Has it become a joke? Former champion mocks tribute to José Aldo at UFC Rio

José Aldo with the crown of King of Rio in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC_brasil

Daniel Cormier can't stand any more retirement announcements José Aldo. The Brazilian, who had already retired from MMA, returned and announced his retirement again in UFC 315. To seal the end of his career, the former champion received a tribute in the UFC Rio octagon, in a ceremony that left the former fighter, and now commentator, furious.

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During the edition of the program 'Good Guy / Bad Guy', with Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier stated, ironically, that he is fed up with the tributes to José Aldo. According to the former fighter, if the 'King of Rio' receives a new retirement honor he will destroy his television.

"I can't get emotional over someone like this over and over again. If he comes to São Paulo and has another retirement ceremony where he leaves his gloves on the floor, I'm going to throw something at my TV," said Daniel Comier.

Retirement of José Aldo

The 'King of Rio' took a brief hiatus from the UFC in 2022, after being defeated by the current bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg.), Merab Dvalishvili. Aldo ventured into boxing, where he won two fights and drew one until returning to Dana White's organization in 2024. The Brazilian won Jonathan martinez on his return, but then lost two consecutive fights to mario bautista and recently for Zahabi.

This is the second time Aldo has announced his retirement from MMA. In September 2022, the former WEC and UFC featherweight champion announced his retirement after the birth of his son. He competed in boxing matches but returned to the UFC in May 2024.

A moving scene here! Tribute to José Aldo, who left his gloves in the octagon where he is King

One of the greatest names in MMA history. The greatest featherweight in the history of the sport. #UFCRio pic.twitter.com/tjbGUEcika

— Igor Ribeiro (@igorribeiromma) October 11, 2025

The King of Rio lays them down in front of the home crowd

[ @JoseAldoJunior | #UFCRio ] pic.twitter.com/q7ZivKhU9m

- UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2025