Jose Aldo

"Junior"

32-10-0★ 6bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Boxing 2-0-1Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Aiemann Zahabi · Unanimous Decision · May 10, 2025

32-10-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Aiemann ZahabiUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena·May 10, 2025

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Jose Aldo holds a professional MMA record of 32-10-0. Aldo has won 32 fights: 16 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 14 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Aldo lands 3.57 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.51 takedowns per 15 minutes. Aldo also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Aldo also has 3 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: May 10, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Sep 9, 1986
Age: 40
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Career history

LOSS
vs Aiemann Zahabi
UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena· May 10, 2025· Featherweight· 32-10 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mario Bautista
UFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Bantamweight· 32-9 vs 15-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg· May 4, 2024· Bantamweight· 32-8 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Bantamweight· 31-8 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Bantamweight· 31-7 vs 19-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Bantamweight· 30-7 vs 19-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal· Dec 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 29-7 vs 18-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Petr YanTitle bout
UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Bantamweight· 28-7 vs 15-1
TKO
R5 · 3:24
LOSS
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 28-6 vs 23-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade· May 11, 2019· Featherweight· 28-5 vs 20-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Renato Moicano
UFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Featherweight· 28-4 vs 13-2-1
TKO
R2 · 0:44
POTN
WIN
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Featherweight· 27-4 vs 28-15
TKO
R1 · 4:19
POTN
LOSS
vs Max HollowayTitle bout
UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Featherweight· 26-4 vs 19-3
TKO
R3 · 4:51
LOSS
vs Max HollowayTitle bout
UFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Featherweight· 26-3 vs 18-3
TKO
R3 · 4:13
FOTN
WIN
vs Frankie Edgar×8Title bout · Title win #8
UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Interim Featherweight· 26-2 vs 20-5-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Conor McGregorTitle bout
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Featherweight· 25-2 vs 19-2
TKO
R1 · 0:13
WIN
vs Chad Mendes×7Title bout · Title win #7
UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Featherweight· 25-1 vs 16-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Ricardo Lamas×6Title bout · Title win #6
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Featherweight· 24-1 vs 13-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chan Sung Jung×5Title bout · Title win #5
UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Featherweight· 23-1 vs 13-4
TKO
R4 · 2:00
WIN
vs Frankie Edgar×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Featherweight· 22-1 vs 15-4-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Chad Mendes×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Featherweight· 21-1 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Kenny Florian×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard III· Oct 8, 2011· Featherweight· 20-1 vs 14-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Hominick×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Featherweight· 19-1 vs 20-9
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan×3Title bout · Title win #3
WEC 51: Aldo vs Gamburyan· Sep 29, 2010· Featherweight· 18-1 vs 11-5
TKO
R2 · 1:32
WIN
vs Urijah Faber×2Title bout · Title win #2
WEC 48: Aldo vs Faber· Apr 23, 2010· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 23-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Brown×1Title bout · Title win #1
WEC 44: Brown vs Aldo· Nov 17, 2009· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 21-5
TKO
R2 · 1:20
WIN
vs Cub Swanson
WEC 41: Brown vs Faber 2· Jun 6, 2009· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 0:08
WIN
vs Chris Mickle
WEC 39: Brown vs Garcia· Feb 28, 2009· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 26-13-2
TKO
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Rolando Perez
WEC 38: Varner vs Cerrone· Jan 24, 2009· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 4-2-1
TKO
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Jonathan Brookins
WEC 36: Faber vs Brown· Nov 5, 2008· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 8-3
TKO
R3 · 0:45
WIN
vs Alexandre Nogueira
WEC 34: Faber vs Pulver· May 31, 2008· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 13-5-2
TKO
R2 · 3:22
WIN
vs Shoji Maruyama
Pancrase 179· Jul 27, 2007· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Fabio Mello
Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 2, 2007· 9-1 vs 4-5
DEC
WIN
vs Thiago Meller
Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 20, 2006· 8-1 vs 7-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Luciano Azevedo
Jungle Fight· Nov 26, 2005· 7-1 vs 6-2
SUB
WIN
vs Micky Young
United Kingdom Regional· Oct 15, 2005· 7-0 vs 4-2
TKO
WIN
vs Phil Harris
United Kingdom Regional· Sep 17, 2005· 6-0 vs 9-4
TKO
WIN
vs Anderson Silverio
Meca World Vale Tudo· Jul 9, 2005· 5-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Aritano Silva Barbosa
Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 12, 2005· 4-0 vs 2-5
TKO
WIN
vs Luiz de Paula
Shooto Brasil· Mar 19, 2005· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Hudson Rocha
Shooto Brasil· Oct 23, 2004· 2-0 vs 2-2
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Amazonas Regional· Aug 10, 2004· 1-0
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJMuay ThaiCapoeira

2014Black belt · Other · Roberto Leitao / Marco Ruas panel
2011UFC Featherweight Championship · UFC
2009WEC Featherweight Championship · WEC
2004Champion · CBJJO World Cup · Brown belt
AGE 17Started in MMA
2003Champion · CBJJ Brazilian Nationals · Purple belt
2001Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · Blue belt
Black belt · BJJ · Andre Pederneiras
AGE 14Started in Capoeira

Camp

Nova Uniao · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Coaches

Andre 'Dede' Pederneiras · Head coach
Andy Souwer · Striking coach

Training partners

Renan Barao

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

One-Shot Power

97 · top 7% in division

Fast Hands

97 · best in division

Punch power95

Kick power97

Punch speed97

Kick speed97

Accuracy92

Takedowns88

Ground striking91

Submissions88

Chin94

Body strength92

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 32-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.57per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.21per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.51per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed92%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 14-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.57per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.21per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.51per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed92%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jose Aldo sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Jose Aldo has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jose Aldo earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Jose Aldo's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: Champion Featherweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 414

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Bantamweight

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1809▼14
Peak: 1983Oct 25, 2014
Rated fights: 41

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jose Aldo fight next?

Jose Aldo has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jose Aldo's record?

Jose Aldo's professional MMA record is 32-10-0.

Who is Jose Aldo fighting next?

Jose Aldo's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jose Aldo fight last?

Jose Aldo most recently fought Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena on Saturday, May 10, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Jose Aldo fight in?

Jose Aldo fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Jose Aldo have?

Jose Aldo has 16 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jose Aldo won?

Jose Aldo has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Jose Aldo?

Jose Aldo is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Jose Aldo weigh?

Jose Aldo weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Jose Aldo's reach?

Jose Aldo has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Jose Aldo?

Jose Aldo is 40 years old (born Sep 9, 1986).

Where is Jose Aldo from?

Jose Aldo is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY