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My Take
José Aldo is, in my honest opinion, one of the most technically brilliant fighters to ever step inside a UFC cage — and I think history has been slightly unfair to him. The man from Manaus, Brazil held the UFC featherweight title for nearly a decade, defending it ten times with some of the most devastating leg kicks and counter-striking the sport has ever seen. Yes, he lost to Conor McGregor in 13 seconds, and that moment defined him in pop culture — but if you actually watched his reign, you know that one loss doesn't scratch the surface of what he built. His later run at bantamweight showed real adaptability and grit, making him a two-division contender well into his 30s. Pure technical artistry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Aldo
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョゼ・アルド
- Reading
- じょぜ・あるど
- Born
- September 9, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / Thai boxer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was José Aldo born?
Born September 9, 1986 (age 39).
Where is José Aldo from?
José Aldo is from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
What does José Aldo do?
José Aldo works as mixed martial arts fighter, Thai boxer.
How tall is José Aldo?
José Aldo is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.