Considered to be one of the greatest featherweights to ever compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jose Aldo has always been a fan favorite when it comes to competition. Hailing from, Manaus in Amazonas, Brazil, Aldo is one of the early members to constantly wave the Brazilian flag inside the octagon.
A career that has been ranging for more than two decades now, Jose Aldo boasts a record of 32 wins and 8 losses. Aldo undoubtedly dominated over the featherweight division since UFC’s merger with WEC, and so far has become the champion twice in the promotion. Moreover, following a loss to Merab Dvalishvili in 2022, the Brazilian veteran had retired from fighting. Nevertheless, Aldo returned inside the octagon in 2024 and is now gearing up for another showdown.
Jose Aldo's next fight
Jose Aldo is set to face Mario Bautista in his next fight on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307 headlined by the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. The pay-per-view event will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, United States, and the bantamweight bout will be featured in the main card of the fight night.
Mario Bautista on the other hand has been a UFC contender since 2019 and ranked as the No.11 bantamweight, below Jose Aldo. Bautista is already on a six-fight win streak, and this upcoming bout will be a crucial event in his fight resume going forward.
| Stats | Jose Aldo | Mario Bautista |
| Record | 32-8-0 | 14-2-0 |
| UFC rankings | No.10 ranked bantamweight | No.11 ranked bantamweight |
| Championship | Former two-time UFC featherweight champion | - |
| Age | 38 years old | 31 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Reach | 70 in | 72 in |
| Win streak (active) | 1 | 6 |
| Leg reach | 40 in | 39 in |
| Professional Debut | 2004 | 2017 |
Jose Aldo’s last fight
Jose Aldo had his last fight against Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 on May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After five rounds of intense fist exchanges and a few takedowns, Aldo won the bout via a unanimous decision by the judges’ scorecard.
FAQs on Jose Aldo's next fight
A. Jose Aldo will face Mario Bautista at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. on October 5, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, United States.
A. A career that has been ranging for more than two decades now, Jose Aldo boasts a record of 32 wins and 8 losses.
A. Mario Bautista boasts a record of 14 wins and 2 losses in professional MMA.
A. Jose Aldo is 38 years old.
A. Mario Bautista is ranked No.11 in the bantamweight division of the UFC.
