Jose Aldo

Jose Aldo

Personal Information

Full Name José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior
Date of Birth September 9, 1986
Age 38 Years
Nationality Brazil
Height 5'7"
Nickname Junior
Championship Held Former UFC Featherweight Champion
Weight Class Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Stance Orthodox
Reach 178 cm (70 in)
Career Stats 21-8-0
Status Back from Retirement

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Former bantamweight champion expresses frustration with Jose Aldo's loss at UFC 307: "He lost the fight himself" Former bantamweight champion expresses frustration with Jose Aldo's loss at UFC 307: "He lost the fight himself"
Former bantamweight champion expresses frustration with Jose Aldo's loss at UFC 307: "He lost the fight himself"
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Conor McGregor goes ballistic at UFC 307 judges over "dirt decision" against Jose Aldo, Mario Bautista hits back: "Kiss my a**" Conor McGregor goes ballistic at UFC 307 judges over "dirt decision" against Jose Aldo, Mario Bautista hits back: "Kiss my a**"
Conor McGregor goes ballistic at UFC 307 judges over "dirt decision" against Jose Aldo, Mario Bautista hits back: "Kiss my a**"
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Jose Aldo: A Brief Biography

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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.


Birth PlaceManaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Father’s NameJosé Aldo da Silva Oliveira Sr.
Mother’s NameRocilene Socorro Souza
Star SignVirgo
Net Worth (2024)$9 Million
Age38
MMA Debut2004
MMA Record32-8-0
AchievementsFormer WEC Featherweight Champion and former UFC Featherweight champion.
EndorsementsStake.com
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter


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.


Jose Aldo's Social Media


Jose Aldo maintains an active presence on social media platforms. His Instagram account, with a whopping 2.9 million followers, features posts showcasing his training regimens, fight promotions, physique updates, and glimpses of his family life. You can follow him on Instagram here. Additionally, Aldo also has a Twitter handle, with over 900,000 followers. You can find him on Twitter here.


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.


40 matches32 wins8 losses
By knockout174
By submission11
By decision143

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


UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor
UFC 194: Aldo vs. 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


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Holloway and Aldo


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

FAQs on Jose Aldo

A. Jose Aldo holds a professional MMA record of 32 wins and 8 losses (32-8-0) as of October 2024.

A. Jose Aldo is ranked No. 10 in the UFC's bantamweight rankings as of October 2024.

A. Jose Aldo is nicknamed "Junior".

A. Jose Aldo's next bout is against Mario Bautista at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024.

A. Jose Aldo lost his UFC featherweight title to Conor McGregor at UFC 194.

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