José Aldo in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil
The world of MMA was taken by surprise, this Saturday (18), with the retirement of José Aldo. However, even with the Brazilian's decision being very discreet, several fighters and members of the international press paid tribute to the 'People's Champion'.
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Through social media, names like Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Durinho, Dan Hardy and Megan Olive praised not only the fighter, but Aldo as a person. In many messages, the People's Champion is called the 'Best of all time'.
Check out some messages from the MMA community following the retirement of José Aldo.
Henry Cejudo
Former flyweight and bantamweight champion, Henry Cejudo he used Twitter to remember the fight that was announced against Aldo, but ended up being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Triple C even called the Brazilian 'one of the greatest featherweights in the history of MMA'.
“I always wonder what could have been. I spent a camp training to fight against José Aldo in Brazil, but COVID changed everything. I was looking forward to the challenge and the crazy atmosphere. Happy retirement to one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history,” wrote Cejudo
I always wonder what could've been. I spent a whole camp training to fight Jose aldo in Brazil, but COVID changed everything. I was looking forward to the challenge & crazy atmosphere.
Happy retirement to one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history @josealdojunior 👏🏽🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/I4fHHLBMgc
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 18, 2022
Gilbert Durinho
Yes, Gilbert Durinho paid tribute to his compatriot with several crowns in a Twitter post, referencing Aldo's 'King of Rio' nickname.
👑 👑👑👑👑 ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 @josealdojunior https://t.co/RznvKYKI37
- GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) September 18, 2022
Cub swanson
Former rival of José Aldo, Cub swanson he was brutally knocked out by the Brazilian in the WEC, in just eight seconds. The North American used Instagram to refer to the Brazilian as 'the greatest featherweight of all time'
“Respect to the greatest featherweight of all time. Legendary career, my friend”
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Lauren Murphy
“I'm so glad I got to see one of your fights and stoppages live. One of the greatest of all time in MMA. What a career.”
I'm so glad I got to see one of his fights and walkouts live. One of the GOATS of MMA. What a career. https://t.co/1kiQVdduEw
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) September 18, 2022
Dan hardy
“One of the best I've ever seen. Always one of my favorite (fighters) as a fan, and one that I watched to learn from. Also, an incredible human being. Kind, humble and generous. Congratulations on your incredible career and best wishes for a relaxing and comfortable retirement.”
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Adrian Yanez
“If it is true that he retired. José Aldo, you are one of my favorite fighters and an absolute legend. Enjoy your retirement, thank you for all the memorable moments”
If it's true that he retired.@josealdojunior you're one of my favorite fighters and an absolute legend. Enjoy retirement, thank you for all the memorable moments 🙏
—Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) September 18, 2022
Billy quarantillo
The fighter Billy quarantillo recalled when he trained with Aldo in 2015 and made a point of referring to the Brazilian as an 'absolute legend': “I don't know if that's it, but if so it was a pleasure to meet and train with José Aldo 2015 on TUF. Absolute legend.
Don't know if this is it, but If so it was a pleasure meeting and training with @josealdojunior 2015 on tuf – absolute legend @fightpicsgohard 💯 pic.twitter.com/6iDrsTOTP3
— Billy quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) September 18, 2022
Megan Oliver
Official UFC reporter, Megan Olivi, sent a message to the Brazilian in Portuguese, referring to the Brazilian as King of Rio: Thank you and Congratulations to the legend, the kindest King of Rio.
Thank you & Congratulations to the legend, the kindest, THE King of Rio @josealdojunior ???? https://t.co/DcPlSLKTsx
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) September 18, 2022
Ricardo Carcacinha
"Jose aldo retires from MMA. Thank you very much for everything you did for Brazilian MMA and for being an inspiration to many dreamy kids, like one day it was for me, oss”
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arnold allen
“What an incredible career José Aldo. Seeing him smash people to pieces in his swim shorts is one of the things that inspired me to get into MMA, Legend.”
What an amazing career @josealdojunior had, watching him smash people to bits in his swim shorts is one of the things that inspired me to get into mma, legend pic.twitter.com/u28keQUcIR
- Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) September 18, 2022
Gabriel Fly
"José Aldo, thank you for your legacy and inspiring trajectory”
@josealdojunior Thank you for your legacy and inspiring journey! #Champion #Legend #UFC #MMA https://t.co/mbkGw0p2YO
— GABRIEL ▫ FLY 🇧🇷 (@GabrielFlyMMA) September 18, 2022
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