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| Born | José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior[1] (1986-09-09)9 September 1986 (age 38) Manaus,Amazonas, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Junior | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Bantamweight (2019–2022, 2024-)[2] Featherweight (2004–2019) Lightweight (2005) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Nova União Ruas Vale Tudo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trainer | André Pederneiras | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Black belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] underAndré Pederneiras[4] Black belt inLuta Livre underMarco Ruas[5][6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2004–present (MMA) 2023–present (boxing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wins | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | 41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior (Portuguese pronunciation:[ʒoˈzɛˈawdu]; born 9 September 1986), known asJosé Aldo, is a Brazilian professionalmixed martial artist andprofessional boxer[7] who currently competes in theBantamweight division of theUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after previously competing atFeatherweight, and was the fourth and finalWEC Featherweight Champion. He became the firstUFC Featherweight Champion following theUFC/WEC merger.[8] Aldo is considered to be one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, and is often regarded as the greatest featherweight of all time after defending his UFC title seven times and his WEC title twice.[9][10][11]
After his first MMA defeat in November 2005, Aldo remained undefeated for over a decade, winning 18 straight fights untilUFC 194 in December 2015, when he lost toConor McGregor.[12] He was namedSherdog's 2009 Fighter of the Year.[13] In Sherdog's April 2017 pound-for-pound ranking, Aldo was called "the greatest featherweight in mixed martial arts history."[14]
As of 8 October 2024, he is #11 in theUFC bantamweight rankings.[15]
José Aldo was born on 9 September 1986, inManaus, Brazil. As an infant, he was dropped onto a barbecue, leaving a permanent scar on the left side of his face.[16][17] Throughout his teen years, he was keen onfootball and wanted to become a professional. His aspirations were supported by his father. But Aldo grew tired of getting beaten up in fights on the street, thus starting to traincapoeira to learn ways to defend himself better in brawls. Aldo used to train capoeira on the streets after the classes, once gaining attention of aBrazilian jiu-jitsu trainer. He invited Aldo to try one session of jiu-jitsu and after the session, Aldo decided to leave capoeira to start training jiu-jitsu. At the age of 17, Aldo moved from Manaus toRio de Janeiro having only his clothes with him and determination to trainmixed martial arts there until he achieved something in the sport.[18] He is a teammate and training partner of formerUFC Bantamweight championRenan Barão atNova União.[19][20]
Known by the nickname "Junior", José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior fought his very first professional MMA fight at the age of 17 at EcoFight 1 on 10 August 2004. He fought fellow countryman and newcomer Mário Bigola, whom he defeated by knockout in just 16 seconds into the first round. It would be Bigola's first and only professional fight.
Aldo fought fellow Brazilian Hudson Rocha, in his second fight forShooto Brazil. The fight was ended by a doctor stoppage at the end of the first round due to a cut over Rocha's left eye, which was caused by a flying knee thrown by Aldo followed by a barrage of punches. Rocha was able to get back to his feet only to be met with more strikes and a knee before Aldo kicked his legs out from under him.
Five months later he fought MMA newcomer Luiz de Paula at Shooto – Brazil 7. Aldo took de Paula down in the clinch early on in the fight. He quickly gained mount, where he rained down punches before transitioning to anarm-triangle choke, forcing de Paula to tap at 1:54 of the first round.
Aldo spent the next several years jumping from organization to organization. He next foughtVale Tudo and Shooto veteran Aritano Silva Barbosa, who had lost four of his last five fights, at Rio MMA Challenge 1 on 12 May 2005. Aldo landed two knees to the chin of Barbosa in the opening seconds of the fight, sending him to the canvas where Aldo swarmed with punches. Barbosa attempted a single-leg takedown, but Aldo pulled away and threw two soccer kicks to the prone Barbosa before the referee stopped the fight at twenty seconds of the first round, awarding Aldo the victory via knockout. Less than two months later Aldo fought newcomer Anderson Silvério at Meca World Vale Tudo 12. He also defeated Silvério with soccer kicks, 8:33 into the first round.
