The man who many consider one of the greatest mixed martial artists (MMA) to ever fight, José Aldo, has contributed plenty to MMA. With explosive striking and a seemingly impenetrable defense. Aldo is as ferocious an athlete as there has been inside the octagon. Starting life as a construction worker in Brazil, to becoming the most dominant featherweight in UFC history. His tale is one of determination and success.
Here’s a summary of José Aldo’s UFC fight statistics:
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Total Fights | 35 |
| Wins | 31 |
| – By Knockout | 17 |
| – By Submission | 1 |
| – By Decision | 13 |
| Losses | 4 |
| – By Knockout | 2 |
| – By Submission | 1 |
| – By Decision | 1 |
| No Contests | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Early life and career beginnings
José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior was born on September 9th, 1986 in Manaus, Brazil. He was raised in a favela. Aldo started with soccer and then switched to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai after experiencing a difficult period. His skill set was quickly realized by MMA coaches and he made his pro-MMA debut only just 17 years of age in 2004.
After beginning his career in Brazilian promotions. Aldo shot up the ranks of mixed martial arts (MMA) with aggressive and flashy striking submissions and a devastating punch. After his first six fights Palmer got the call to compete for WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) and began generating international headlines.
Rise to stardom in the WEC
Introduced to the wider public in 2009 when he signed for WEC. Which was home to the best featherweights on the planet back then, Aldo immediately became a star. He proved to be an utter monster, not only winning his first seven contests in the UFC but finishing all seven in style. In 2009 he won the WEC Featherweight Championship by TKOing Mike Brown late in the 2nd round. He went on to defend the featherweight belt twice, solidifying himself as a top 145er in the world.
The UFC Featherweight Championship was consolidated into the championship when Aldo won in 2010.
UFC featherweight champion
Aldo truly cemented his legacy during his time in the UFC. When he was at the top, from 2011 to 2015, not one single soul could challenge him: for those four years, he ruled as the undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion and defended his title in spectacular seven forms. He defended his title against the likes of Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, and Ricardo Lamas. Aldo then became known for his striking, in particular those fight-wrecking leg kicks; coupled with his fantastic ability to control range and defend takedowns left him a near unbeatable opponent.
In 2015, after a record 18-fight winning streak, Aldo saw his loss for the first time in over ten years when he stepped into the octagon at UFC 194 to fight long-time trash-talker Conor McGregor. In Aldo, McGregor memorably knocked him out in only 13 seconds, handing the longest-reigning featherweight champ shot an immediate end. Aldo, though, remained one of the most revered figures in the entire sport on account of that defeat.
Resilience and making a career come back
He went on to compete with the best even after the McGregor fight. He reclaimed the featherweight crown from Frankie Edgar in 2016 before dropping it again to Max Holloway in 2017. In the following years, Aldo would move down to bantamweight and continued his pursuit of new challenges. Despite no longer holding a belt, his bantamweight displays were not without many words of commendation.
Records and Notable fight
He has stacked his MMA record up as one of the best in history over a title-winning career.
Here’s a table of José Aldo’s notable MMA fights:
| Opponent | Event | Result | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor McGregor | UFC 194 | Loss by KO (Punch) | Dec 12, 2015 | Lost UFC Featherweight title in 13 seconds. |
| Chad Mendes | UFC 179 | Win by Decision | Oct 25, 2014 | Successful title defense in a five-round war. |
| Frankie Edgar | UFC 200 | Win by Decision | Jul 9, 2016 | Won the Interim Featherweight title. |
| Petr Yan | UFC 251 | Loss by TKO (Punches) | Jul 12, 2020 | Fought for the Bantamweight title. |
| Renan Barão | WEC 48 | Win by KO (Knee) | Apr 24, 2010 | Defended WEC Featherweight title in spectacular fashion. |
He is the most successful title defense in UFC featherweight history and has received multiple year-end awards for his performances.
Family & Personal life
Aldo is humble outside the cage and a loving father. They also have a daughter together, and he is married to Vivianne Aldo who is an amateur Muay Thai fighter herself. Aldo has been seen on social media enjoying some tender moments with his family despite the fierce exterior he shows inside the Octagon.
Recent activities and retirement
After a cup nearly two-decade legendary career, José Aldo decided to retire in 2022. He last fought in the UFC bantamweight division, losing a close decision to Merab Dvalishvili. Aldo calls it a career, citing lingering health issues and the pandemic as reasons for stepping away. Aldo has earned praise from all corners of the MMA world after his retirement was announced.
In recent months, Aldo has teased other potential endeavors after hanging up his gloves from MMA — perhaps in boxing and also coaching youngsters. He is still very much involved in the world of MMA, regularly attending events and advising up-and-coming fighters.
José Networth
José AldoThe man, the myth, the legend that is José Aldo, a lightweight UFC champion who was ranked in the top 3 for years with an estimated net worth of $9 million. It comes largely from a million-dollar mixed martial arts career that made him one of the biggest stars in the sport’s history, during his time with the UFC and WEC. Aldo has also benefitted with much more money on the side from sponsorship deals and appearances as well as earning bonuses for putting on exciting fights. His historical context and role in the sport also wide maximize his financial earning powers.
To sum it up
The career of José Aldo in MMA is one of the most incredible stories that the sport might ever come to know. Aldo: The Brazilian favela to the top of the fighting world Jose Aldo’s path from the streets of Brazil, life on the rough side of town, to being one of combat sports’ greatest…www.youtube.com Throughout his incredible career in the UFC and the family he will always be able to lean on, Aldo will leave a legacy that few others in MMA sport can match.
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