Jose Aldo might have had one of the biggest beef of his life with Conor McGregor. But he must have melted when the former UFC double champion praised the Brazilian for his commendable achievement. While Aldo was claimed to be the greatest featherweight fighter of all time by the UFC president, Dana White, his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame was simply a matter of time. The fighter finally got inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was announced during UFC 283. However, it seemed like a chance for the ‘Mystic Man’ to kindle a spark of sportsmanship with his former opponent. The ‘Notorious’ took to Twitter and gave a deserving remark to the featherweight fighter. Without a doubt, the fans of mixed martial arts took over the comments and had a lot to say about McGregor’s tweet.
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Although many of the fans have wished for Aldo to have a rematch with McGregor and settle the score, the fighter has subtly denied fighting his former opponent again. However, he didn’t back off from providing a few names who could take on the Irish warrior.
Fans react to Conor McGregor’s word of praise
McGregor recently took to Twitter and reshared a tweet where he seemed to praise and congratulate ‘Scarface’ for getting inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. The post had a picture of ‘Junior’ and a caption that read, “JOSE ALDO INDUCTED INTO UFC HALL OF FAME.” Surprisingly, McGregor wrote, “Earned!”
Earned! https://t.co/ZBjV9NLP0K
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 22, 2023
While the fighter was also praised by the public, many were stupefied by the Dubliner’ gesture. Without a doubt, the fans were quick to point the surprise in the comments. However, most of the fans shared the Irish fighter’s feelings and congratulated the Brazilian on his newest achievement. Furthermore, many of the fans wished McGregor the best and hoped to see the Dubliner entering the Hall of Fame as well.
Here is what the fans said:
Takes two to tango. Respect to the legend, @josealdojunior ☘️ pic.twitter.com/0nBQEmVyTr
— Jack 🇦🇺 (@MMAJack_) January 22, 2023
One of the best to do it! Its awesome, the level of respect you have for aldo even after that beef.
— Anthony McComb (@anphernymcc) January 22, 2023
Amazing career, been watching the best of WEC on fight pass, some great fights.
— Mostly MMA (@MostlyMMA) January 22, 2023
Two Brazilian legends forever be remembered tonight……Aldo + Teixeira 🇧🇷
— Carloz Tattoos (Carl Heggarty) (@CarlozTattoos50) January 22, 2023
We getting humble/wholesome McGregor on the timeline tonight? 👀
— Boston Sports Club (@SportsclubBOS) January 22, 2023
His run in the WEC built the featherweight division. Absolutely critical for UFCs growth. You’ll be in there soon enough as well
— Drilltooth (@DrilItooth) January 22, 2023
Your hall of fame induction will literally be an Event by itself lol
— Aaron (@alfasmma) January 22, 2023
Jose Aldo won’t fight Conor McGregor
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Previously, Aldo made his intentions clear that he won’t be fighting McGregor again. He reasoned that his former opponent has entered a completely different category, now. Although the Brazilian denied the fight, he didn’t back off from naming a couple of fighters who, in his opinion, could take on McGregor.
‘Scarface’ pointed out that Charles Oliveira and Alex Pereira could fight McGregor when he returned to the Octagon. He said, “He [Oliveira] got all that momentum, right? I think my time has passed so like I said ..both Poatan, he is huge and stuff USADA ain’t knocking at his door. He is big, 185 lbs, and Charles with 155 lbs. Up to 170 lbs. I think Charles can take him on.”
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