José Aldo

Mixed Martial Artist

Brazilian Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

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Quick Info

ProfessionMixed Martial Artist
NationalityBrazilian
Date of Birth09/09/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceManaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Latest News about José Aldo

10/05/2025

José Aldo lost a three-round unanimous decision to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315. The result was reported by UFC and ESPN, and it marked one of his most recent UFC appearances after his Hall of Fame induction in 2023.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJosé Aldo da Silva Oliveira Junior
Nickname
  • Junior
  • Scarface

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7"
Weight135 lbs
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBald
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationLiberal Party of Brazil
Hobbies
  • Playing video games
  • Playing soccer
Tattoo(s)
  • Multiple lions on right arm
  • Cross tattoo on left shoulder

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsHeloaney Guimares (2015, Brazilian fitness guru)
Marriage Date8 July 2006

Family

FatherJose Aldo Sr. (bricklayer)
MotherRocilene Souza (housewife)
Siblings
  • Josilene Oliveira (elder)
  • Rosilene Oliveira
SpouseVivianne Pereira Oliveira
Children
  • Aldinho (born on 18 September 2022)
  • Joanna (born on 31 July 2012)

Career

Mixed Martial Artist (MMA)
Professional Debut10 August 2004 against Mário Bigola
Coach/Trainer
  • André Pederneiras
  • Marco Ruas
  • Marcio Pontes
Weight Categories
  • Bantamweight (126–135 pounds) (57.2-61.3 kg)
  • Featherweight (136–145 pounds) (61.7-65.8 kg)
  • Lightweight (146-155 pounds) (66-70 kg)
Records
  • Most successful & consecutive title defenses in UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) featherweight division (7)
  • Most title fights in UFC Featherweight division (11)
  • Youngest champion in WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) (at the age of 23 years 2 months 10 days)
  • Most consecutive wins in WEC (8)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Bronze Medalist (blue belt) in CBJJ World Championships in 2001
  • Gold medalist National Champion (purple belt) in CBJJ Brazilian Championships in 2003
  • Gold medalist World Cup Champion (brown belt) in CBJJO Copa Del Mundo in 2004
  • Fighter of the Year Award by Sherdog in 2009
  • Charles 'Mask' Lewis Fighter of the Year Award at World MMA Awards in 2010
  • Forbes' 30 under 30 in 'Sports' segment in 2016
  • UFC Hall of Fame (Modern wing) in 2023
Boxing
Debut
Exhibition10 February 2023 against Emmanuel Zambrano
Professional1 April 2023 against Jeremy Stephens

Favourites

BoxerMuhammad Ali
Football ClubChelsea F.C.
DrinkTNT Energy Drink

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Chrysler Pacifica
  • Ferrari 458 Spider
Money Factor
Salary$550,000 (as of 2024)
Net Worth$9 Million (as of 2024)

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.
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