Twitter was like a dog with a bone that tasted like betrayal.
We are now coming to terms with the fact that Conor McGregor will not be fighting Jose Aldo for the UFC world title, in Las Vegas, on July 11.
The world champion’s damaged ribs have caused him to pull out of the much-hyped fight and left McGregor with an interim title bout with Chad Mendes.
Needless to say, after all the glitz, glamour and air miles about the UFC ‘Flight of the Year’, folks are not happy. Luckily, Twitter is always on hand to listen.
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McGregor’s Straight Blast Gym stable-mate Cathal Pendred had two simple words to sum up the late withdrawal.
https://twitter.com/Pendred/status/616039000302718976
Let's do this!
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) July 1, 2015
There’s still a PPV to sell for Dana White. Fighting life goes on.
Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title on July 11 LIVE on PPV!!! pic.twitter.com/egV7zvUoO9
— danawhite (@danawhite) July 1, 2015
John (and Jane) Q Public
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 1, 2015
Hate Jose Aldo pulled out of the fight against McGregor. That was going to be one for the books no doubt! #UFC189 just lost its hype.
— Elmer Zelaya Jr. (@EZJunior_9) July 1, 2015
Fuck José Aldo for bailing on the fight with @TheNotoriousMMA He fucking called it! Be a man and fight #McGregorvAldo #Aldo #AldoMcGregor
— Bobby Reardon 🇵🇸 (@bobbyreardon13) July 1, 2015
Some people still didn’t want to believe.
https://twitter.com/ReeceHendry/status/616142987928731648
At least some folks were looking on the bright side.
Jose Aldo Junior has pulled out of the Conor McGregor Fight UFC 189…
Surprise Surprise!
Lucky we didn't fly out to Vegas now lads aye…
— Kris Boyson (@KrisBoyson) July 1, 2015
