UFC president Dana White just appeared on ESPN’s Sportscenter and dropped a major bomb.
He announced that Jose Aldo’s rib injury is too painful and he will not be able to fight on July 11 at UFC 189.
With that, Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes will now fight for the interim UFC featherweight title.
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BREAKING: Jose Aldo pulls out of UFC 189. Conor McGregor will now fight Chad Mendes for interim title. pic.twitter.com/5LVM3AGZLV
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2015
Dana on @SportsCenter@josealdojunior 's rib is too painful and will not be fighting at #UFC189. @ChadMendes will be in for the interim belt
advertisement – continue reading below— UFC (@ufc) July 1, 2015
Looks like we finally got our answer.
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