Jose Aldo Wants a Rematch With Conor McGregor

Jose Aldo spoke with Combate (via MMAjunkie about his loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 and more. Check out the highlights:

On the loss: “It’s still very hard to digest. We trained a lot, did everything correctly, and the result was not positive. It takes a while to digest this; this is part (of the sport). This is a sport and we have to accept it.”

On his reaction after the fight: “I was upset with myself at the time, because of the way it happened. Because of everything we did in training, all the preparations, and all the strategizing we did to go in there and make a great fight. It all came crashing down. I was upset, but it’s part of it.”

On a rematch: “Soon thereafter, we spoke (with UFC President Dana White). But I think now is still too early to talk. Emotions are high. Of course, I want a rematch. I think I have that right. Not because I say so, but my career speaks for itself.”

On watching the fight: “I watched it. And also I remember the way I was going to advance and strike. But, man, it’s very hard to say if it’s right or if it’s wrong. Decisions are always made very quickly, and when I tried to come in with a combination, he managed to connect with a good strike…There were no psychological problems – I wasn’t nervous. No. Nothing. I was the same as always. I did everything right, my training. I talked to everyone – I was in the best shape possible.”

On McGregor predicting the loss: “Does anyone study the game more than (coach Andre Pederneiras) or our team? I think no one studies it more than us. No one can say that. So it’s not something he predicted. It’s easy to say, now that I lost, that he did this or that. Now it’s easy. If I had won, everybody would say they predicted it. That doesn’t exist.”

On the support of his fans: “I’m thankful. Thank you for positive energy. It wasn’t this time, but for sure we will be victorious. It’s a sport; we have to accept it. One doesn’t only live from victories. This makes us stronger, much stronger. You can be sure we will come back stronger, and I’ll be a greater champion than before.”