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flag Jose Aldo retired for good after a farewell bout at UFC Rio, ending his Hall of Fame career.

flag Jose Aldo, the former UFC featherweight champion, officially retired from mixed martial arts at UFC Rio in Rio de Janeiro, marking the end of a legendary career. flag The 39-year-old Brazilian icon, who had previously retired in 2022, made a surprise return in 2024, winning his comeback fight before losing to Aiemann Zahabi and Mario Bautista. flag At the event, Aldo placed his gloves in the center of the octagon, waved farewell to his family, and received a standing ovation from the crowd. flag A two-time champion and UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Aldo holds the record for most consecutive featherweight title defenses and finishes with a 32-10 record, widely recognized as one of the sport’s most influential figures.

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