Jose Aldo announced Saturday he’s walking away from combat sports, never to come back.
The former WEC and UFC featherweight champion announced his retirement moments after losing a decision to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315, which went down May 10 in Montreal.
A day later, Aldo issued a statement in which he said, “This may have been my last time inside the octagon,” but held a press conference at Nova Uniao’s training center Saturday to confirm he’s not returning to MMA, boxing, or any type of combat sport.
“No, I don’t see myself fighting,” Aldo said. “When I went back [to the UFC in 2024], it wasn’t for money, it was for a purpose I had, a calling. I tried doing it and it didn’t work. I gave my all and was happy with everything I’ve achieved. There’s no fight that would make me come back. To put the gi, to spar, or do anything, only in five years. Thank God I’ll be almost 50 in five years, so there’s no possibility of fighting, there’s no calling.”
Jose Aldo officially retires, says no fight would convince him to return to UFC: ‘Never again’
Jose Aldo announced Saturday he’s walking away from combat sports to never come back.
