The Scale Doesn’t Lie, But Fighters Sometimes Do

Is there anything more predictable than a fighter missing weight and then spinning it like a politician caught with their hand in the cookie jar? Jose Aldo, the legendary featherweight, tried to convince us he could play with the bantamweights, but the scale screamed, ‘No way, bro!’. Now, he’s talking about moving back up, and honestly, it’s about time.

The Featherweight Comeback?

Aldo’s contemplating a return to featherweight like a retired rockstar considering a reunion tour. It might not be the same as the glory days, but the fans will still show up. The man’s a legend, but let’s not pretend cutting to bantamweight was ever a good idea.

What’s Next for Aldo?

After this debacle, Aldo’s next move is anyone’s guess. Will he stay at featherweight, or is this the beginning of the end? One thing’s for sure: the UFC’s weight-cutting issues aren’t going anywhere, and neither are the excuses.

So, what do you think? Is Aldo’s bantamweight experiment over for good, or will he give it one more shot?