Jose Aldo's retirement followed a loss at UFC 315, marking a tumultuous end to his career with three defeats in four fights, two of which were controversial. Coach Andre Pederneiras described their fight-selection process, emphasizing Aldo's desire for meaningful competition over just earning a paycheck. Pederneiras noted that Aldo was likely considering retirement regardless of the fight's outcome. However, he also expressed skepticism about whether Aldo would remain retired, given the fighter's consistent training intensity and unchanged competitive spirit.
Pederneiras shared that decisions on Aldo's fights were made thoughtfully: 'There is no such thing as fighting just for the sake of fighting, fighting to get the check and go home.'
Despite the recent losses, Aldo's coach expressed uncertainty about Aldo's retirement, stating, 'It's hard to say that a guy of Aldo's caliber doesn't think about coming back.'
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