In this week’s Trading Shots, MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes and retired UFC/WEC fighter Danny Downes look at Jose Aldo ’s case for an immediate rematch after his loss at UFC 194, and new UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor ’s plans for a multi-divisional future. * * * * Fowlkes: Well Danny, Conor McGregor is your new UFC fedderweight champion, yeah? Titles don’t change hands any faster or more violent than that. So why does it already seem like no one is sure what to do next? After knocking out Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds, McGregor almost immediately floated the idea of heading up to lightweight , where UFC President Dana White said he’d get an instant title shot. McGregor also said he wouldn’t leave his featherweight belt behind, which makes you wonder about the fates of both Frankie Edgar , who was promised whatever he wants after beating Chad Mendes , as well as Jose Aldo, who wants a rematch
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Trading Shots: An immediate rematch for Aldo might be fair, but is fair enough? – MMA Junkie