Jose Aldo Frustrated with Conor McGregor – Says Interim Title Means Nothing

– During a media scrum in Rio de Janerio, Jose Aldo spoke about the situation around the featherweight title, here are his comments…

On Conor McGregor Not Defending the Featherweight title: “He will be fighting at the same night in a different division, in a rematch that means nothing. We asked for a rematch. For everything I’ve done, all the years as champion, I deserved a rematch, but what can I do? I had to accept. We’re not the ones making the call. We’ll go there and win. I respect Frankie Edgar, but it’s our first step towards the belt. It’s a bit frustrating, of course, because we expected the title fight, but it’s kind of what they said they would do, that we would fight Frankie Edgar for the belt, but it’s not the undisputed belt. But what can I do? We’re hired to go there and fight.”

On His Interim Title Bout With Frankie Edgar: “It means nothing,” Aldo said. “I want the victory so I get the belt next. That’s the first step we’re taking. Interim belt is made for media and fans, not for me. I want the undisputed belt. I respect Frankie Edgar, but I’ll get there and win. This lit that fire again, this desire to go there and win.”

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