Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo Briefly Break Character and Show Humble Respect Towards Each other

Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo do not like each other. McGregor has demonstrated an uncanny ability to flip a mental switch and want to kill a man. Aldo, who has long been coddled by easy opponents that have no idea how to sell a fight, has never had to deal with an opponent that actively pushes his buttons.

The Korean Zombie just seemed to be happy to have the chance to face Jose Aldo...and that was not a great mindset for that fight. — The Korean Zombie just seemed to be happy to have the chance to face Jose Aldo…and that was not a great mindset for that fight.

That has made for plenty of exciting moments in the build to UFC 194 including some pushing, a little shoving and a whole lot of yelling. Apparently, though, while McGregor and Aldo clearly hate each other, they also quietly respect one another. That’s what it seemed like anyway after the two shared a subtle, but unmissable, sign of respect for one another at their staredown during a media event at a UFC press event ahead of UFC 194.

Even Dana White was left shocked by the showing of respect. — Dana White was left speechless by the showing of respect.

Want to see these two break character for a split second and show just the smallest hint of admiration for the other man? Of course you do. Check it out on the next page.

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