Jose Aldo recalls tears after McGregor knockout, not over loss
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Jose Aldo revealed that he cried after his 13-second knockout by Conor McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015, but it was not the loss that upset him. Instead, Aldo was devastated by the belief that he would not get a rematch, a prospect confirmed to him by Dana White. Aldo had been dominant as the featherweight champion before the fight and expected an immediate opportunity to avenge his defeat. Despite his calls for a rematch over the years, Aldo and McGregor never fought again. Recently, Aldo expressed hope for McGregor’s recovery from a knee injury, indicating a shifted relationship between the former rivals.
- •Aldo lost to McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015.
- •He expected a rematch but was informed it was unlikely.
- •Dana White said McGregor intended to move to lightweight.
- •Aldo later won and was elevated to undisputed featherweight champion.
- •He now supports McGregor's recovery from a knee injury.
- 6:21 PMSherdog — Jose Aldo says he cried after Conor McGregor KO, but not over the loss
"Jose Aldo says the prospect of never getting a rematch, rather than the defeat itself, brought him to tears after his 13-second knockout loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015.
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