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Merab Dvalishvili reveals Jose Aldo told him he was retiring after UFC 278: 'He said, 'It means this is my last fight'

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Merab Dvalishvili has revealed that former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo may be eliminated.

The two bantamweights faced off at UFC 278 last Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. The fight was a pivotal one in the 135-pound class, as both were fighting for the title.

Before the race, the Brazilian said his ideal would be to win the race, win the championship, and then retire this year. Sadly, Aldo’s plans were disrupted last weekend. Devalishvili outplayed the legend in the match and won by unanimous decision.

The loss was devastating for the former UFC champion. It’s no secret that Aldo has been contemplating retirement, given his age and wear and tear. According to his UFC 278 opponent, he may be officially finished. Advertising – continue reading below

Merab Dvalishvili discusses Jose Aldo with Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour on decommissioning. The bantamweight revealed that he had an emotional conversation with the Brazilian after the bout. During the conversation, Aldo reportedly told his opponent he would retire.

Merab Dvalishvili

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“When he’s down, I [go] to shake my hand and tell him, ‘Thank you so much for the fight,’ I go to respect him, he’s upset, I try to help him, He told me, he said, ‘It means this is my last game, because it’s my last title fight,'” Devalishvili said. “Then he said, ‘I think I’m done.’ (h/t MMAFighting)

“This is a very exciting time. That’s why I spoke to him. I said, ‘You’re amazing, you’ve done so much, you’ve got nothing to prove, you’re a legend – you’re a king. I’m a little sad. ” It’s worth noting that in light of the loss, Jose Aldo’s emotions could run high and his mind could change. In his post-match statement on Instagram, the 35-year-old did not discuss retirement. As of now, Aldo has not confirmed that he is done. Advertising – Continue reading below

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