Aldo then traveled to England, where he fought Micky Young at FX3- Battle of Britain on 15 October 2005. He defeated Young just 1:05 into the first round by TKO (punches).[21]
Only a month later, in November 2005, Aldo went up a weight class to lightweight and fought respected Luta Livre black belt Luciano Azevedo at Jungle Fight 5. Aldo won the first round, winning most of the exchanges with solid combinations and leg kicks and stuffing Azevedo's numerous takedown attempts (he was nearly taken down early in the round, but appeared to purposefully fall out of the ropes to force a restart from the referee), as well as landing a solid knee as Azevedo went for a takedown. Aldo shrugged off Azevedo's first few takedown attempts in the second but was eventually taken down against the ropes by adouble leg. Aldo raised his hips up looking fortriangles and other submissions, but Azevedo easily defended.
Azevedo soon passed tohalf-guard andside control. He then transitioned tofull mount. Aldo quickly gave up his back and rolled into the ropes. The referee restarted the fight in the center of the ring, where Azevedo locked his legs around Aldo in a body triangle. Aldo controlled Azevedo's hands for several seconds before falling back into the corner of the ring, where Azevedo was able to secure the fight-endingrear-naked choke 3:37 into round two. The loss was Aldo's first as a professional.[22]
Aldo rebounded in his next fight, returning to featherweight against the then-undefeated Thiago "Minu" Meller at Gold Fighters Championship I on 20 May 2006, winning a unanimous decision in a very close fight. Round one could have gone either way, with Aldo getting two takedowns (both times getting into half-guard) and cutting Meller's right eyebrow with a left hand. Meller went for two armbars, nearly hyper-extending Aldo's right arm in the first attempt before Aldo was able to escape. Aldo won a lackluster round two, again taking Meller down and landing some hammer fists. A seemingly exhausted Aldo stalled against the ropes much of the third round, holding Meller in the clinch. Both landed some solid strikes in the few exchanges there were in the round.[23][24][25]
In his last bout before joining theWEC, Aldo foughtPancrase veteran Shoji Maruyama in the Pancrase 2007 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals. Aldo won a unanimous decision, dominating Maruyama standing and on the ground. In the first exchange, Aldo landed a front kick to Maruyama's body, sending him to the canvas. He was able to land the cleaner shots in exchanges, where he connected with leg kicks and knees while in the clinch. He took Maruyama down almost at will with trips and body-locks; whereas Maruyama failed in all his attempts to get Aldo to the mat. On the ground, Aldo was able to get side control as well as top and back mount.[26]
Aldo made his debut for mixed martial arts promoterWorld Extreme Cagefighting on 1 June 2008, at theArco Arena inSacramento, California. In his debut with the organization he defeated renowned fighterAlexandre Franca Nogueira atWEC 34. Aldo won his fight on 7 June 2009, atWEC 41 againstCub Swanson via doubleflying knee eight seconds into the first round.[27]
Aldo won theWEC Featherweight Championship againstMike Brown onNovember 18, 2009 atWEC 44.[28] He won by TKO in the second round. He was able to get Brown in theback mount, where he landed a barrage of punches, ending the fight at 1:20 of the round.[29] José Aldo was the recipient of Fighter of the Year accolades for 2009 from bothMMA Live andSherdog.com.[13]
Aldo faced former titleholderUrijah Faber on 24 April 2010, atWEC 48. Aldo defeated Faber via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–45, and 50–45).[30] Aldo was able to use effective leg and body kicks (a total of thirty-two[31]) to stifle Faber, sending him to the canvas several times with solid kicks. For the remaining 1:40 of the fourth round, Aldo trapped Faber in the crucifix, peppering him with punches and elbows. Aldo did not engage most of the fifth (although he did land a body shot that nearly crumpled Faber). This was Aldo's first decision win in his WEC career.[32][33]
Aldo defended his title againstManny Gamburyan by KO at 1:32 of the second round on 30 September 2010 atWEC 51.[34]
Aldo and his camp have often mentioned his desire to eventually make the move up in weight to the lightweight division (155-pound limit). Having rolled through all of his opposition in the WEC featherweight class, the UFC offered Aldo a fight againstKenny Florian, who has challenged for the UFC lightweight title. Aldo and his camp declined the fight, instead deciding to remain at featherweight for the time being to defend his WEC belt.[35]
