Back to the MMA Newsfeed

Coach: Jose Aldo not in shape, turned down offer to replace Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196

Conor McGregor needs a new opponent for UFC 196, but Jose Aldo isn’t an option.

With Rafael dos Anjos sidelined with an injury, the UFC considered booking a rematch between "The Notorious" and "Scarface" for March 5 in Las Vegas. However, according to Aldo’s coach and manager Andre Pederneiras, they had to decline the offer.

"Dana (White) called me, telling what happened and asking if Aldo was in shape to fight," Pederneiras told Combate. "I said he wasn’t and that there wasn’t enough time, and unfortunately he wouldn’t be able to fight next week.