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José Aldo Retires After Controversial UFC 315 Loss to Aiemann Zahabi

The MMA legend's second retirement follows a disputed unanimous decision and a grueling weight cut, closing a storied 18-year career.

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Overview

  • José Aldo announced his retirement in the Octagon after losing by unanimous decision to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 in Montreal.
  • The fight was moved to the featherweight division after both fighters missed the bantamweight weight limit, with Aldo citing physical exhaustion and a challenging week.
  • The unanimous decision in favor of Zahabi, marked by boos from the crowd, reignited debates over MMA judging standards and scoring criteria.
  • Aldo, a UFC Hall of Famer and former featherweight champion with a record seven title defenses, ends his career with a 32-10 record.
  • Fellow fighters and fans expressed support for Aldo, with notable criticism of the decision from Renato Moicano, Rafael dos Anjos, and Alexander Volkanovski.