On 28 October 2010,World Extreme Cagefighting merged with theUltimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[36] Aldo became the inauguralUFC Featherweight Champion, receiving the first ever UFC featherweight title belt on Saturday, 20 November 2010 atUFC 123.[37] His first defense was set to take place atUFC 125 againstJosh Grispi.[38] Aldo was forced to withdraw fromUFC 125 after suffering a neck injury.[39]
Aldo made his first title defense againstMark Hominick on 30 April 2011, atUFC 129 by defeating the Canadian by a unanimous decision in a bout that earnedFight of the Night honors.[40][41]
Aldo had his second title defense againstKenny Florian on 8 October 2011, atUFC 136,[42] where he won by unanimous decision.[43]
Aldo next facedChad Mendes on 14 January 2012, atUFC 142, Aldo won via KO in the final second of the first round. His post-fight celebration, where he sprinted out of the cage and into the crowd at theHSBC Arena in Rio, is regarded as one of his most iconic moments as champion.[44][45]
After a series of injuries and opponent change-ups, Aldo faced formerUFC Lightweight ChampionFrankie Edgar atUFC 156. Aldo retained his belt via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 48–47).[46] The performance earned both participantsFight of the Night honors.[47] This performance resulted in Aldo setting the record for most championship bouts, including his original title plus three defences.[48]
Aldo was expected to faceAnthony Pettis on 3 August 2013, atUFC 163.[49] However, in mid-June Pettis pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced byChan Sung Jung.[50] Aldo defeated Jung via fourth-round TKO, finishing Jung with a flurry of strikes after Jung suffered a dislocated shoulder while throwing an overhand right.[51]
On 1 February 2014, atUFC 169 Aldo defended his title by defeatingRicardo Lamas by unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 49–46).[52][53]
Aldo again was in talks to fight Pettis after defending his title against Lamas. At the post-fight press conference, Aldo expressed interest to move up and fight Pettis at 155 lbs.[54] However, those plans were quickly refuted as Pettis was selected to serve as a coach onThe Ultimate Fighter 20.
A rematch withChad Mendes was expected to take place on 2 August 2014, in the event headliner atUFC 176.[55] However, in early July, Aldo pulled out of the bout with an injury.[56] The rematch with Mendes was subsequently rescheduled and took place for 25 October 2014 atUFC 179.[57] Despite getting dropped in the first round and being rocked in the third, Aldo scored two knockdowns of his own, one in the first and the other in the third and also rocked Mendes throughout the fight, winning four of the five rounds in the eyes of the judges thus taking the fight by unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 49–46). The win also earned him his thirdFight of the Night bonus award,[58] and was selected Fight of the Year by multiple MMA outlets.
Aldo was scheduled to faceConor McGregor on 11 July 2015, atUFC 189.[59] On 30 June, Aldo pulled out of the fight, citing a rib injury which makes him unable to fight.[60][61][62][63]Chad Mendes took his place and was defeated by McGregor for an interim title. Aldo faced McGregor in a title unification match on 12 December 2015, atUFC 194.[64] He lost the fight via knockout 13 seconds into the first round, resulting in his first defeat in over ten years and his first ever loss at featherweight, ending a 15 fight win streak in the division.[65]
Aldo facedFrankie Edgar in a rematch on 9 July 2016, atUFC 200 for the interimUFC Featherweight Championship.[66] Aldo won the fight by unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 48–47).[67] On 26 November 2016, reigningUFC Featherweight ChampionConor McGregor was stripped of the title after winning theUFC Lightweight Championship, having never defended the Featherweight belt since he won it in December 2015. As a result, Aldo was promoted to Featherweight Champion.[68]
Aldo faced interim featherweight championMax Holloway in a title unification bout on 3 June 2017, in the main event atUFC 212.[69] After winning the first two rounds on all three judges scorecards, he lost the fight by TKO in the third round.[70] Despite the loss, the fight earned Aldo his fourthFight of the Night bonus award. This was Aldo's 3rd loss in his 29 fight career.[71]
Aldo was scheduled to faceRicardo Lamas on 16 December 2017, atUFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos.[72] However, Aldo was pulled from the bout in favour of a rematch with Holloway two weeks earlier atUFC 218, replacing an injuredFrankie Edgar.[73] Similarly to the first fight, Aldo found success in the opening rounds before slowing down and losing the fight via TKO in the third round.[74]
