Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements
Jose Aldo is one of the best fighters in the UFC. He is a former UFC featherweight champion and is regarded as the greatest featherweight fighter in MMA history. As of 2021, the Brazilian fighter sits at #5 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
Jose Aldo: UFC Career
'Junior' made his UFC debut in the year 2011, where he was up against Mark Hominick at UFC 129. He started his career with a win via unanimous decision and won the Fight of the Night award. Furthermore, as he was the WEC featherweight champion, he was awarded the UFC version of the belt too. He defended his belt seven times and earned wins over the likes of Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Kenny Florian, and Chan Sung Jung.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 10: Jose Aldo of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 251 official weigh-in inside Flash Forum at UFC Fight Island on July 10, 2020 on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
He lost his UFC featherweight championship belt to Conor McGregor via knockout at UFC 194. His last fight saw him beat Marlon Vera via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal. Now, Aldo will step inside the octagon against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 265 on August 7, 2021. He holds a record of 11-6 in his UFC career.
Jose Aldo: Fighting Style
Aldo is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. The fighter prefers to stay on his feet and has strong punches. He has claimed 17/29 wins via T/KO. Furthermore, he has claimed eleven wins via decision.
Jose Aldo: Achievements
'Junior' holds a stellar record of 29-7-0 in his MMA career. His list of accomplishments is not only limited to UFC, as he has made records in all competitions.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25: (L-R) Jose Aldo of Brazil squares off with Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
The fighter is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has also won the 2014 Fight of the Year by ESPN for his fight against Chad Mendes. Furthermore, he won the 2009 Fighter of the Year by Sherdog. In the UFC, Aldo has won four Fight of the Night and two Performance of the Night awards.
Jose Aldo: Endorsements 2021
Aldo has endorsement deals with sportswear brand Reebok, which is the only sportswear manufacturer allowed to activate deals with UFC fighters during 'UFC Fight Weeks'.
Jose Aldo: Net Worth and Salary 2021
Aldo has estimated career earnings of $2,054,125 according to Tapology. The fighter's net worth is $9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Nickname | Junior |
Age | 34 |
Born | 09-09-1986 |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Home Town | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
Height | 5'7" |
Reach | 70" |
Leg Reach | 40" |
Trains At | Nova Uniao |
Weight/Division | 135 lbs / Bantamweight |
MMA Record | 29-7-0 |
Active Win Streak | 1 |
Net Worth | $9 million |
Endorsements | Reebok |
Marital Status/Wife Name | Married/Vivianne Oliveira |