Jose aldo explained why he would not return to the UFC.

aldo is very satisfied with his UFC career and considers his journey good

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aldo played his last fight in UFC 278 against Merab Dvalishvili in which he lost

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UFC featherweight champion and Olympic medalist aldo said during the MMA Fighting Podcast

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“I was hopeful and training well, at my best both physically and technically”

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aldo had one fight left in his UFC contract but asked permission from Dana White to

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He took retirement from Dana White saying that he no longer wanted to focus on his family and other sports.

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aldo's wife gave birth to a son after multiple miscarriages

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aldo was booked for UFC 283 which was to take place in Rio Brazil but

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He thought it unfair to play in that as he was not getting a strong off-net

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