Jose Aldo: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Career Stats

Who is Jose Aldo?

A Bantamweight prodigy in the UFC, Jose Aldo is a Brazillian MMA star. Often regarded as one of the greatest martial artists of all time, also left his mark on the sport, after defending his UFC Featherweight title seven times. Here's a look at Junior's life and fight stats!

 Jose Aldo’s early life

Born on the 9th of September 1986 in Manaus, Brazil, to José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Sr. and Rocilene Socorro Souza, Aldo Jr. rose from the favelas of Brazil to superstardom. His initial interest in Football revealed him as an aggressive sportsman, which finally led him to realize the need to join a Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art gym. It is BJJ that caught his attention and later initiated him to the trajectory he walked from thereon!

Jose Aldo’s Partner and Children

Jose Aldo has been married to Vivianne Perreira since 2006. The couple are proud parents to a daughter and a son. While their daughter Joanna was born in 2012, their son, whose name has not been revealed to the public was born in 2022.

Jose Aldo’s net worth 2024

As of May 2024, Jose Aldo's net worth is $10 million. His biggest payout has been at UFC 194 against Conor McGregor at a staggering $2,540,000.

Jose Aldo’s career timeline

'Junior' made his UFC debut in the year 2011, when he was up against Mark Hominick at UFC 129. He started his career with a win via unanimous decision and won the Fight of the Night award. Furthermore, as he was the WEC featherweight champion, he was awarded the UFC version of the belt too. He defended his belt seven times and earned wins over the likes of Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Kenny Florian, and Chan Sung Jung.

He lost his UFC featherweight championship belt to Conor McGregor?via knockout at UFC 194. His last fight saw him beat Marlon Vera via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal. Thereafter, Aldo stepped inside the octagon against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 265, and Rob Font at UFC Fight Night, and won both via unanimous decision.

Consequently came the end of his 3-win streak against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278. And this marked his entry into retirement. But now, Aldo is ready to come back against Jonathan Martinez for UFC 301.

Jose Aldo’s contracts

Jose Aldo was released from his contract in 2022 and has been a free agent since, or so it seemed. Now, ending his 18-month retirement, he is back for his last fight in the contract and decided to not resign ahead of UFC 301.

In his own words through an interpreter, "Yes, this is the last fight on my contract. When I started talking to Sean and Dana in January, we talked about signing a new deal. But I decided against it because I want to go in there and I need to show them, myself and everyone where I'm at, what I can still do and how I can still perform." 

Jose Aldo’s career stats and records

Aldo is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. The fighter prefers to stay on his feet and has strong punches. He has claimed 17 wins via TKO. As of now, Aldo holds a record of 31-8-0.

Jose Aldo’s major achievements and awards

Ultimate Fighting Championship

• Hall of Famer


• Most successful title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7)


• Most consecutive title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7)


• Most title fights in UFC Featherweight history (11)

World Extreme Cagefighting

• Youngest champion in WEC history 


• Most consecutive wins in WEC history

Jose Aldo’s titles

• UFC Featherweight Championship (Two times, inaugural)


• Seven successful title defenses (first reign)


• WEC Featherweight Champion (One time; final)


• Two successful title defenses

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