Jose Aldo Taking Extra Precautions Leading Up To UFC 194

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo recently spoke with Vice’s Fightland about his upcoming fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 194. During the interview, Aldo stated that he expects McGregor to bring his best come fight night.

“I expect the best,” Aldo said. “We’re always well trained and focused. There’s a lot of talk, but I try to stay away from all of this. You have no idea how motivated I am. For the love of God, I can’t wait for this fight to happen so we can prove everything we say.

“We know how to deal with these things. The first time there was a heavier environment, but not anymore. We’re more focused, and I can say I’m way better prepared than the first time. We had enough time the last time, but it’s something new because he’s left handed, but not anymore. We’re well trained, I was already adapted from the first camp we did with him, and we also know how to deal with his trash talk. It’s way easier now.”

Aldo then revealed that he is taking extra precautions leading up to UFC 194.

“It’s a shirt that quarterbacks use to protect the ribs, so I’m using it in training,” Aldo said. “After that spinning back kick, the most expensive spinning back kick in history, we’re more protected now. You can hit me because there’s wood there to protect me so I won’t get hurt.”

UFC 194 takes place on December 12th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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