Former WEC and UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has retired after his twentieth battle within the UFC and 18th consecutive 12 months competing in blended martial arts.
The 36-year-old reportedly minimize a cope with the UFC to cancel his present contract, which had one battle remaining, and exit the promotion prematurely.
Aldo retired simply days after longtime Nova União coach Andre Pederneiras suggested ‘Scarface’ to hold up the gloves following his UFC 278 defeat to Merab Dvalishvili.
Aldo is extensively thought of one of many best featherweight champions in WEC and UFC historical past, having defended his title(s) 9 occasions throughout his unprecedented six-year reign as champion.
On social media, the MMA neighborhood reacted to his retirement, with ex-featherweight rival Max Holloway hailing him ‘The King of RIO’.
Take a look at the reactions under.
The King of RIO! What a profession brother! Go take pleasure in retirement brother. Eat some açaí with cashew and powder milk for me @josealdojunior
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) September 18, 2022
I all the time marvel what might’ve been. I spent an entire camp coaching to battle Jose Aldo in Brazil, however COVID modified every thing. I used to be wanting ahead to the problem & loopy environment.
Blissful retirement to one of many best featherweights in MMA historical past @josealdojunior pic.twitter.com/I4fHHLBMgc
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 18, 2022
Jose Aldo has been faraway from the UFC fan rankings pool.
The newest information on Aldo was that his coach felt he ought to retire, however thought he might need to battle out his contract with one final battle in Rio at UFC 283.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 18, 2022
If it is true that he retired.@josealdojunior you are certainly one of my favourite fighters and an absolute legend. Get pleasure from retirement, thanks for all of the memorable moments
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) September 18, 2022
Blissful retirement to Jose Aldo one my favourite fighters rising up
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) September 18, 2022
23-year-old José Aldo. A lethal combo of velocity and expertise far forward of his time. The featherweight GOAT and one of many best fighters MMA has ever seen. NINE title defenses, not seven. Mark that down in his HOF induction. @josealdojunior pic.twitter.com/Jsv9U9w5oj
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 18, 2022
Aldo calling it a profession with the UFC means the MMA veteran is free to discover choices in boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu if he so needs.