Aldo facedJeremy Stephens atUFC on Fox 30 on 28 July 2018. The fight was Aldo's first non-title (three round) fight in over nine years.[75] Aldo won the fight by TKO after a left hook to the body dropped Stephens, and the fight was stopped due to subsequent strikes from Aldo.[76] This win earned him thePerformance of the Night award.[77]
Aldo facedRenato Moicano on 2 February 2019 in the co-main event atUFC Fight Night 144.[78] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[79] This win earned him thePerformance of the Night award.[80]
Aldo facedAlexander Volkanovski atUFC 237 on 11 May 2019, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[81] Aldo lost the fight via unanimous decision.[82]
On 24 June 2019, it was announced that Aldo had signed a new exclusive eight-fight contract with the UFC prior to his bout with Volkanovski. This marked a major deviation from Aldo's previous firm stance on retiring by the end of 2019, in which he stated "I had already planned to stop when I was 30 years old and begin something else. I'm at a point where I have to make a decision, and nothing is going to change my mind. Martial arts is always going to be a part of my life, but everything has a beginning, a middle, and an end. And I see this coming to an end."[83][84]
On 23 October 2019, it was announced that Aldo would be moving down to theBantamweight division. He facedMarlon Moraes atUFC 245 on 14 December 2019.[2] He lost the largely contested bout via split decision.[85] 9 out of 18 media outlets scored the bout for both Aldo and Moraes.[86]
Aldo was expected to faceUFC Bantamweight ChampionHenry Cejudo on 9 May 2020 atthen UFC 250.[87] However, Aldo pulled out on 8 April due to visa issues as the event was expected to be moved to the United States due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[88] Following Cejudo's title defense againstDominick Cruz atUFC 249, Cejudo announced he would be retiring from active mixed martial arts competition and he vacated the UFC bantamweight championship. The UFC then announced that Aldo would be facingPetr Yan atUFC 251 on 12 July 2020, for the vacant bantamweight title.[89] Aldo lost the bout via technical knockout in round five.[90]
Aldo facedMarlon Vera on 19 December 2020 atUFC Fight Night 183.[91] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[92]
Aldo facedPedro Munhoz on 7 August 2021 atUFC 265.[93] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[94]
Aldo facedRob Font in the main event ofUFC on ESPN 31 on 4 December 2021.[95] After nearly finishing Font with punches multiple times, Aldo won the fight via unanimous decision.[96]
Aldo facedMerab Dvalishvili on 20 August 2022 atUFC 278.[97] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[98]
On 18 September 2022, the same day as the birth of his son, it was announced that Aldo had retired from MMA with one fight remaining on his UFC contract.[99] Despite the initial reports, Aldo remains under contract with the UFC but was granted a permission to pursue opportunities in other sports.[100]
Aldo, coming out of his retirement, facedJonathan Martinez on 4 May 2024, atUFC 301.[101] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[102]
Aldo facedMario Bautista on 5 October 2024 atUFC 307.[103] Despite defending ten out of ten takedowns, he lost the fight by split decision.[104] 9 out of 18 media outlets scored the bout for both Aldo and Bautista.[105]
Aldo is scheduled to faceAiemann Zahabi on 10 May 2025 atUFC 315.[106]
After many years of publicly voicing his will to box, Aldo fought Emmanuel Zambrano in anexhibition bout on 10 February 2023 at the Nova Uniano Upper Arena inRio de Janeiro, Brazil.[107] Aldo defeated Zambrano viaunanimous decision.[108] After the bout, it was reported that Aldo was in talks to have an exhibition bout with Americanprofessional boxerFloyd Mayweather Jr.[109]
On 1 April 2023, Aldo made hisprofessional boxing debut against Americanmixed martial artistJeremy Stephens on the undercard ofRoy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis at theFiserv Forum inMilwaukee, Wisconsin. The bout ended viamajority draw.[110]
On 2 July 2023, Aldo faced Brazilian professional boxer Esteban Gabriel Espindola at the Nova Uniano Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Aldo won via unanimous decision.[111]
Aldo is known primarily for hisMuay Thai style striking and leg kicks, coupled with defensive wrestling. Aldo also holds a black belt in Brazilian native Catch wrestling styleLuta livre andBrazilian Jiu-jitsu. He has also trained Muay Thai with DutchshootboxerAndy Souwer since his fight withMark Hominick.
