WITH THE FIGHT now just over three weeks away, there’s only one question on the lips of everyone involved in the world of mixed martial arts: Who will emerge victorious in Las Vegas on 11 July when Ireland’s Conor McGregor takes on reigning UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo?
The bout is being billed as one of the biggest in the history of the sport, with McGregor aiming to make history by becoming the first Irish athlete to win an Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
Some of the UFC’s biggest names were asked for their predictions by MMAInterviews.tv and most are finding it difficult to separate the pair for the UFC 189 headliner.
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw has previously expressed his interest in fighting the winner of next month’s bout. Dillashaw was reluctant to forecast who that will be, and while the Team Alpha Male fighter has been impressed by McGregor’s skills, he’s not a fan of the Dubliner’s personality.
“I think this will be the first fight where I root for Aldo,” said Dillashaw. “McGregor, his antics are getting on my nerves a little bit. He’s a great fighter; it’s going to be a tough fight for Aldo, I believe. I really believe in McGregor’s skills but I don’t like the way he holds himself.”
The video also features the views of Luke Rockhold, Urijah Faber, Max Holloway, Frank Mir and current UFC light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.
Video: MMAInterviews.tv
