Jose Aldo has no points with how he was booked on the finish of his UFC run.
Aldo not too long ago introduced his retirement after falling brief in opposition to Aiemann Zahabi of their UFC 315 conflict. Whereas Aldo misplaced the combat by way of resolution, many followers felt the Brazilian legend did sufficient to have his hand raised in Montreal. It wasn’t meant to be, and Aldo has determined to hold up his gloves.
Whereas some criticized the reserving of Aldo in his final fights, the UFC Corridor of Famer sees issues in another way.
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Jose Aldo on UFC Matchmaking
Throughout a current look on “The Ariel Helwani Present,” Jose Aldo defined why it was higher for him to be booked in opposition to younger contenders in the direction of the top of his profession (by way of MMAMania.com).
“There are not any regrets,” Aldo instructed Ariel Helwani. “I’m solely grateful and grateful to Sean Shelby for the matchmaking, as a result of it’s at all times going to be a present, whatever the opponent. Whether or not it’s a younger, up-and-coming fighter, I’m at all times prepared. I don’t fear about myself or what I can do. I do know I can ship, and I used to be at all times ready.
“I at all times instructed my coach [Andre Pederneiras]—if I’m getting superfights in opposition to older guys, meaning I’m not there. Meaning the dream of being a champ isn’t there,” Aldo added. “I educated, labored, and wished to be a champion. If I fought a man like Cruz, possibly individuals would see it as, ‘These guys are older.’ Why placed on the combat? Only for individuals to look at? That’s outdoors the dream of eager to be a champion.”
Aldo’s legacy had already been set by the point he returned to the UFC after a stint in boxing. He at all times made it clear that he deliberate on capturing UFC gold for a 3rd time. Whereas it didn’t pan out for Aldo, he remained aggressive till the top of his prizefighting run.
