Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo is an upcoming mixed martial arts bantamweight clash promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled for the main card of UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg on May 4, 2024. Jose Aldo, a former UFC featherweight champion and future Hall of Famer, maintains a record of 31 wins and 8 losses (31-8-0), will be returning to the octagon for the first time since his retirement at UFC 278, squaring off against Jonathan Martinez, the #13 ranked bantamweight in the UFC who holds a record of 19-4-0.
In his last fight, Martinez squared off against Adrian Yanez at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza and won the bout via a TKO in the second round. On the other hand, Jose Aldo, the most celebrated featherweight in UFC’s history, faced Merab Dvalishvili in his last fight and lost via decision. This fight takes place in Jose Aldo’s hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where he's set to receive a warm welcome back to the octagon.
Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Jonathan Martinez | Jose Aldo |
| MMA Record | 19-4-0 | 31-8-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Bantamweight) | 13 | Unranked |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | American | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Reach | 70 in | 70 in |
| Leg Reach | 37.5 in | 40 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 50% | 46% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 54% |
| Takedown Defense | 69% | 91% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 6 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2014 | 2004 |
Jonathan Martinez Record
Jonathan Martinez maintains a respectable professional MMA record of 19 wins and 4 losses. Martinez made his professional debut in 2014 and has racked up wins over opponents like Adrian Yanez and Said Nurmagomedov. Among his wins, 9 were achieved by knockouts, 2 via submissions, and 8 by decision.
| 23 matches | 19 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
Jose Aldo Record
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo holds an MMA record of 31 wins and 8 losses (31-8-0). Of his victories, 17 came via knockout, 1 by submitting his opponent, and 13 by judges decisions.
| 39 matches | 31 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 4 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 13 | 3 |
Last Updated On May 1, 2024
FAQs
A. Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo is scheduled for May 4, 2024, on the main card of UFC 301.
A. Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo is set to take place at the Farmasi Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A. Jonathan Martinez holds an MMA record of 19-4-0 and is currently #13 in the bantamweight rankings.
A. Jose Aldo holds an MMA record of 31 wins and 8 losses in 39 fights (31-8-0).
A. Jonathan Martinez is an American national.
A. Jose Aldo once held the coveted UFC Featherweight belt.
