Conor McGregor comes to Jose Aldo's defense after controversial loss at UFC 307

José Aldo loses by split decision in UFC 307. Photo: Instagram UFC Espanol

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A defeat of Jose Aldo all with mario bautista No. UFC 307, held this Saturday (5) in Salt Lake City (USA) took many fans and experts by surprise. Among those who spoke out against the judges' decision was his former rival Conor McGregor, responsible for the Brazilian's first defeat in the UFC. The Irishman used social media to defend Aldo, classifying the result as a 'dirty decision'.

On his X account (formerly Twitter), Conor criticized the judges' decision, claiming that the victory was given to a fighter who avoided exchanging blows.

“Rogan said the judges weren’t even looking. That was Jose’s story. Absurd decision. He [Bautista] was just trying to hold Aldo against the fence. That’s not good enough. The referees need to step in. This sport is for the fans. Remember that and act accordingly…” McGregor wrote.

A few hours later the Irishman deleted the post.

The former lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) and featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) champion also suggested that the referee should intervene more in situations of ineffective grappling, separating the fighters and placing them back in the center of the octagon.

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 “30 seconds on the clock. 20 seconds. 10 seconds, 8 seconds, 6 seconds, etc. Separate, separate, separate. There is no reason to prolong these positions that lead nowhere but stalling. If you want blood, call us,” the Irishman taunted.

Jose Aldo loses by split decision

Although he was more forceful in the stand-up fight, the 'King of Rio' was unable to avoid the strategic game of mario bautista, who avoided exchanging blows and insisted on trying to take the Brazilian down. Despite attempting ten takedowns throughout the fight, Bautista was unable to convert any of them. However, his attempts allowed him to get closer and lock Aldo in the clinch, neutralizing his offensive.

Booed by the crowd at the Delta Center, the American won by split decision (29-28) in the view of two of the three judges.