UFC 301 has a Brazilian flavor to the card. When the country produces legends like Anderson Silva, such cards are given out in kind. With notable Brazilian fighters such as Alexandre Pantoja and Jose Aldo (31-8), it’s a homage to the country’s contributions to MMA.
Jose Aldo's featherweight run will not be forgotten anytime soon. Since its inception in 2011, only five fighters can say they have been the UFC Featherweight Champion: Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski and most recently Ilia Topuria.
We're a few days out from UFC 301 but it looks like the co-main event is ready to fight now. UFC Hall-of-Famer Jose Aldo is coming out of retirement to make one final run at the bantamweight title.
(Image via Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports) It's better late than never for Jose Aldo. The job's not yet finished for the former UFC Featherweight Champion who still dreams of being the best in the world ahead of his 38th birthday.
One of the greatest competitors in Ultimate Fighting Championship history, Jose Aldo reigned supreme over the 145-pound weight class between November 2009 and December 2015.
Alexandre Pantoja will draw from Jose Aldo’s celebration book if he defends his title against Steve Erceg at UFC 301. Pantoja is scheduled to put his flyweight strap on the line against Erceg in Saturday’s main event at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Aldo is taking control of his legendary career
While he is about to exhaust his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract, Jose Aldo isn’t interested in other MMA promotions — despite having lucrative offers on the table.
Jose Aldo is plotting a return to the Sweet Science following his UFC 301 clash against Jonathan Martinez. Aldo (31-8) announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in September 2022 and has since competed twice in boxing.
Jose Aldo has one more fight left on his UFC deal as he considers his next steps. Aldo reversed his retirement as he prepares to face Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301.
Jose Aldo’s return from retirement to help bolster the UFC 301 card in Rio de Janeiro was met with celebration by Brazilian fans. In addition to Aldo,
Years on the shelf after his injury, Conor McGregor‘s supposed return has garnered much angst in the MMA community. The fighter has voiced similar angst and deliberate desperation to wear off his ring rust.
Conor McGregor isn't the only superstar returning to the Octagon this year. That's right, UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo is coming out of retirement for another fight at UFC 301 in his backyard of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In a surprise move, former champion Jose Aldo is returning to UFC 301. Aldo will unretire and complete his contract, taking on Jonathan Martinez. The bout has been confirmed by ESPN.
The former UFC featherweight champion retired from mixed martial arts in September 2022
Jose Aldo will fight #14-ranked bantamweight Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 4. The news was first reported by AG fight on March 16, and later confirmed by Martinez on socials.
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