Jose Aldo, 'King of Rio,' Retires After Unanimous Decision Loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 on UFC Fight Pass

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Updated May 11, 2025, 05:13 AM

Jose Aldo, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, announced his retirement from the sport following a unanimous decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315. The event, broadcast live on UFC Fight Pass, took place in Montreal, where Aldo, also known as the 'King of Rio,' expressed that the week leading up to the fight was particularly challenging for him. Aldo, who has the most title defenses in UFC featherweight history with seven consecutive defenses, cited personal struggles and a lack of desire to continue competing as reasons for his retirement. He mentioned that his heart was no longer in the sport, and he wished to spend more time with his family. This marks Aldo's second retirement, having first retired in 2022 after a loss to Merab Dvalishvili, before returning in 2024 with a 1-2 record. The fight was originally scheduled as a bantamweight bout, but due to difficulties with weight cutting, it was changed to a featherweight contest. Aldo's career ends with a record of 32 wins and 10 losses, marking the conclusion of one of the most storied careers in MMA. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023.

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