Jun 23, 2015 If/when Aldo pulls out, I bet Conor will still fight, he will face either Edgar or Mendes... But, will the UFC risk Conor "Cash Cow" McGregor against a wrestler? I'm not sure... goddamnit mma gods... why can't we have nice things? edit: I totally forgot Rory/Lawler is on this card too. They may end up becoming the Main Event
Jun 23, 2015 Dana tweeted 'Relax everyone' aka he just paid Jose a shitload of cash to fight with a f----- rib. then if he loses, they can just do an instant rematch based off him "not being 100%"
Jun 23, 2015 From what I've gathered, Edgar is who they will go with against McGregor if Aldo does have to pull out
Jun 23, 2015 I just want to see Conor fight. You push that fight back and Aldo will get hurt again, im all set. knew it was too good to be true. Sry Aldo i know you complain about money a lot but maybe dont get injured every other training camp and you could earn some dough.
Jun 24, 2015 UFC 125, 133, 149, 153 and 176 are the other PPV fights Aldo has pulled out of in case anyone was wondering...
Jun 24, 2015 In light of recent reports regarding the status of UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, UFC has received official medical confirmation from several doctors that Aldo did not suffer a broken rib. Following a review of the scans, it has been determined that the champion suffered a bone bruise to his rib and cartilage injury during training. With this news, Aldo has expressed that he has every intention of facing Conor McGregor at UFC 189. While Aldo has indicated that he will compete in Las Vegas on July 11, UFC has confirmed a contingency plan. No.1 featherweight contender Chad Mendes will face McGregor for the interim UFC featherweight championship in the event Aldo cannot compete. UFC remains committed to delivering the featherweight and the welterweight championship fights at UFC 189 during UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas. http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Statement-on-UFC-189
Jun 25, 2015 Delighted the fight is still on But shall Conor win the excuse is already there for an immediate rematch And if somehow Aldo doesn't fight and mendes steps in and wins who wants to see Aldo mendes 3 ?
Jun 25, 2015 good read about the situation from Conor's coach John Kavanagh lol at conor's reaction "It was UFC president Dana White who called me and asked how we felt about Chad Mendes stepping in to fight Conor for the belt. Conor was sleeping at the time so I walked into his room and told him it could be Mendes instead. He opened one eye, said ‘They’re all the same’ and then went back to sleep. That’s as far as any negotiation went." http://www.the42.ie/john-kavanagh-column-25-june-2180769-Jun2015/
Jun 26, 2015 New Conor Interview http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/conor-...ry-about-ribs-its-his-chin-the-irishman-wants
Jun 27, 2015 so apparently the brazilian doctors say Aldo's rib is broken... the American docs say its not... either way I dont think Aldo will make weight.
Jun 27, 2015 Aldo/Mendes 2 was awesome, i wouldn't be totally opposed to seeing that fight again. The way Brazilian ppl are i wouldnt be surprised if their doc just didnt want Aldo to lose. Brazilian ppl are over the top prideful. But ya Aldo has had trouble making weight before, seems likely that we will get the Mendes fight. I feel a little bit bad for Frankie, but i think they chose Mendes as the back up plan because him and Conor have beef as well and Frankie might be the only FW that Conor hasnt really bad mouthed. Think the worst thing hes said about him is he should be a BW.
Jun 27, 2015 I feel like Conor has a better chance against Chad than he does Frankie. I just hope Conor can hang with a wrestler like he says he can...
Jun 27, 2015 I fractured a rib recently. So f---in painful. Idk how the f--- he would be able to fight so soon. Took me weeks, almost a month til I could feel normal in the gym
Jun 30, 2015 faaaaaack..... Mendes will win... f--- I hope I am wrong. Good bye McGregor hype train. It was fun while it lasted. #WarNotorious
