UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (24-1) has a title fight rematch coming up later this month against Chad Mendes (16-1), but it seems that all the talk in the 145 pound division has been about Conor McGregor (16-2), of late. UFC president Dana White has gone on the record, saying that it makes sense to have McGregor fight Aldo next.
To the champ, all this talk of a new possible contender is premature and disrespectful given that he's still got "Money" Mendes on tap in the UFC 179 main event.�"I'm really focused on�Chad Mendes�right now and I do think it's a little bit disrespectful [to discuss a possible McGregor fight]," Aldo told FoxSports' Damon Martin recently.
"This fight hasn't even happened. There's nothing set yet. I do need to keep my feet on the ground and keep focused on�Chad Mendes�and not think of anyone else...He's not in this competition and it makes no difference."
No doubt, Mendes also believes the talk of McGregor fighting Aldo is a bit hasty, as he plans to dethrone the champ Oct. 25 in Brazil. In fact, Mendes has suggested that the UFC may not make McGregor the number one contender, should he beat Aldo and become the new champion, because his wrestling-based style would be a bad match up for the Irishman.
Who do you think will be the champion, the day after UFC 179, and who do you want to see him fight next? Let us know in the comments section!
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