WITH UFC FEATHERWEIGHT champion Jose Aldo arriving in Dublin for the final leg of the UFC 189 world tour this afternoon, we weigh up how the Brazilian compares to the former Ireland international of the same name…
1) Jose has been second best to Conor McGregor in the mind games, while Aldridge knows how to get under the skin of his opponent
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WITH UFC FEATHERWEIGHT champion Jose Aldo arriving in Dublin for the final leg of the UFC 189 world tour this afternoon, we weigh up how the Brazilian compares to the former Ireland international of the same name…
1) Jose has been second best to Conor McGregor in the mind games, while Aldridge knows how to get under the skin of his opponent
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2) Although he’s the UFC featherweight champion, we bet Jose has never left three Egyptians on their arse
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3) Jose and McGregor have had plenty of face-offs in recent weeks…
…Aldridge was involved in one of his own with a certain yellow hat-wearing Fifa official at USA ’94
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4) Okay, Jose might have embarrassed Neymar but has he played (and scored) at a World Cup? Didn’t think so
5) Facial hair? No contest
6) Jose may be known for his devastating kicks…
…But Aldridge has shown that he can take them from the best
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7) Jose and the Brazilian team are mates
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Aldridge has Jackie’s Army
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8) And finally, we’re pretty sure Jose never won Celebrity You’re A Star
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