Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
Latest News about José Aldo
11/10/2025
Aldo received an official retirement sendoff at UFC Rio in his home country of Brazil. During the event, he again signaled that his fighting career was over by leaving his gloves in the Octagon, reinforcing that his retirement was final.
10/05/2025
José Aldo announced his retirement from combat sports after losing a unanimous decision to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 in Montreal. He removed his gloves in the Octagon and said he was done competing, ending his latest comeback as one of UFC's most accomplished featherweights.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Junior |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Liberal Party of Brazil |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Heloaney Guimares (2015, Brazilian fitness guru) |
| Marriage Date | 8 July 2006 |
Family
| Father | Jose Aldo Sr. (bricklayer) |
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| Mother | Rocilene Souza (housewife) |
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| Spouse | Vivianne Pereira Oliveira |
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Career
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Favourites
| Boxer | Muhammad Ali |
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| Football Club | Chelsea F.C. |
| Drink | TNT Energy Drink |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/josealdofighter/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/josealdofighter | |
| https://twitter.com/josealdofighter |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aldo got a permanent scar on his face as a baby when his sister accidentally dropped him on a barbecue. | |
| 2. He faced bullying because of the scar. | |
| 3. His father, a bricklayer, struggled financially, sometimes going without food. | |
| 4. He started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Marcio Pontes, who provided free training. | |
| 5. In 2001, he moved to Rio de Janeiro to train at Nova Uniao gym under Andre Pederneiras, often sleeping there due to financial constraints. | |
| 6. Aldo had his professional MMA debut at 17 years old. | |
| 7. His initial dream was to be a professional footballer before pursuing martial arts. | |
| 8. His first official fight was at EcoFight 1. | |
| 9. On 15 October 2005, he won a match against Micky Young in 1 minute 5 seconds with a TKO in the first round. | |
| 10. In March 2024, Aldo became the brand ambassador for Patex Ecosystem. | |
| 11. He loves animals, owning a pet dog. |