There’s no question how Jose Aldo was booked at the end of the UFC run.
Aldo recently announced his retirement after a shortage against Iman the Havi in the UFC 315 Clash. Although Aldo lost the fight through the decision, many fans felt that the Brazilian legend had done enough to raise his hand in Montreal. It was not intended, so Aldo decided to cut his gloves.
Some criticised Aldo’s booking in his final fight, but the UFC Hall of Fame looks at things differently.
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Jose Aldo on UFC Matchmaking
Recent appearances in “Ariel Helwani’s Show” Jose Aldo explained why it’s better to be booked to younger candidates towards the end of his career (via mmamania.com).
“I have no regrets,” Aldo told Ariel Helwani. “I am grateful and grateful to Shawn Shelby for matchmaking because it’s always going to be a show regardless of who you are. Whether it’s a young, up-and-coming fighter, I’m always ready. I’m not worried about myself.
“I’ve always told my coach (Andre Pederneiras). If I’m having a super fight with older guys, that means I’m not there. That means my dream of being a champion isn’t there,” Aldo added. “I wanted to train, work, be a champion. If I fought a guy like Cruz, people might see it as ‘these people older.’ Why are people outside their dream of becoming champions? ”
Aldo’s legacy was already set by the time he returned to the UFC after a boxing stint. He has always made it clear that he plans to shoot UFC Gold for the third time. It didn’t pan out for Aldo, but he remained competitive until the end of his award-winning run.
