Cub Swanson has interesting response to ex-champ Jose Aldo's sudden interest in rematch

Cub Swanson has heard about Jose Aldo’s interest in fighting him. And he feels some type of way about the timing of it.

Nearly two months after a title-costing TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 212, former featherweight champ Aldo (26-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) said he would like an octagon return before November – and that, as far as targets go, Swanson (25-7 MMA, 10-3 UFC) would fit the bill.

The meeting, of course, would be a rematch – their first bout, which took place over eight years at WEC 41, ended in less than 10 seconds thanks to Aldo’s perfectly-placed knees. Now, Aldo’s the one coming off a loss. And Swanson is riding a four-fight streak – including two “Fight of the Night” battles – since his own loss to Holloway and has been making the case for his first UFC title shot.

In light of this turn of events, Swanson took to Twitter – and the ancient art of GIF expression – to issue a response.

The matchup does carry some logic, though. Despite Swanson’s pleas, it seems like former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will be the one challenging for Holloway’s 145-pound belt. And, currently ranked No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA featherweight rankings, Swanson could do worse than No. 2 Aldo.

Aldo, in turn, would be involved in his first non-title fight since he joined the UFC as its original 145-pound champion back in 2011. He’s now lost two of his past three fights – a UFC 200 win over Frankie Edgar sandwiched in between the TKO to Holloway and a knockout to lightweight champ Conor McGregor.

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