Jose Aldo is a legendary Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and a boxer who is known for his days at the WEC and the UFC, where he is a longtime former featherweight champion. An experienced fighter with 41 fights on his resume, Aldo fought at multiple fight promotions before becoming a part of World Extreme Cage Fighting, which was merged with the UFC in 2010. Aldo was the featherweight champion of the WEC at the time of the merger and as he was transferred to the UFC, the promotion crowned him as its inaugural featherweight champion.
Jose Aldo has been involved in some of the most memorable fights throughout his professional mixed martial arts career. After winning the WEC featherweight title, Aldo defended it against Urijah Faber in a high-octane featherweight title showdown at WEC 48 on April 24, 2010, in Sacramento, California, USA. The fight went through five rounds and Aldo was able to overcome Faber by outclassing him with a unanimous decision victory. Aldo squared off against Conor McGregor on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194 in a featherweight title showdown. The fight is infamously remembered as one of the quickest knockouts in professional mixed martial arts. McGregor knocked him out in 13 seconds of the opening round as Aldo rushed towards him only to fall prey to his powerful right hand.
Jose Aldo's Nickname
Jose Aldo is nicknamed “Junior” and is known by the alias in combat sports circles. The legendary Brazilian professional fighter has come a long way as he battled poverty and became a huge name in the professional mixed martial arts universe.
Jose Aldo's Boxing Record
Jose Aldo holds a professional boxing record of 1 win, no losses, and one draw as of May 8, 2025.
| 2 fights | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Last updated on May 8, 2025
FAQs on Jose Aldo's nickname
A. He is nicknamed “Junior.”
A. His real name is José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior.
A. He has a professional boxing record of 1 win, 0 losses, and 1 draw as of May 2025.
A. He will return to the octagon on May 10, 2025, at UFC 315.
A. Yes, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023.
