Looked like the nods were aimed more at Dana. At least that's what it seems like to me.
I don't think he ever gained a mental edge over Aldo, I think he gained respect. Conor came up from nothing in a short time and had to work hard to get noticed. Well, and get noticed he did. And with respect I mean as a fighter towards another fighter. Personally they may not care for each other.Also, I think Conor not getting into Jose's face was a mistake. He's tried so hard to intimidate Aldo, that he's been in Aldo's face at every stare down. Now he's keeping his distance and bowing, that gives Aldo a little bit of that mental edge back that Conor took control of earlier.
I think he was expecting them to do the usual pose for a picture.I usually hate on BLAF but he cracked me up there, the shrug and then little head bob as he's following Aldo. LMAO.