'I lost the fight, but it was the guy who gave me the most money'

José Aldo, the first UFC weight champion and MMA icon, was the guest of Carol Barcellos at the giant Videocast for giants. In the interview, the former fighter revisited his career, from childhood difficulties to the height of his career and his retirement.

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Aldo shared that the domestic violence he witnessed at his home in Manaus led him to reject his alcohol forever. – My father drank and beat my mother. This traumatic experience shaped who I am, ”he said.

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During his decade as unbeaten champion, Aldo abdicated social life for the sake of excellence. – My focus was 100% to keep me on top. There was no vacation or rest. I lived to study my opponents and improve my techniques – revealed the fighter, highlighting the discipline necessary to stay at the height.

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He elected two moments as the most striking. The first was the celebration with the public after knocking Chad Mendes at UFC 142, which earned him the nickname “People's Champion.” The second was the rematch against the same Mendes, in Maracanãzinho, a fight that he describes as “a milestone” and extremely exhausting.

Aldo also talked about the defeat to Conor McGregor in 2015. Although frustrated by the lack of a rematch, he acknowledges that the fight was the most financially advantageous. “I wanted a second chance because I knew I could beat him,” he said.

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Conor McGregor returns to the anti -doping program and rehearses return to UFC

Conor McGregor moved the world of MMA again by announcing that he performed his first anti -doping test in almost a year. The action officializes the return of the former champion to the Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) control program, responsible for UFC athletes exams since the use of the used. The Irish shared videos on his social networks showing the blood and urinary collection, signaling that he is “in shape” and ready to compete.

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Although it has not yet been confirmed or defined opponents, McGregor's participation in Pool Anti -doping is a significant step towards his official return. By DFSI rules, the fighter should go through six months of random tests and present two negative results before being released to fight – which makes him eligible from January 2026, according to experts.

McGregor has even mentioned possible fights with names like Paddy Pimbet, Islam Makhachev, Nate Diaz and Ilia Topria, but the most commented name is Michael Chandler, with whom he had approached during the program The Ultimate Fighter 31 (TUF 31). Recent publications, including an image generated by artificial intelligence with both side by side, feed speculation about a future outcome to this rivalry.