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Jose Aldo

UFC32-10-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 7"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
70"
Nationality
Manaus, Brazil
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

47%

1,498 landed · 3,208 attempted

Takedown accuracy

54%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2021-12-04 to 2025-05-10

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Jose Aldo Bio

José Aldo is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist from Manaus, Brazil, whose career centered on the UFC and World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight divisions. He trained at Nova União and became known for explosive striking, powerful leg kicks, fast counterattacks and strong takedown defense. Aldo made his professional debut on August 10, 2004, and entered the WEC in 2008.

Aldo won the WEC featherweight championship in November 2009 and became the first UFC featherweight champion after the UFC absorbed the WEC in 2010. He defended the UFC title against notable challengers including Mark Hominick, Kenny Florian, Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Chan Sung Jung and Ricardo Lamas. He later won the interim UFC featherweight championship by defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 200 in July 2016.

Aldo also competed in the UFC bantamweight division and returned to the UFC in 2024 after a period away from competition. His final UFC bout was a decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025. He subsequently confirmed his retirement from combat sports. Aldo was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing as part of the Class of 2023, cementing his status as one of the defining featherweights in MMA history.

Record
32-10-0
Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 7"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
70"
Leg reach
40.00
Gym / team
Nova UniãoRuas Vale Tudo
Nationality
Manaus, Brazil
Fighting out of
Manaus, Brazil
Birth date
Sep 9, 1986 (age 40)
Age
40
Country
Brazil

Jose Aldo Questions & Answers

What is José Aldo’s current career status?

As of October 13, 2026, José Aldo is retired from mixed martial arts. The UFC lists him as retired, and he announced his retirement following his bout with Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025.

Which UFC divisions did José Aldo compete in?

José Aldo was chiefly a featherweight champion and later competed in the UFC bantamweight division. His UFC profile lists him at 143 pounds and records his major championship history at featherweight.

How tall is José Aldo?

José Aldo is listed by the UFC at 5 feet 7 inches tall.

When did José Aldo make his professional MMA debut?

José Aldo made his professional MMA debut on August 10, 2004, at EcoFight 1. The UFC’s Hall of Fame profile says he won that debut by head-kick knockout.

What are José Aldo’s major title and Hall of Fame achievements?

Aldo won the WEC featherweight title in November 2009 and was awarded the first UFC featherweight championship after the UFC absorbed the WEC. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing as part of the Class of 2023.

Where did José Aldo train, and what style is he associated with?

The UFC lists José Aldo as training at Nova União and identifies his fighting style as jiu-jitsu. In competition, he was particularly known for sharp counterstriking, powerful low kicks, fast combinations and strong takedown defense.

When was José Aldo’s final UFC appearance?

José Aldo’s final UFC appearance came against Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025. The UFC subsequently described him as officially retired from combat sports.