Jose Aldo News
Jose Aldo softening stance on retirement? "IF I continue in the sport"
bjpenndotcom - October 15, 2016
After it was announced that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would be moving up to lightweight to fight UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 205 in New York on November 12th, interim UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo requested his release from the UFC so as to retire from MMA and pursue another sport professionally. That was met with resistance by the UFC brass, who informed Aldo that they would not be releasing him from his contract. In addition, UFC President Dana White informed Aldo that he would have no problem getting him a fight, but the promotion would not be releasing him. Aldo fired back by reiterating that he wants to move on from MMA, and would be willing to throw fights to complete the remainder of his UFC contract.
Conor McGregor discusses Jose Aldo's feud with the UFC
Chris Taylor - October 15, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor did a Facebook interview with The LAD Bible on Friday and was asked the following question by a fan who wrote in “Jose Aldo really wants a rematch, do you feel you will ever give him a rematch?” “Mystic Mac” responded to the question with an interesting theory:
Jose Aldo fires back at Max Holloway: '‘f--k Holloway who won eight in a row'
Russell Ess - October 14, 2016
Current UFC interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo is not happy with the way things are going in the UFC. The former UFC featherweight king who once stood far above the pack is still saying that he wants to be released from his UFC contract so that he can pursue new endeavors. What sparked the outburst and intent on leaving the UFC was when it was announced that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would be taking on the lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 for the lightweight title. Aldo, of course, wanted the fight with McGregor for his shot at revenge after losing to his rival at UFC 194. At the very least, Aldo wanted McGregor stripped of the featherweight title with the bout against Alvarez being his third fight outside of the featherweight division with no title defenses made since snatching the belt from him in December of 2015.
Jose Aldo to meet with UFC brass to discuss retirement, contract dispute
bjpenndotcom - October 12, 2016
Jose Aldo shocked the MMA world when he announced his intent to retire. After Conor McGregor’s fight win Eddie Alvarez was made official, the interim featherweight champion accused the UFC of going back on their word in offering him the McGregor rematch following Aldo’s win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 200. Aldo revealed that he has a meeting scheduled with UFC brass to discuss his future with the promotion, which according to Aldo himself doesn’t appear to bright.
Jose Aldo disgusted with the direction MMA is heading
Russell Ess - October 4, 2016
Current UFC interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo has come to a point in his career where he is simply fed up. The Brazilian champion recently stated that he wants to be released from his UFC contract to pursue new opportunities outside the world of mixed martial arts.
Not even a title fight with Conor McGregor would make Jose Aldo reconsider retirement
bjpenndotcom - October 3, 2016
Earlier this month, the MMA community was caught off guard when interim UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo requested his release from the UFC after it was announced that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would be fighting Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight championship at UFC 205 rather than defending his featherweight championship.
Wanderlei Silva invites Jose Aldo to fight in Rizin
bjpenndotcom - September 29, 2016
While interim UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is currently still under contract with the UFC, the offers have begun to pour in for the former featherweight kingpin to jump to other promotions. After it was revealed that Conor McGregor would hold onto his UFC featherweight championship despite moving up to lightweight to fight Eddie Alvarez in the main event of UFC 205 in New York, Aldo requested the UFC release him from his contract.
Jose Aldo gets invitation for Bellator MMA fight
bjpenndotcom - September 29, 2016
Jose Aldo’s future in MMA currently hangs in limbo while he remains adamant that the UFC release him from his contract so he can retire from MMA and play another professional sport. Aldo’s request came after the UFC announced that Conor McGregor would be moving to lightweight to fight Eddie Alvarez in the main event of UFC 205 for the lightweight championship. In addition, it was revealed that McGregor would not have to vacate his featherweight championship as UFC President Dana White previously stated. The MMA community voiced their dissatisfaction with White changing his mind on making McGregor vacate the featherweight belt if he moves to 155, which prompted the UFC President to reveal that if McGregor wins at UFC 205, he must vacate either the featherweight or lightweight belt.
