José Aldo

Brazilian mixed martial artist

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October 5 2024 José Aldo fought Mario Bautista at UFC 307, successfully defending ten out of ten takedowns but ultimately losing the fight by split decision, with mixed media scoring.
October 5 2024 José Aldo fought Mario Bautista at UFC 307, successfully defending ten out of ten takedowns but ultimately losing the fight by split decision, with mixed media scoring.
May 4 2024 José Aldo returned from retirement and defeated Jonathan Martinez by unanimous decision at UFC 301.
May 4 2024 José Aldo returned from retirement and defeated Jonathan Martinez by unanimous decision at UFC 301.
2023 Inducted into UFC Hall of Fame (Modern wing)
2023 Inducted into UFC Hall of Fame (Modern wing)
July 2 2023 Defeated Brazilian professional boxer Esteban Gabriel Espindola via unanimous decision at Nova Uniano Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
July 2 2023 Defeated Brazilian professional boxer Esteban Gabriel Espindola via unanimous decision at Nova Uniano Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
April 1 2023 Made his professional boxing debut against Jeremy Stephens on the undercard of Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, resulting in a majority draw.
April 1 2023 Made his professional boxing debut against Jeremy Stephens on the undercard of Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, resulting in a majority draw.
February 10 2023 José Aldo competed in an exhibition boxing bout against Emmanuel Zambrano at Nova Uniano Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, winning via unanimous decision.
February 10 2023 José Aldo competed in an exhibition boxing bout against Emmanuel Zambrano at Nova Uniano Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, winning via unanimous decision.
September 18 2022 José Aldo announced his retirement from MMA on the same day as the birth of his son. However, he remains under UFC contract and was granted permission to explore opportunities in other sports.
September 18 2022 Vivianne gave birth to the couple's first son, expanding their family.
September 18 2022 Vivianne gave birth to the couple's first son, expanding their family.
September 18 2022 José Aldo announced his retirement from MMA on the same day as the birth of his son. However, he remains under UFC contract and was granted permission to explore opportunities in other sports.
August 20 2022 Aldo lost to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 278.
August 20 2022 Aldo lost to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 278.
2021 Inducted into Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Comeback Fighter of the Year
2021 Inducted into Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Comeback Fighter of the Year
December 4 2021 Aldo defeated Rob Font via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC on ESPN 31, nearly finishing Font with punches multiple times.
December 4 2021 Aldo defeated Rob Font via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC on ESPN 31, nearly finishing Font with punches multiple times.
August 7 2021 Aldo won against Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision at UFC 265.
August 7 2021 Aldo won against Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision at UFC 265.
December 19 2020 Aldo defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 183.
December 19 2020 Aldo defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 183.
July 12 2020 Aldo fought Petr Yan for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 251, losing via technical knockout in the fifth round.
July 12 2020 Aldo fought Petr Yan for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 251, losing via technical knockout in the fifth round.
December 14 2019 Aldo faced Marlon Moraes at UFC 245, losing via split decision in a closely contested bout.
December 14 2019 Aldo faced Marlon Moraes at UFC 245, losing via split decision in a closely contested bout.
October 23 2019 José Aldo announced his move to the Bantamweight division.
October 23 2019 José Aldo announced his move to the Bantamweight division.
June 24 2019 Aldo signed a new exclusive eight-fight contract with the UFC, contrary to his previous intentions of retiring by the end of 2019.
June 24 2019 Aldo signed a new exclusive eight-fight contract with the UFC, contrary to his previous intentions of retiring by the end of 2019.
May 11 2019 Aldo lost to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision at UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
May 11 2019 Aldo lost to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision at UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
February 2 2019 Aldo defeated Renato Moicano by TKO in the second round at UFC Fight Night 144, earning another Performance of the Night award.
February 2 2019 Aldo defeated Renato Moicano by TKO in the second round at UFC Fight Night 144, earning another Performance of the Night award.
July 28 2018 Aldo defeated Jeremy Stephens by TKO at UFC on Fox 30, winning his first non-title fight in over nine years and earning the Performance of the Night award.
July 28 2018 Aldo defeated Jeremy Stephens by TKO at UFC on Fox 30, winning his first non-title fight in over nine years and earning the Performance of the Night award.
December 2 2017 Aldo faced Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 218, again losing by TKO in the third round after initially finding success in the opening rounds.
December 2 2017 Aldo faced Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 218, again losing by TKO in the third round after initially finding success in the opening rounds.
June 3 2017 Aldo lost a title unification bout against Max Holloway at UFC 212, losing by TKO in the third round after winning the first two rounds.
June 3 2017 Aldo lost a title unification bout against Max Holloway at UFC 212, losing by TKO in the third round after winning the first two rounds.
November 26 2016 Aldo was promoted to Featherweight Champion after Conor McGregor was stripped of the title.
November 26 2016 Aldo was promoted to Featherweight Champion after Conor McGregor was stripped of the title.
July 9 2016 Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision to win the interim UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 200.
July 9 2016 Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision to win the interim UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 200.
2015 Named Feud of the Year by Wrestling Observer Newsletter for his rivalry with Conor McGregor
2015 Named Feud of the Year by Wrestling Observer Newsletter for his rivalry with Conor McGregor

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