While Jose Aldo’s UFC 301 win over Jonathan Martinez was undoubtedly impressive, bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen disagrees with the idea of awarding the former champion a title shot next.
Jose Aldo could be getting a UFC bantamweight title shot against Sean O’Malley if all the pieces fall into place. UFC legend Chael Sonnen recently shared a YouTube video where he went into detail about a situation where Aldo might get his shot at the championship. In the video, Sonnen gave the example of Michael Bisping vs.
Hanging up his gloves in the fall of 2022 against Merab Dvalishvili, UFC HOF Jose Aldo retired from the UFC. It was not for lacking in skillsets. ‘The King of Rio’ recanted his MMA retirement for one last contractual fight.
(Photo: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports) The new fighter rankings are in after UFC 301. While not the most stacked card on paper, the UFC's return to Rio de Janeiro had its moments, from a Brazilian Conor McGregor to champ Alexandre Pantoja's razor-close decision win over flyweight 'Rocky' Steve Erceg.
This past Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 301, The King of Rio made his return. Former featherweight champion and Hall of Famer Jose Aldo (32-8) made his return to the octagon when he took on top contender Jonathan Martinez (19-5).
Free agent Jose Aldo wants to keep fighting and is looking for a title shot after a big win Saturday at UFC 301. The 37-year-old Brazilian's UFC contract expired after his unanimous-decision win against Jonathan Martinez.
A dream match is still on the table for the former UFC featherweight king
In his first fight in the octagon since August 2022, Jose Aldo looked very impressive. The 37 year old dominated Jonathan Martinez in a convincing win in front of his home crowd in Rio De Janeiro.
While Alexandre Pantoja retaining his flyweight belt took center stage, the subplot to UFC 301 honored legends in alternative ways. As the promo video started running, it was clear that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was the next inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Alexandre Pantoja needed every bit of five rounds to get past Steve Erceg. Ultimately, the reigning flyweight champion’s ability to mix up his attacks proved to be the difference, as he took a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Erceg in the UFC 301 headliner at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Brazil for UFC 301. The pay-per-view featured a flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg and the return of Jose Aldo.
For Jose Aldo, UFC 301 showed that he could still go inside the Octagon. The former champion scored a decision victory over Jonathan Martinez in the co-main event from Rio de Janerio, Brazil.
Tonight in the co-main event of UFC 301, The King of Rio made his return. Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (31-8) returned to the octagon to take on the dangerous rising contender Jonathan Martinez (19-4).
Daniel Cormier credits Jose Aldo for helping legitimize lighter-weight names and bolstering them to newer heights. Aldo returns on home turf to meet Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 on Saturday’s co-main event.
The last time, the UFC put on a pay-per-view event, it was a fever dream of star power and expert hijacking. However, this time the premier brand in mixed
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s next fight could be against a UFC legend.
Jose Aldo spent the better part of a decade in lockstep with greatness. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting titleholder announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in September, leaving the stage while he still had something left in the tank.
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