Discover what happened to the highly anticipated matchup between Jose Aldo and Dominick Cruz at UFC 301. Get the latest updates on Aldo’s return bout and the future possibilities for a fight between these two former champions.
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| Jose Aldo is set to make his comeback at UFC 301 after a two-year hiatus. Initially, there were talks of a matchup with Dominick Cruz, but the fight was scrapped. |
Jose Aldo’s Return Bout
After almost two years away from mixed martial arts, former featherweight champion Jose Aldo is set to make his comeback at UFC 301. Originally, there were talks of a highly anticipated matchup between Aldo and former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. However, the fight was scrapped due to undisclosed issues. Instead, Aldo will be facing Jonathan Martinez in a co-main event in his home country of Brazil.
Aldo’s Hiatus
Since his last fight in 2022, Aldo has been on a break from the Octagon. He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili, which marked a setback in his career.
The Initial Plan
The promotion had initially planned a ‘super fight’ between Aldo and Cruz, two former champions. However, Cruz had to withdraw from the matchup due to issues during his training camp. This led to the booking of the fight between Aldo and Martinez.
Cruz’s Recent Loss
Cruz himself has been sidelined since his main event fight against Marlon Vera, where he suffered a devastating high-kick knockout loss. This loss ended his two-fight winning streak.
Future Possibilities
With the cancellation of the Aldo vs. Cruz matchup, fans are left wondering if the fight will ever happen in the future. Both fighters have a storied history in the sport, and a clash between them would undoubtedly generate excitement.
UFC 301
UFC 301 is set to take place on May 4 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The main event will feature an undisputed flyweight championship fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg.
