: UFC 312 Winner Takes Page Out Of Tai Tuivasa’s Book With Post-Fight Celebration In Sydney

Heavyweight fan favorite Tai Tuivasa may not have been able to bring out his...

Kamaru Usman Names Fight He ‘Doesn’t Like’ For Dricus Du Plessis, And It’s Not Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman envisions one particular contender posing a real threat...

Magomed Ankalaev: Alex Pereira ‘Will Never Be The Same’ After UFC 313 Headliner

Magomed Ankalaev is determined to make a statement when he challenges UFC Light Heavyweight...

Dana White ‘Glad’ UFC Legend Dominick Cruz ‘Finally Hung It Up’ After Latest Injury Setback

UFC CEO Dana White is pleased to see Dominick Cruz step away from the...

Dricus Du Plessis Matchmakes For Defeated Opponent Sean Strickland After UFC 312: ‘I Just Thought Of That…’

Dricus Du Plessis has a suggestion for Sean Strickland’s next fight following his loss...

What’s Next After UFC 312? Current UFC 313 Card For Las Vegas On March 8

UFC 312 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed...

Demetrious Johnson Tells Sean Strickland To ‘Swallow His Ego’ & Change His Style After UFC 312

UFC legend Demetrious Johnson thinks it's time for Sean Strickland to change his ways...