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Drops split decision at UFC 307
Aldo lost to Mario Bautista via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC 307 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
ANALYSIS
Now 38 years of age, Aldo returned from nearly two years on the sidelines to dominate Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision in May. He found life much more difficult against Bautista, primarily because of the style his opponent employed. Aldo spent nearly half of the fight being controlled along the fence. It was a boring but effective strategy put in motion by Bautista. Oddly enough, Jose seemingly abandoned his trademark leg kicks, instead preferring to try to damage Mario to the head. It worked in spurts, particularly in Round 2, but he was never able to get much going in Round 3 with the fight tied at 18. The good news for Aldo is that his takedown defense remains as brilliant as ever, and very few of the opponents he faces moving forward can match Bautista's gas tank. "The King of Rio" should be back in short order.
Now 38 years of age, Aldo returned from nearly two years on the sidelines to dominate Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision in May. He found life much more difficult against Bautista, primarily because of the style his opponent employed. Aldo spent nearly half of the fight being controlled along the fence. It was a boring but effective strategy put in motion by Bautista. Oddly enough, Jose seemingly abandoned his trademark leg kicks, instead preferring to try to damage Mario to the head. It worked in spurts, particularly in Round 2, but he was never able to get much going in Round 3 with the fight tied at 18. The good news for Aldo is that his takedown defense remains as brilliant as ever, and very few of the opponents he faces moving forward can match Bautista's gas tank. "The King of Rio" should be back in short order.
Another fight in works
Aldo has a bantamweight fight with Mario Bautista in the works for UFC 307 at Salt Lake City on Oct. 5, according to Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Back at UFC 301, Aldo defeated Jonathan Martinez and said in his post-fight interview that he wants to keep fighting. Aldo's wish has been granted. Up next for him is Mario Bautista, whose January win over Ricky Simon prolonged the former's winning streak to six.
Back at UFC 301, Aldo defeated Jonathan Martinez and said in his post-fight interview that he wants to keep fighting. Aldo's wish has been granted. Up next for him is Mario Bautista, whose January win over Ricky Simon prolonged the former's winning streak to six.
Cruises in return to octagon
Aldo defeated Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
How can you not love Aldo? This is a guy that retired in September 2022 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame last summer. There was no talk about him coming back prior to the announcement in March that he would be fighting here. Then, he goes out at age 37 and dominates from bell-to-bell against an opponent in Martinez who entered having won six straight. Truly unbelievable stuff. Aldo got off first in virtually all the striking exchanges between the two, and while in firm control late in the bout, he landed his first takedown in a decade. That is not a misprint. Aldo said in his post-fight interview that he wants to keep fighting. Why not? He proved here there's plenty of gas left in the tank against a quality opponent.
How can you not love Aldo? This is a guy that retired in September 2022 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame last summer. There was no talk about him coming back prior to the announcement in March that he would be fighting here. Then, he goes out at age 37 and dominates from bell-to-bell against an opponent in Martinez who entered having won six straight. Truly unbelievable stuff. Aldo got off first in virtually all the striking exchanges between the two, and while in firm control late in the bout, he landed his first takedown in a decade. That is not a misprint. Aldo said in his post-fight interview that he wants to keep fighting. Why not? He proved here there's plenty of gas left in the tank against a quality opponent.
To face Martinez
Aldo will fight Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 on May 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
This is an exciting announcement for the UFC, as Aldo was previously retired. He boasts an all-time record of 31-8 over the span of 18 years, with his most recent bout coming in a loss to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 278.
This is an exciting announcement for the UFC, as Aldo was previously retired. He boasts an all-time record of 31-8 over the span of 18 years, with his most recent bout coming in a loss to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 278.
Retires from MMA
Aldo confirmed Sunday that he has retired from MMA and has been released from his UFC contract, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Aldo's retirement comes just four weeks after he lost to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 278. The two-time UFC featherweight champion enjoyed a prolific 18-year MMA career and finishes with an all-time record of 31-8. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter won 25 of his first 26 professional fights, including notable wins over Frankie Edgar, Ricardo Lamas, and Chad Mendes. Though he'll step away from MMA with a legacy as one of the greatest featherweights to ever grace the UFC, the 36-year-old Aldo is leaving the door open to competing as a boxer at some point down the road.
Aldo's retirement comes just four weeks after he lost to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 278. The two-time UFC featherweight champion enjoyed a prolific 18-year MMA career and finishes with an all-time record of 31-8. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter won 25 of his first 26 professional fights, including notable wins over Frankie Edgar, Ricardo Lamas, and Chad Mendes. Though he'll step away from MMA with a legacy as one of the greatest featherweights to ever grace the UFC, the 36-year-old Aldo is leaving the door open to competing as a boxer at some point down the road.