Thats pretty much what it is.
All though to me, it seems like Aldo's deep intensity is much more of a "fake posturing/over compensation"
Like hes still only reacting to what Conor does. Trying to match Conor but cant quite
Its like when Conor snatched Aldo's belt.
Notice how Conor puts his feet up on the table to bait Aldo into doing the same
Aldo mimicks Conor (as if trying to match or gain his approval)
AS soon as Aldo puts his feet on the table, Conor utilises the bait distraction to get up and snatch the belt
Conor fights slick and intelligently the same way. The way Conor utilises lead hand probes to occupy, distract, and land...or to bait a response and counter...or the way Conor will walk opponents into his left with footwork etc.
Conor has one of the most brilliant fighting minds ever (outside and inside the ring)
Conor is always dictating and controlling
You can expect the fight to be the same way. Conor dictating, Aldo reacting, Conor exploiting
Conor is not only like the Ali of MMA, mentally hes also like the Freddie Cougar of MMA to his opponents