UFC legend Jose Aldo retires after controversial loss: Cant do this anymore

Jose Aldo says enough’s enough — again.The UFC legend and former featherweight champion announced his retirement following a unanimous decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 on Saturday in Montreal.The 38-year-old Aldo, who previously retired after losing to Merab Dvalishvili in 2022 before returning to the octagon a year and a half later, said in an emotional post-fight interview that his career is done.“I don’t think I have it in me anymore,” Aldo, inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023, said through an interpreter after the loss.“This was a very tough week that I felt that I didn’t have it in me.”The bout was tightly contested, with Aldo showcasing flashes of his former brilliance, though it wasn’t enough as he lost 29-28 on all three scorecards.

In the third round, Aldo managed to land a forceful right hand and a signature knee that momentarily staggered Zahabi.However, Zahabi recovered and capitalized on Aldo’s apparent fatigue, responding with a series of strikes that led to a unanimous decision victory.The decision, while unanimous, was met with controversy.Several current and former UFC stars reacted to the scorecards, suggesting Aldo didn’t get a fair shake.

UFC ; lightweight contender Renato Moicano called it “maybe one of the worst decisions of the sport,” as well as a “f–king robbery.”UFC strawweight standout Angela Hill questioned “HOW?!” on X.Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson also referred to it as a “bad call.”Aldo revealed post-fight that he had entered the match with multiple injuries and continued with the fight despite being advised to withdraw.“This fight was hard,” Aldo said.

“I had a muscle tear on the arm, I had something on the belly that I forgot the name, down there, [from] kicking a lot.I had some problems.

A virus infection, a bunch of things.” Ultimately, he opted to compete because, as he put it, “I knew this could be my last fight.”“I d...