Jose Aldo to face ex-UFC title challenger in first match since his second MMA retirement

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The legendary former UFC featherweight champion hung up his MMA gloves for the second time in 2025.

Aldo retired 15 months ago at UFC 315 after a loss to Aiemann Zahabi, which left him 1-2 inside the Octagon since deciding to make a comeback from his first retirement in 2022.