Despite their intense showdown in the octagon in 2015, Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor have maintained a strong bond and are widely regarded as close friends.
Their professional rivalry did not hinder their ability to maintain a friendly rapport. However, The Notorious celebrated his 13-second knockout victory over Jose Aldo by spending approximately $330,000.
Conor McGregor turned Jose Aldo’s lights out in UFC 194
On December 12, 2015, at UFC 194, Conor and Jose engaged in a very thrilling battle. In the featherweight title bout, Mystic Mac stunned Jose by knocking him out in just 13 seconds, which is still one of the quickest knockouts in UFC history.
Aldo took a hard left hook counter from the Irishman that connected with his jaw, knocking him to the ground and ending the fight. The Brazilian fighter, who had held the featherweight belt for almost ten years and was regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, lost the gold strap to McGregor.
After his defeat against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278, Jose Aldo (31-8 MMA) decided to part ways with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The 36-year-old fighter bid farewell to mixed martial arts but expressed his continued his combat sports journey through boxing.
Specifically, Aldo has shown interest in a potential boxing match against Conor McGregor, indicating his desire to compete in the ring against his former rival.
McGregor boasts envious car collection
The former two-division champion reportedly splurged on lavish celebrations, opulent presents, pricey watches, fashionable clothes, and luxury cars after his swift victory over the former featherweight champion.
The famous car collection of the Irish UFC superstar includes a number of high-end and sporty automobiles. McGregor is also a fond of collecting exclusive time pieces.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, Rolls-Royce Dawn, McLaren 650S, Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG Coupe, BMW i8, and many other vehicles are among those in his collection.