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José Aldo

José Aldo is Brazil’s “King of Rio,” a former UFC and WEC featherweight champion who shares his life beyond MMA while exploring grappling and boxing opportunities.

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José Aldo Oct 4

A return to the mats in Quito

Aldo faced Marlon “Chito” Vera in the main event of HYPE Fighting Championship in Ecuador. Their ten-minute, submission-only grappling match ended in a draw.

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José Aldo Oct 3

Tennis, footvolley and a grappling return

Ahead of facing Vera, Aldo told MMA Fighting he had been keeping active with tennis and footvolley. He spoke about his lifelong jiu-jitsu background and approaching the match without pressure.

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José Aldo Sep 23

Aldo told MMA Fighting there was a strong possibility of boxing at a future Spaten Fight Night, subject to UFC permission and the right offer. He also discussed his work as a Globo TV commentator on Spaten’s broadcast.

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José Aldo Oct 11, 2025

A farewell in front of the Rio crowd

Aldo returned to the Octagon at UFC Rio for a farewell ceremony. He left his gloves in the cage and shared the moment with his family.

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José Aldo May 17, 2025

Confirming his MMA retirement at home

At Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Aldo gathered with family, friends and the media to confirm his retirement. The announcement followed his final UFC appearance in Montreal.