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On this day in 2005, Jose Aldo suffered a loss before bouncing back with one of the greatest runs in the history of the sport. Aldo announced his second UFC retirement earlier this year, with the ‘King of Rio’ receiving one last moment in front of his adoring home fans.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 7

Best One-Off Performances in UFC History

The best one off performances in UFC history. The performances that shocked fans, surprised many and ultimately were out of character by the fighter putting in the performance.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23

UFC 321 – 3 Underdogs to Watch out for in Abu Dhabi

UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 20

Top Contender Challenged by Surging Bantamweight for Next Fight

Sean O’Malley, like many fighters and fans the world over, sat down to watch UFC Vancouver this past Saturday night. The Rogers Arena card saw Aiemann Zahabi, the No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Fighter Often Mistaken for Charles Oliveira’s Brother Vows to Avenge Jose Aldo in Public Message to Dana White After UFC Vancouver

UFC Vancouver may have ended, but one post-fight tweet has already sparked new storylines in the bantamweight division. As Aiemann Zahabi celebrated his razor-thin split decision win over Marlon Vera, another Brazilian stepped forward: Vinicius Oliveira, the high-energy prospect who is often mistaken for Charles Oliveira‘s brother.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 13

Pros React To Jose Aldo’s Retirement – ‘My GOAT’

Jose Aldo has officially retired from his UFC career for the second time, marking the end of his fighting career at the recent UFC Rio card. Aldo stepped into the Octagon to an ovation from the home crowd.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 12

Jose Aldo offically announces retirement

When former UFC featherweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo made the walk to the octagon at UFC 315 in May, it was his last. "The King of Rio" fittingly made his retirement official during last weekend's UFC Fight Night event in Rio de Janeiro.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 9

UFC Fight Night 261: Preview, Full Card

Highlights UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on Saturday and will stream on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, following the prelims, which begin at 4 p.m. ET on the same platform.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 6

Legend Opens Up on Superstardom and Struggles That Nearly Broke Him

While many UFC champions, such as Georges St-Pierre and Demetrious Johnson, have built greater legacies, few can deny that Conor McGregor single-handedly carried the company into a boom period unlike anything before or since.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 24

Conor McGregor’s ‘Real Reason’ to Fight at White House Revealed by Daniel Cormier

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has always been a fighter who draws attention, not just for his skills, but for his ability to step into the spotlight when few expect him to.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 4

Volkanovski Names McGregor As His Dream Fight – ‘I Don’t Think People Give Him Credit’

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has expressed his desire for a blockbuster fight against former two-division champion Conor McGregor. The news comes as Volkanovski prepares for the first title defense of his second reign, a position he reclaimed after his impressive victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 314.

Sean O’Malley Admits Making the Mistake of Emulating Conor McGregor a Bit Too Much

There are only a handful of fighters in UFC history who have actually backed up their intense trash talk with smooth performances inside the Octagon. And if anyone is the master of that warfare, then it has to be Conor McGregor.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 23

Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight Eyed by 2025’s Most Controversial UFC Fighter

Merab Dvalishvili is currently one of the most dominant champions on the entire UFC roster with unmatched relentless pressure. The reigning bantamweight king has already defended his UFC title on two separate occasions and looked absolutely unbeatable both times.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 5

‘Conor McGregor Carbon Copy’: Ilia Topuria gets Flamed by Nemesis Paddy Pimblett

Ilia Topuria has rapidly risen to stardom, becoming one of the most electrifying names of the UFC’s current generation. After claiming the featherweight title, he confidently moved to the lightweight division and became a second-division champion last weekend.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316 Betting Tips – Blockbuster Rematch Scheduled

Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. The stage is set for UFC 316, and we have your need-to-know UFC 316 betting tips. In the main event, Sean O’Malley looks to get his bantamweight title back as he rematches Merab Dvalishvili.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 22

Former Featherweight Champ Sheds Light On Decisive Retirement At UFC 315

It appears José Aldo is completely walking away from ever fighting again in all capacities following his second retirement a couple of weeks ago. Competing in his 23rd overall bout in the promotion, Jose Aldo faced off with the rising Aiemann Zahabi in Canada at UFC 315.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 20

UFC Legend Jose Aldo Exposed After Years of Lying to Dana White and Fans About Shocking Reality

Veteran former featherweight champion, Jose Aldo may have just made a stark admission — in a rather unfortunate slip of the tongue for the UFC icon this week.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 12

Looking Back on Three-Division Legend’s Career

Jose Aldo has had a long, storied run in the sport of MMA. His time in the world of combat sports has spanned nearly 21 years time. When Aldo was just the tender age of 17, his time in competitive violence began at 145 lbs.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 12

Jose Aldo releases emotional statement following UFC 315 loss

Former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo entered his UFC 315 fight against Aiemann Zahabi hoping to make another run at a UFC championship. Following

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 12

Jose Aldo seemingly retires after UFC 315

According to MMAWeekly.com, former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo may have fought his last fight in Saturday’s UFC 315. Aldo seemingly removed his gloves as to signal his retirement from the sport following his loss to Aiemann Zahabi.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Jose Aldo Retires After Controversial Decision in UFC 315 Farewell Fight

Jose Aldo’s legendary career is etched in MMA history as one of the greatest featherweight reigns of all time, marked by a decade of dominance that included nine consecutive title defenses across the WEC and UFC.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 8

Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi prediction, odds, pick for UFC 315

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the UFC 315 Main Card as we turn attention towards the Bantamweight (135) Division for this next bout between ranked talents.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 9, 2024

After UFC 307, what’s next for Jose Aldo?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 307, we saw a big time matchup in the bantamweight division. Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (32-9) returned and he was looking to pickup his second win of the year against Mario Bautista (15-2) who was looking to win his seventh fight in a row.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 5, 2024

Jose Aldo Wants To ‘Become The Champion’ Again, But Is That Right Move?

For Jose Aldo, UFC 301 showed that he could still go inside the Octagon. The former champion scored a decision victory over Jonathan Martinez in the co-main event from Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 17, 2024

Former UFC Champion Jose Aldo Returning To Action At UFC 301

In a surprise move, former champion Jose Aldo is returning to UFC 301. Aldo will unretire and complete his contract, taking on Jonathan Martinez. The bout has been confirmed by ESPN.