Jose Aldo retires from UFC after losing to Aiemann Zahabi

espn.comPublished: 5/11/2025

Summary

José Aldo, a legendary featherweight champion with seven title defenses under his belt, called it all quits after a decisive loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 in Montreal. Retiring for the second time following a tough weight cut that left him unable to meet bantamweight requirements, he returned to the cage but struggled, ultimately dropping his next two fights. In an emotional farewell, Aldo expressed his exhaustion and retired without defending his title once again.