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While that devastating loss gave Aldo the kick he needed to put on that stellar performance against 'The Answer' many fans were left screaming 'let it go!' at their screens every time Aldo had a complaint. McGregor put himself in a position where he could essentially call his own shots and get whatever fight he wanted. Aldo's sense of entitlement wouldn't get him another crack. It was out of his control.
After being tormented on that world tour and during every media event in the build up to UFC 194, it is understandable how the flash knockout left Aldo as such a wreck. He was unable to the lay a hand on his adversary during that torturous time in close captivity, then when the cage door closed, it was the exact same story.
As much as we were all thrilled about McGregor's incredible achievement, there was another side to the coin. The scenes of Aldo with his head glued to the floor during the official announcement followed by the footage of him being consoled backstage were tough to watch.
McGregor was even sympathetic towards his vanquished foe directly after the fight ended.
McGregor revealed in the post-fight press conference that he had offered Aldo a rematch then and there. However, it is only when you hear the Dubliner uttering it in the premiere episode of UFC Sound Waves available to watch on Fight Pass that you feel the full weight of the offer.
"Sorry, I'm sorry. (thumbs up) We'll go again. Again. Again."You can't blame McGregor for failing to fulfill his vow. He has been working tirelessly to crossing off his goals in the sport and has made an astronomical amount of cash in doing so. He is by far the biggest superstar in the sport and at no point would a rematch against Aldo have propelled his career further than any other fight he has taken since. However, it's equally difficult not to feel for Aldo. That repetition of the word 'again' must have been bouncing around his brain for a long time afterwards.
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