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UFC Icon Jose Aldo Retires Following UFC 315 Defeat

The Hall of Famer ends a legendary career after a unanimous decision loss and weight-cut struggles reignite criticism of UFC protocols.

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Overview

  • Jose Aldo announced his retirement after a unanimous decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 in Montreal.
  • Aldo struggled with weight cutting, reportedly missing the bantamweight limit by eight pounds, forcing the fight to be moved to featherweight.
  • The 38-year-old cited physical and emotional exhaustion, stating he no longer had the heart to continue competing.
  • The fight’s controversial judging, with all three judges scoring it 29-28 for Zahabi, drew boos from the crowd and renewed scrutiny of UFC scoring practices.
  • Aldo retires as a UFC Hall of Famer, former multi-division champion, and one of MMA's all-time greats, leaving behind a storied 32-9 record.