Jose Aldo requests release from UFC, wants to retire & move to another sport
bjpenndotcom - September 27, 2016
Interim UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has been waiting in limbo to find out whether UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would be returning to featherweight for a title unification fight. Aldo, who earned himself a rematch with McGregor by defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 200 in July, has been campaigning for a rematch with McGregor since being knocked out in just 13 seconds in the main event of UFC 194 in December.
Report: Jose Aldo Wants Out of His UFC Contract
Tom Taylor - September 27, 2016
Last night, it was announced that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will be receiving a crack at Eddie Alvarez’s lightweight title. The two will share the main event honors of UFC 205. While this news garnered massive amounts of excitement from the fans, it did not go over so well with a number of McGregor’s peers. One fighter who appears to be particularly upset with the announcement of McGregor’s lightweight title shot is Jose Aldo.
Jose Aldo reacts to Conor McGregor fighting Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205
bjpenndotcom - September 27, 2016
While UFC President Dana White was adamant about UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor defending his featherweight title after his UFC 202 scrap with Nate Diaz, it was revealed earlier this week that McGregor’s next fight would be a lightweight tilt for Eddie Alvarez’ lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 205. In addition to his next fight being a lightweight scrap, it was revealed that McGregor would not be stripped of his featherweight championship as Dana White previously stated. Rather, the fight gives McGregor the opportunity to become not only the 3rd 2-division UFC champion in UFC history, but also the first simultaneous 2-division UFC champion.
Dana White: “Conor McGregor’s foot is hurt, I want him to fight Aldo.”
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2016
Fight fans are eagerly awaiting news on current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s next fight. Most people presumed that the Irish star would return at November’s highly anticipated UFC 205 event in New York, where he was expected to challenge current UFC lightweight title holder Eddie Alvarez for the promotions 155-pound title.
Jose Aldo calls out Anthony Pettis, admits Max Holloway is tougher fight
bjpenndotcom - September 15, 2016
While the MMA world awaits news regarding whether or not UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will return to the featherweight division following his majority decision win over Nate Diaz last month, interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo can’t help but play matchmaker. While many are calling for #3 ranked featherweight Max Holloway to get a fight with Jose Aldo, the featherweight champ wants a fight with former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who recently made his successful featherweight debut.
Max Holloway demands title shot from Jose Aldo, Aldo prefers Pettis
bjpenndotcom - September 14, 2016
Max Holloway has officially lost his patience in waiting for a title shot. The 24-year-old Hawaiian is currently riding a nine fight win streak, by far the longest in the featherweight division, yet the man still hasn’t got his shot at gold. Holloway tweeted at interim champion Jose Aldo in frustration on Tuesday night:
Jose Aldo says he and rival Conor McGregor have a 'friendly relationship' when the cameras are off
Russell Ess - September 9, 2016
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has had his long documented history with Conor McGregor, who took the belt from him at UFC 194. With the two putting in the extra hours of media obligations and hype for their featherweight title fight after Aldo had to initially pull out due to injury, the two finally met in the Octagon at UFC 194.
Jose Aldo has a message for Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor scored a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz last night in a welterweight bout which headlined UFC 202 in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White had stated prior to yesterday’s fight that McGregor would return to featherweight or vacate his 145-pound belt win or lose following his rematch with Diaz.
Jose Aldo gives major update on Conor McGregor's next fight
Russell Ess - August 3, 2016
Current UFC interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo is longing to avenge his KO loss to Conor McGregor. Following an impressive win over Frankie Edgar to capture the interim title at UFC 200, Aldo is just waiting for McGregor to finish his business with the non-title welterweight fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 202 so that he can get back in the Octagon with McGregor.
Jose Aldo eyeing superfight with Dominick Cruz
bjpenndotcom - July 27, 2016
While Jose Aldo’s next fight will likely be a title unification fight with Conor McGregor after McGregor has his UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz in August, the interim featherweight champion appears to be eyeing a fight with bantamweight kingpin Dominick Cruz. Cruz spoke recently in an interview, where he explained that if McGregor is sidelined for an extended period of time following his fight with Diaz, he would be open to making the jump to 145 in an attempt to hold two titles at the same time.