Bantamweight prospect eyes showdown with José Aldo, but denies fight in Brazil

José Aldo He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

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After overcoming strong kicks to the legs and emerging victorious from the confrontation with Jonathan martinez No. UFC 309, Marcus McGhee already have an idea of ​​who your next opponent would be: José Aldo. According to the American, who is undefeated in the UFC and is on a six-fight winning streak, a fight with the King of Rio would be a natural next step in his career.

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“I wouldn’t be surprised if they gave me Jose (Aldo). We’re both neck and neck in the rankings. He’s a little bit older. I’m a little bit older. I wouldn’t put it past them (UFC) to make it. Why don’t we take him?” José Aldo to Arizona? That sounds good. That’s asking a lot. And that’s kind of disrespectful to that man. I don’t know what I’m saying,” the fighter said at the post-fight press conference.UFC 309.

Marcus McGhee in victory in UFC Las Vegas 84. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

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Fight in Brazil

With the UFC rankings updated last Tuesday (19), McGhee moved up to 14th place, while Aldo is in 11th place. Despite envisioning a confrontation with the former featherweight champion (65,7 kg), he ruled out the idea of ​​fighting on Brazilian soil.

“I don’t want to go to Brazil. Sorry. Some people are like, ‘Hey, I want to travel (to Brazil).’ I don’t. I don’t, man. I don’t want to travel to Brazil and fight there. I love the Brazilians. All the best. But man, I’m not trying to do that. New York’s already been done. That’s checked off the list. So, honestly, Arizona. Let’s fight in Arizona,” he said.

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Marcus McGhee is 34 years old and has a record of ten wins and only one loss. Among his triumphs, eight were by knockout and one by submission. His last victim, Jonathan martinez, is also the last opponent defeated by José Aldo, at UFC 301.

José Aldo (dir.) fighting in UFC 301. Photo: Reproduction/X @UFCNews