Aldo says McGregor vs. Diaz is "bull****", says he doesn't watch fights and more

[sirmorbach]

How's life?
Well, first off, you've got to accept what happens, it's a part of the sport. Any athlete's life, any fighter's life is made out of victories and defeats. We felt a bitter taste. I hope I don't go through all of this anytime soon, but I got over it, I'm back to my training routine because our lives can never stop.

How are you feeling physically?
Pretty good. But I'm not in fight shape, I'm not even training right now. I'm starting it next Saturday, so I can prepare my body to be back in a near future.

Are you feeling anxious about coming back?
I can't wait to fight again. I want to avenge this loss. The whole country was sad with this, but mark my words, good times are coming. I just need to get another fight scheduled, get in there and win.

Do you have any news on your next fight?
Dana said things would get cleared out after the March 5th event. So right after it, I'm getting back to an intense training routine, since we're about to have an answer. I'm calm, relax. I'm just waiting for my time to come.

Do you have any preference on any possible opponent?
Whoever they put in front of me. I want to fight for the belt, so that's what matters. I think I deserve it and that's what I'm waiting for.

Would it be better if your opponent was Conor McGregor?
Obviously. There's no way I'm not getting this rematch, because everyone else had one. It depends on the result of his next fight. I don't pick opponents, but if I could pick one, it would obviously be McGregor, especially for the belt. I have to take the belt from him, it would be great. I'm not the one calling the shots, so I want to get my belt back as soon as possible.

Will you watch Diaz vs. McGregor?
Not at all, that's not even a fight. During my life, I've learned about respect and it doesn't exist between the two of them. Some people like this kind of bullshit. I don't watch fights, actually. I'd rather watch other sports. I love football, basketball, I go to soccer stadiums. It's not only this fight I'm not watching. Besides, it's late as hell. I don't interact with fights this way if they have nothing to do with my own weight class.

What did you think about the decision of Silva vs. Bisping?
I wasn't able to watch it. I was told Anderson won the fight. But it happens, he's fighting in a foreign country, there's the judges... if you don't win in a dominant fashion, it might happen.

Did you talk to McGregor after your fight?
I did not and I don't want to.

How do you feel about him?
I feel nothing. He's a clown, that's what he does. I'm just sad because all of this bullshit. And it's not only me, the other athletes feel like this as well.

Is it true that you made 5 million dollars with that fight?
I don't know where people got that from. I've made nothing like it. If I had, I'd be smiling right now. First off, everytime a Brazilian who lives in Brazil fights in the US, they take 30% of your purse, plus 20% for your manager, and there's also the Athletic Commission share. If it was really 5 mi, they haven't paid me everything yet.

Sources: http://sportv.globo.com/site/combat...ria-de-onde-tiram-que-levei-us-5-milhoes.html, a Brazilian website, and @conorbless1 who created a thread about the last question.

P.S. About the contradictions on what he says: he really did it that way. It's not an Ed Soares translation style or anything. Aldo's a weird guy to say the least.

Edit: Now I've seen thay my thread title first said "bullsh*t". Maybe an admin has changed it now, so I think that wasn't allowed. I apologise for that.

 

[Swoliosis]

Pretty big words from a guy who chickened out twice and got laid out in seconds when he actually stepped in

 

[philbr]

I used to like Aldo, but Mcgregor is right...what a cry baby

EDIT: Still respect him a lot as a fighter, of course.

 

[GoldenAzazel]

I'm sorry Aldo, but you sound so butthurt. Stop crying like a baby and deal with it.

Complain about respect all you want, but Conor showed you the utmost respect after that fight, and instead of taking everything like a man, you've become the most disrespectful one of them all, and it's just pathetic.

 

[dragonsfly]

idk why people are still posting about Aldo his so yesterday lets move on to current things

 

[Hans Gercmiov]

I've always been an Aldo fan, but I don't like a lot of things he's said recently. McGregor a clown - well, then you got knocked out by a clown.

 

[$uicideboy$]

"i was told anderson won the fight" lol brazilians

 

[Doog Doogson]

How do you feel about him?

"I feel nothing. He's a clown, that's what he does. I'm just sad because all of this bullshit. And it's not only me, the other athletes feel like this as well"

So he feels nothing but he's "sad" because of all the "clown's" "bullshit" and other guys feel that way too. Well Mr Aldo it seems like you feel quite a bit more than nothing.

 

[79Stitches]

He's tuning out like Ronda. Butthurt runs deep.

 

[rush61]

Just shut the fuck up already Aldo.

 

[sirmorbach]

Oh, for the record, when he says "the whole country was sad" after his loss to McGregor... well, not accurate. Once again.

 

[SlicerDM]

Whole lot of disrespectful little shitbag posters in here.


Aldo has every right to feel the way he does. Come back to me when your life has a meaning beyond your workplace.

 

[7th]

sounds like a bitter old man

 

[leatherf4ce]

I love Aldo. One of my top 5 fighters of all time. But he was given the opportunity and more than enough time (a week's notice) for a title fight. He should've taken it. But seriously, he was given a shot. Why he wasn't in fight form is beyond me. He can't complain. The only thing that's BS on the UFC's part is Conor's belt being at the pre-fight conferences when it's not even up for grabs. He put a FW belt on the table while talking about having a WW fight with Diaz. DUUURRRR!

 

[The lord of bones]

Yeah well Aldo says a lot of dumb shit.

 

[I am Everywhere]

Damn so he only made 50% of his purse

 

[Hideo]

Shrug. He believes in himself and believes it was a fluke. That's his opinion. People will shit on him, but it's not like he's gonna come out and say "McGregor is 100x better than me and I'm just happy to have gotten paid so much."

lol.

 

[GoldenAzazel]

"i was told anderson won the fight" lol brazilians

"he's fighting in a foreign country, there's the judges"

For a start, it's hilarious for a Brazilian to say that.
Secondly, when the american judge gives it to Bisping and 16/22 major MMA journalists score it for Bisping I don't think the location of the event really matters.

 

[Tony_Clifton]

2015 wasn't a very good year for Jose.

 

[CodCommando]

Aldo has always been in his own bubble. That's what pisses me off about him. Remember how he recently said he's going to fight like his WEC days, more aggression?