Jose Aldo

José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior, known as José Aldo, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after previously competing at Featherweight, where he was a former champion. He has a professional record of 32 wins and 8 losses (32-8-0) as of October 4, 2024, he started his MMA career in 2004 and has held titles in organizations like the UFC and WEC. Aldo's last MMA fight was a win against Jonathan Martinez on May 4, 2024, returning from his retirement to the sport.

Early Life and Career

Jose Aldo, born in Manaus, Brazil, began his martial arts journey with capoeira but shifted to Brazilian jiu-jitsu after a chance encounter with a trainer. At 17, he moved to Rio de Janeiro to pursue mixed martial arts. He debuted professionally in 2004, quickly gaining attention for his impressive knockouts and submissions. Despite a setback against Luciano Azevedo in 2005, Aldo rebounded, showcasing his skills in various organizations before joining the WEC.

In the WEC, Aldo achieved great success, becoming the Featherweight Champion in 2009 by defeating Mike Brown. Notable victories followed against fighters like Cub Swanson, Urijah Faber, and Manny Gamburyan. After the merger of World Extreme Cagefighting with the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 28, 2010, all WEC fighters transitioned to the UFC. José Aldo was among them and became the first-ever UFC Featherweight Champion. He was awarded the inaugural UFC featherweight title belt on November 20, 2010, during UFC 123.

Jose Aldo's Personal Life

Jose Aldo's upbringing was marked by poverty, often experiencing days with little to no food. His motivation stems from personal desires, particularly his dream of owning his own house. He is married to Vivianne Perreira, with whom he has two children. Vivianne holds a purple belt in jiu-jitsu and has competed in Muay Thai professionally. Aldo is a passionate football fan, supporting Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Chelsea FC.

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Jose Aldo's Net Worth

As of 2024, Jose Aldo's net worth is estimated to be around $9 million, primarily stemming from his earnings in the UFC. His base salary for fights amounts to $400,000. Notably, his bout against Conor McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015 contributed significantly to his earnings, as it ranked as the 10th highest-selling pay-per-view in UFC history. Key matchups against fighters like Frankie Edgar and Max Holloway have also bolstered his income.

Jose Aldo's Endorsements

Jose Aldo endorses Stake.com, an online gambling platform that supports cryptocurrency.

Jose Aldo's MMA Record

Jose Aldo maintains an MMA record of 32 wins and 8 losses as of October 4, 2024. Of his wins, 17 have come via KO, 1 by submission, and 14 through judges decisions.

Jose Aldo's Losses

Jose Aldo has suffered 8 losses in his MMA career.

Jose Aldo vs. Luciano Azevedo

In November 2005, Jose Aldo moved up to lightweight to face Luciano Azevedo at Jungle Fight 5. Despite a strong start in the first round, Aldo succumbed to Azevedo's ground game in the second round, ultimately losing via rear-naked choke, marking his first defeat as a professional fighter.

Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor

Aldo faced McGregor in a title unification match at UFC 194 in December 2015, where he suffered a devastating knockout loss just 13 seconds into the first round, marking his first defeat in over ten years and his first loss at featherweight, ending a 15-fight win streak in the division.

Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway (x2)

Jose Aldo faced interim featherweight champion Max Holloway in a title unification bout at UFC 212 in June 2017. Despite winning the first two rounds, Aldo lost the fight by TKO in the third round, marking his third career loss. He then had a rematch with Holloway at UFC 218 two weeks earlier than his scheduled bout with Ricardo Lamas, where he again experienced initial success before ultimately succumbing to a TKO loss in the third round.

Jose Aldo vs. Alexander Volkanovski

At UFC 237 on May 11, 2019, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jose Aldo fought against Alexander Volkanovski. Aldo was defeated by Volkanovski through a unanimous decision.

Jose Aldo vs. Marlon Moraes

Announced on October 23, 2019, Jose Aldo made the decision to move down to the Bantamweight division. His debut in this weight class took place at UFC 245 on December 14, 2019, where he fought Marlon Moraes in a closely contested bout, ultimately losing via split decision.

Jose Aldo vs. Petr Yan

Jose Aldo was initially slated to fight Henry Cejudo at UFC 250 in May 2020, but withdrew due to visa issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With Cejudo's subsequent retirement, Aldo faced Petr Yan for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 251 in July 2020, losing via fifth-round technical knockout.

Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili

Jose Aldo squared off against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 on August 20, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Jose Aldo's Most Popular Fights

Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor

At UFC 194, held on December 12, 2015, in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor faced off against the long-reigning featherweight champion, Jose Aldo. The anticipation leading up to this fight was immense, with both fighters having strong records and Aldo holding an unbeaten streak for over a decade.

The fight itself was incredibly brief, lasting only 13 seconds. As soon as referee John McCarthy signaled the start, Aldo charged forward, attempting a wide left hook. However, McGregor countered with a precise and powerful left hand that connected squarely with Aldo’s jaw. The impact sent Aldo collapsing to the canvas, and two hammerfists later, the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

This lightning-fast knockout secured McGregor’s victory and made him the undisputed featherweight champion. It was the fastest finish in a UFC world title fight, surpassing previous records. Aldo, who had successfully defended his title six times prior, was left devastated by the loss.

Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway 1

At UFC 212, on June 2, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Max Holloway faced off against José Aldo in a highly anticipated featherweight title bout. Despite Aldo rocking Holloway early in the first round, Holloway showed resilience and gradually asserted himself. In the third round, Holloway unleashed a barrage of strikes, ultimately securing a TKO victory at 4:13, becoming the undisputed UFC featherweight champion.

Last Updated On May 3, 2024