On 28 September 2014, atNova União, under the tutelage of MestreRoberto Leitão (10th Dan), Daniel F. A. Malvino "Pirata" (1st Dan),Marco Ruas (7th Dan) and Daniel D'dane (4th Dan), Aldo was awarded his black belt inLuta Livre.[112][113] His Luta Livre instructor lineage is as follows: Roberto Leitão Sr. → João Ricardo N. de Almeida →Marco Ruas → José Aldo.[114]
Aldo waspoor growing up and often went on days withlittle to no food. WEC general manager Reed Harris states, "They were telling me thatWagnney Fabiano would be at the gym, and José would show up, and Wagnney would say, 'Have you eaten today or yesterday?' If not, they would go get him some food. That's how poor he was." When asked in an interview with WEC what his motivation is, Aldo replied, "My personal desires. My dream, my goal is to own my own house. This dream motivates me more and more as I get closer to fulfilling it."[115] The Brazilian filmMais Forte que o Mundo was based on his early life.
Aldo is married to Vivianne Perreira, who has apurple belt in jiu-jitsu and has fought twice professionally inMuay Thai. Their daughter was born in 2012.[116] On 18 September 2022, Vivianne gave birth to the couple's first son.[117]
Aldo is an avidfootball fan and supportsClube de Regatas do Flamengo andEnglishPremier League clubChelsea FC.[118]
He has let former President of BrazilJair Bolsonaro stay in his Florida house afterLula's inauguration.[119]
Mitsuyo Maeda →Carlos Gracie →Carlson Gracie →André Pederneiras → José Aldo[120]
Euclydes Hatem →Roberto Leitão → João Ricardo N. de Almeida →Marco Ruas → José Aldo[114][121]
Nélio "Naja" Borges → Luiz Alves →Marco Ruas →Pedro Rizzo → José Aldo[122][123][124]
| 41 matches | 32 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 4 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 14 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 32–9 | Mario Bautista | Decision (split) | UFC 307 | October 5, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 32–8 | Jonathan Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 31–8 | Merab Dvalishvili | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 278 | August 20, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 31–7 | Rob Font | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 30–7 | Pedro Munhoz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 29–7 | Marlon Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | December 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 28–7 | Petr Yan | TKO (punches) | UFC 251 | July 12, 2020 | 5 | 3:24 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | For the vacantUFC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Loss | 28–6 | Marlon Moraes | Decision (split) | UFC 245 | December 14, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Loss | 28–5 | Alexander Volkanovski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 237 | May 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 28–4 | Renato Moicano | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 | 2 | 0:44 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 27–4 | Jeremy Stephens | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | July 28, 2018 | 1 | 4:19 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 26–4 | Max Holloway | TKO (punches) | UFC 218 | December 2, 2017 | 3 | 4:51 | Detroit,Michigan, United States | For theUFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 26–3 | Max Holloway | TKO (punches) | UFC 212 | June 3, 2017 | 3 | 4:13 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Lost theUFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 26–2 | Frankie Edgar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 200 | July 9, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won the interimUFC Featherweight Championship. Later promoted to undisputed champion. |
| Loss | 25–2 | Conor McGregor | KO (punch) | UFC 194 | December 12, 2015 | 1 | 0:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost theUFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 25–1 | Chad Mendes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 179 | October 25, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 24–1 | Ricardo Lamas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 23–1 | Jung Chan-sung | TKO (punches) | UFC 163 | August 3, 2013 | 4 | 2:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 22–1 | Frankie Edgar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 21–1 | Chad Mendes | KO (knee) | UFC 142 | January 14, 2012 | 1 | 4:59 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–1 | Kenny Florian | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 136 | October 8, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–1 | Mark Hominick | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 129 | April 30, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Toronto,Ontario, Canada | Defended theUFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 18–1 | Manny Gamburyan | KO (punches) | WEC 51 | September 30, 2010 | 2 | 1:32 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Defended theWEC Featherweight Championship. Later promoted toUFC Featherweight Champion. |
