Via The Irish Independent…
Fohla de S. Paulo writes that the “golden years” of Brazilian MMA has now been brought to a close following Aldo’s stunning loss, while O Globo, a sports newspaper in Rio, is yet to be fully convinced about the new champion.
They write the defeat is “a stain on the career” for Aldo and the manner of defeat “shameful” for someone of his undoubted calibre.
They add that McGregor is a “myth fighter” and will continue to be until he is stopped in the octagon.
“One day you’re the king . Next, the jester takes his crown,” they write.
“The outspoken athlete [McGregor] who won more recognition from his provocations than by knockouts, will now be treated as a sport myth until the day that is defeated in the UFC.”
Seriously? Is this for real? The answer is unfortunately yes. Aldo’s status a a top level mixed martial artist is being picked apart by his own people.