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Aldo Reveals High Chance Of 2027 Boxing Return

Jose Aldo says there is a high chance he returns to boxing in 2027. The UFC Hall of Famer, who holds a 2-0-1 professional boxing record, told MMA Fighting he was approached by Spaten Fight Night officials earlier this year about headlining their August card but could not commit while on vacation in Mexico.

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Aldo Set For Grappling Match Against Vera

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will step back into competition on October 4, marking his first combat sports appearance since retiring from mixed martial arts.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 28

Masvidal On Aldo's Featherweight GOAT Status

Jorge Masvidal says Jose Aldo remains the greatest featherweight in MMA history, a claim that dismisses more recent champions Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 27

Jose Aldo to face ex-UFC title challenger in first match since his second MMA retirement

Jose Aldo will head to enemy territory for his combat sports return. The legendary former UFC featherweight champion hung up his MMA gloves for the second time in 2025.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 27

Jose Aldo Set For October Return Against Vera

UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo will return to competition on October 4th, facing former bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera in a submission grappling match.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 20

Ian Machado Garry compares Islam Makhachev fight to McGregor-Aldo

Ian Machado Garry believes his upcoming title fight against Islam Makhachev mirrors Conor McGregor's star-making victory over Jose Aldo nearly a decade ago.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

UFC 329: Aldo's coach makes sole bet on McGregor-Holloway 2

Andre Pederneiras has coached Jose Aldo through wars with both Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, but he won't pick a winner when the two featherweights-turned-lightweights meet again at UFC 329 on July 11.

UFC Legend Jose Aldo Meets Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at Moana Fan Event in Brazil

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo had the opportunity to meet one of Hollywood’s biggest stars this week. Sharing a memorable moment with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson during a promotional event for Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Moana.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

MMA fighter got knocked out cold 4 seconds into fight

Jose Aldo can now rest easy knowing someone else has him well beaten in the early KO department. Legacy Fighting Alliance middleweight Jake Woodley (8-1-0) knocked out David Wright (6-3-0) just four seconds into their LFA 235 co-main event fight at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 13

UFC Freedom 250 betting odds: O'Malley-Zahabi decision lock

MMA Mania is backing Sean O'Malley and Aiemann Zahabi to reach the judges' scorecards when they meet this Sunday at UFC Freedom 250, the promotion's unprecedented South Lawn showcase in Washington, D.C.

MMA News / HITC / April 22

Jose Aldo opens up about how his relationship with Conor McGregor changed

Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor may have started out as fierce rivals, but they’ve come a long way since then. Back in 2015, the two finally met inside the Octagon to settle their long-standing rivalry over the UFC featherweight belt.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 3

UFC Fight Night 272: Moicano vs. Duncan — Preview, Storylines

Renato Moicano returns to the Octagon this Saturday, April 4, against streaking Scottish lightweight Chris Duncan in the UFC Fight Night 272 main event.

MMA News / HITC / February 26

Not Conor McGregor or Jose Aldo, but this ‘explosive’ fighter punched Chad Mendes the hardest

Chad Mendes has named the hardest puncher he has ever faced, and it is not Conor McGregor or Jose Aldo. The former UFC featherweight contender shared his honest assessment when reflecting on the most powerful striker he encountered during his career.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1

Has Alexander Volkanovski Surpassed Jose Aldo as UFC Featherweight GOAT?

Alexander Volkanovski has already earned respect as one of the greatest featherweights of all time. Still, when the greatest of all time debate comes up, one man’s legacy has always stood in ‘The Great’s way.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Justin Gaethje Joins Jose Aldo in Elite List After Bold Comparison Ahead of Paddy Pimblett Fight

Justin Gaethje has built a career on chaos with forward pressure, wild exchanges, thunderous leg kicks, and a willingness to eat one to land two. But ahead of his interim lightweight title fight with Paddy Pimblett, a different part of his résumé is suddenly getting the spotlight.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 12

Jose Aldo offically announces retirement

When former UFC featherweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo made the walk to the octagon at UFC 315 in May, it was his last. "The King of Rio" fittingly made his retirement official during last weekend's UFC Fight Night event in Rio de Janeiro.

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UFC Legend Jose Aldo Exposed After Years of Lying to Dana White and Fans About Shocking Reality

Veteran former featherweight champion, Jose Aldo may have just made a stark admission — in a rather unfortunate slip of the tongue for the UFC icon this week.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 12, 2025

Jose Aldo releases emotional statement following UFC 315 loss

Former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo entered his UFC 315 fight against Aiemann Zahabi hoping to make another run at a UFC championship. Following

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 12, 2025

Jose Aldo seemingly retires after UFC 315

According to MMAWeekly.com, former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo may have fought his last fight in Saturday’s UFC 315. Aldo seemingly removed his gloves as to signal his retirement from the sport following his loss to Aiemann Zahabi.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 11, 2025

Jose Aldo Retires After Controversial Decision in UFC 315 Farewell Fight

Jose Aldo’s legendary career is etched in MMA history as one of the greatest featherweight reigns of all time, marked by a decade of dominance that included nine consecutive title defenses across the WEC and UFC.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 8, 2025

Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi prediction, odds, pick for UFC 315

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the UFC 315 Main Card as we turn attention towards the Bantamweight (135) Division for this next bout between ranked talents.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 9, 2024

After UFC 307, what’s next for Jose Aldo?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 307, we saw a big time matchup in the bantamweight division. Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (32-9) returned and he was looking to pickup his second win of the year against Mario Bautista (15-2) who was looking to win his seventh fight in a row.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 6, 2024