Twitter reacts to Aldo's withdrawal, new McGregor-Mendes UFC 189 title fight

Dana White: Aldo has pulled out of numerous title fights. That's why it's for the belt. We've spent a lot of money, it's disappointing.

— Dave Farra (@DaveFarra) July 1, 2015

Let's do this!

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 1, 2015

Jose Aldo out of UFC 189. Honestly, I'd rather see the plan B fight of McGregor vs. Mendes then see an injured man pressured into fighting.

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 1, 2015

And with that, more than a month-and-a-half worth of work goes down the drain. Unbelievable. God. Damnit. I'm going to go cry in the corner.

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) July 1, 2015

Terrible business decision for UFC, if Mendes beats Up McGregor they lose so much money.

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 1, 2015

Maybe they pay Mendes to lose ;)

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 1, 2015

Maybe Aldo saw the new UFC Reebok fight kit and said screw this.

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) July 1, 2015

Not all rib injuries are the same. Cannot compare Aldo’s to anyone else’s. We saw how tough he was vs Mendes, can’t call that into question

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) July 1, 2015

I'm glad Aldo didn't take the fight. Big paycheck but he couldn't even get out of bad the past few days.

— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) July 1, 2015

I feel like the UFC got really damn lucky both with Johnson-Cormier and now Mendes-McGregor. Super-quality backup plans are rare.

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) July 1, 2015

We are all losing focus on the fact that the REAL victims here are @benfowlkesMMA & @chaddundas . Sorry this happened on a Tuesday, fellas

— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) July 1, 2015

Sometimes UFC injuries are disastrous, but Mendes vs McGregor is a better fight than Injured Aldo vs McGregor. Better for the soul too.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aarbron) July 1, 2015

Aldo’s lack of ability to stay healthy and the miles on his body were why I thought McGregor would beat him.

— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) July 1, 2015

Get em money!

— Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) July 1, 2015

The busy bees at @UFC HQ are already working on new assets/promos. No one can turn things around like this crew. ???? ???? #UFC189

— Shanda (@UFC_Shanda) July 1, 2015

Mende$ is a way different fight for the Irishman. Much tougher to game plan for. Just as Killashaw did, Mendes takes home Gold. #UFC189

— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) July 1, 2015

Well, this was the test myself and many others were demanding. The MMA gods always find a way. CHAOS

— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) July 1, 2015

I am told by a UFC official it is 'doubtful' Jose Aldo will attend UFC 189.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 1, 2015

McGregor-Mendes presents a completely different stylistic matchup that will be fun & intriguing in a different way: pic.twitter.com/h1OxzT7Psk

— Fightnomics Reed (@Fightnomics) July 1, 2015