| Win | 17–1 | Urijah Faber | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 48 | April 24, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | Defended theWEC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 16–1 | Mike Brown | TKO (punches) | WEC 44 | November 18, 2009 | 2 | 1:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won theWEC Featherweight Championship. Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 15–1 | Cub Swanson | TKO (flying knee and punches) | WEC 41 | June 7, 2009 | 1 | 0:08 | Sacramento, California, United States | WEC Featherweight title eliminator. Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 14–1 | Chris Mickle | TKO (punches) | WEC 39 | March 1, 2009 | 1 | 1:39 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–1 | Rolando Perez | KO (knee and punches) | WEC 38 | January 25, 2009 | 1 | 4:15 | San Diego, California, United States | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 12–1 | Jonathan Brookins | TKO (punches) | WEC 36 | November 5, 2008 | 3 | 0:45 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Alexandre Franca Nogueira | TKO (punches) | WEC 34 | June 1, 2008 | 2 | 3:22 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Shoji Maruyama | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase: 2007 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals | July 27, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9–1 | Fábio Mello | Decision (unanimous) | Top Fighting Championships 3 | May 2, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Thiago Meller | Decision (majority) | Gold Fighters Championship 1 | May 20, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Luciano Azevedo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 5 | November 26, 2005 | 2 | 3:37 | Manaus, Brazil | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 7–0 | Micky Young | TKO (punches) | FX3: Battle of Britain | October 15, 2005 | 1 | 1:05 | Reading, England | |
| Win | 6–0 | Phil Harris | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UK-1: Fight Night | September 17, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Portsmouth, England | |
| Win | 5–0 | Anderson Silverio | TKO (submission to soccer kicks) | Meca World Vale Tudo 12 | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 8:33 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Aritano Silva Barbosa | KO (soccer kicks) | Rio MMA Challenge 1 | May 12, 2005 | 1 | 0:20 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Luiz de Paula | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Shooto Brazil 7 | March 19, 2005 | 1 | 1:54 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Hudson Rocha | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto Brazil: Never Shake | October 23, 2004 | 1 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mario Bigola | KO (head kick) | Eco Fight Championship 1 | August 10, 2004 | 1 | 0:18 | Macapá, Brazil |
| 2 fights | 1 win | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Win | 1–0–1 | Esteban Gabriel Espindola | UD | 6 | Jul 2, 2023 | Nova Uniao Upper Arena,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| 1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | Jeremy Stephens | MD | 6 | Apr 1, 2023 | Fiserv Forum,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Emmanuel Zambrano | UD | 6 | Feb 10, 2023 | Nova Uniao Upper Arena,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| No | Event | Fight | Date | Venue | City | PPV buys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WEC 48 | Aldo vs.Faber | 24 April 2010 | ARCO Arena | Sacramento, California, U.S. | 175,000[144] |
| 2. | UFC 142 | Aldo vs.Mendes | 14 January 2012 | HSBC Arena | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 235,000 |
| 3. | UFC 156 | Aldo vs.Edgar | 2 February 2013 | Mandalay Bay Events Center | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | 330,000 |
| 4. | UFC 163 | Aldo vs.Korean Zombie | 3 August 2013 | HSBC Arena | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 180,000 |
| 5. | UFC 179 | Aldo vs.Mendes 2 | 25 October 2014 | Ginásio do Maracanãzinho | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 180,000 |
| 6. | UFC 194 | Aldo vs.McGregor | 12 December 2015 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | 1,200,000 |
| 7. | UFC 212 | Aldo vs.Holloway | 3 June 2017 | Jeunesse Arena | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 200,000 |
| 8. | UFC 218 | Holloway vs.Aldo 2 | 2 December 2017 | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | 230,000 |
| Total sales | 2,730,000 | |||||
Countdown to UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | 4thWEC Featherweight Champion 18 November 2009 – 28 October 2010 | Succeeded by Became UFC Champion |
| New title | 1stUFC Featherweight Champion 20 November 2010 – 12 December 2015 | Succeeded by |
| Vacant Title last held by Conor McGregor | 2ndUFC Interim Featherweight Champion 9 July 2016 – 26 November 2016 | Vacant Title next held by Max Holloway |
| Preceded by | 3rdUFC Featherweight Champion 26 November 2016 – 3 June 2017 | Succeeded by |
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Updated to 4 March 2025 | ||||||
