UFC legend Daniel Cormier gave his ideas on Jose Aldo’s current retirement at UFC Rio.
Earlier this 12 months, Jose Aldo introduced his second retirement from combined martial arts following his controversial loss to Ayeman Zahavi. It was again in Might, however the Brazilian legend was given a correct farewell at UFC Rio this weekend, strolling in the direction of the cage one final time earlier than hanging up his gloves in the midst of the Octagon.
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At 39 years previous, it is a very logical resolution, but it surely’s nonetheless unhappy to see a legend like Aldo go. That being stated, not everybody was too pleased with the UFC’s transfer.
Daniel Cormier stated of Aldo’s current breakup on a current episode of his podcast:
Cormier’s tackle Aldo’s second retirement
“Let me say this as an enormous Jose Aldo Jr. fan: I am constructing a basis of affection for Jose Aldo, but it surely’s over,” Cormier stated on a current episode of Good Guys/Unhealthy Guys.
“It is over. It is over. When he retired within the Corridor of Fame, I used to be emotional. I noticed him, I heard his songs, and I assumed, that is so good. Being within the Corridor of Fame ended all of the stress of his profession.”
“He did not come out cleanly as a result of nobody else does. However he went out together with his legacy intact…and he went to combat once more. And he went out to Brazil and got here out for ‘Run This City,’ which was very emotional.
“I am going to let you know one factor, I am unable to be emotional about somebody the identical method again and again. So it is over. Jose, I simply need you to be achieved, and if you’re achieved, you are achieved.”
“If[UFC]goes to Sao Paulo and he has one other retirement ceremony and hangs up his gloves there, I will be throwing one thing on the TV,” he continued.
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