Aldo: Interim title means nothing
Speaking during a recent media scrum, Jose Aldo talked about what his interim title fight with Frankie Edgar means for him.
When Conor McGregor chose to rematch Nate Diaz at UFC 200, the promotion put together an interim title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar. McGregor is still the champion, but this would be his second fight without defending the title. Speaking during a recent media scrum, Jose Aldo talked about what the fight with Edgar means for him:
“It’s a bit frustrating, of course, because we expected the title fight, but it’s kind of what they said they would do, that we would fight Frankie Edgar for the belt, but it’s not the undisputed belt. But what can I do? We’re hired to go there and fight.”
When Aldo pulled out of a UFC 189 clash with McGregor due to an injury, the UFC decided to create an interim title for “The Notorious” vs. Chad Mendes. Aldo made fun of the interim belt before and after the event, and hasn’t changed his mind now that he’s fighting for one.
“It means nothing,” Aldo said. “I want the victory so I get the belt next. That’s the first step we’re taking. Interim belt is made for media and fans, not for me. I want the undisputed belt. I respect Frankie Edgar, but I’ll get there and win. This lit that fire again, this desire to go there and win.”