It’s time to draw the line: UFC legend Jose Aldo’s retirement saga has officially jumped the shark. How many goodbyes are too many? For UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, the answer is crystal clear: enough is enough. After Aldo’s latest retirement ceremony in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Cormier has reached his breaking point—and he’s not alone.
Let’s rewind for a moment. Jose Aldo, the former WEC and inaugural UFC featherweight champion, hung up his gloves—again—after a loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 in May. But here’s where it gets controversial: just months later, the UFC granted him a special opportunity to retire again in front of his home crowd at UFC Fight Night 261. For many fans, this felt like overkill. And for Cormier, it was the last straw.
In a candid conversation with Chael Sonnen, Cormier didn’t hold back. “I’m over it. I’m done,” he declared. “When he retired at the Hall of Fame, I was emotional. But then he fought again. Now he’s retiring in Brazil? I can’t keep getting emotional for someone who keeps saying goodbye. If you’re done, Jose, be done. If I see another retirement ceremony in Sao Paulo, I’m throwing something at my TV.”
Aldo’s career has been nothing short of legendary. With seven title defenses in the featherweight division and an iconic reign as champion, he’s earned every ounce of respect. But his post-Conor McGregor era has been a rollercoaster, marked by a drop to bantamweight and a 4-5 record. His 13-second knockout loss to McGregor in 2015 remains one of the most unforgettable moments in UFC history—but is his retirement saga becoming equally memorable for the wrong reasons?
And this is the part most people miss: retirement ceremonies are meant to honor a fighter’s legacy, not become a recurring event. While Aldo’s contributions to the sport are undeniable, the question remains: Is the UFC diluting the significance of retirement by allowing multiple ceremonies? Or is this simply a way to honor a legend in every way possible?
What do you think? Is Cormier justified in his frustration, or is there room for one more farewell? Let’s spark a debate in the comments—because whether you love it or hate it, Aldo’s retirement saga isn’t going away anytime soon.
