Why Has Jose Aldo Left The UFC?

After losing to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2, Jose Aldo has decided to walk away from MMA.

Aldo's management team negotiated the end of his UFC contract despite the 36-year-old having one fight left in the organization.

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The news comes less than a month after Aldo’s most recent fight, a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 that snapped a three-fight win streak.

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Aldo had won his last three fights in a row, beating the likes of Rob Font, Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera.

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Aldo also holds notable wins over some of the best ever to compete at 145 pounds, including Frankie Edgar, Urijah Faber, Cub Swanson, Ricardo Lamas.

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Cejudo said “I was supposed to fight him right before the pandemic happened, and that event ended up being canceled.”

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He earn a reputation in his 18-year career as one of the greatest fighters in combat sports history.

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Sometimes you can be given Hall of Fames in the UFC, but this one is truly, truly earned, and he’s one of the greatest of all time.”

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