Jose Aldo Retires After Loss to Zahabi at UFC 315

At UFC 315 in Montreal, Aiemann Zahabi defeated Jose Aldo by unanimous decision in a featherweight bout that was moved up from bantamweight after Aldo struggled with his weight cut. Following the loss, Aldo, a former featherweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer, officially announced his retirement, citing the physical strain and the difficulties experienced during the weight cut. Zahabi's victory, praised by Georges St-Pierre, is considered the biggest of his career, though some in the MMA community, such as Renato Moicano, questioned the judges' decision. The event was a highlight for Canadian MMA, with several local fighters achieving significant wins. Aldo leaves behind a storied legacy spanning nearly two decades. His retirement marks the end of an era for the sport.