Jose Aldo Career Earnings, Net Worth, and Salary – How Much Has the UFC Legend Earned?

There are very few fighters in the UFC who have had an impact like Jose Aldo da Silva Oliveira Junior. The Brazilian legend is frequently hailed as the greatest featherweight in the history of MMA. His success is a story of immense dedication and passion for the sport, which has made him one of the very best in the sport.

However, being a fan favorite comes with its downfall, as fans want to know more about their idols, such as their career earnings. Aldo likes to keep a very low profile and doesn’t share much about his personal life. But we’ve got you covered, and this article covers all about his earnings.

What is Jose Aldo’s net worth? How much did he make against Conor McGregor?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jose Aldo is assumed to have a net worth of $9 million in 2024. The former featherweight king earns the majority of his earnings from the fights in the octagon. Some of his biggest paychecks have come from his legendary fights with Conor McGregor, Frankie Edgar, and Max Holloway. Who can forget his iconic clash with ‘The Notorious One’? The clash between the duo sparked a lot of excitement among the fans, both for the competition and the financial consequences.

The fight, which took place on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194, had fans on the edge of their seat right from the build-up. Aldo held the title for nearly a decade when McGregor came for his crown. Surprisingly, the actual bout lasted a mere 13 seconds after a brutal left hook from the Irishman ended Aldo’s dream run. Although Aldo lost his title, he made $2,377,699 from the fight, according to sources. Also, a combination of PPV shares, performance bonuses, and other incentives made him one of the sport’s highest-paid fighters.

‘The King of Rio’ never fully recovered from the loss and only won four out of his nine next fights. However, the amount of money he received from the fights remained constant. Aldo made $515,000 after he won his fight against Frankie Edgar and $490,000 and $230,000 for his loss to Max Holloway at UFC 212 and UFC 218. The former champion also had endorsements and made a heck lot of cash from there as well.

Who has sponsored Jose Aldo? Endorsements and more

Jose Aldo’s financial success highlights the potential rewards for those who make it big in the challenging world of MMA. ‘Scarface’ has quite a few endorsement deals under his name. He endorses Stake.com, an online gambling platform, and is also a brand ambassador for 1xBet. ‘Junior’ has also signed a deal with Reebok, the only sportswear manufacturer allowed to get deals with fighters during UFC fight week.

Aldo will be focusing more on his next fight at the upcoming UFC 307 event when he takes on Mario Bautista. The Brazilian legend returned to the Octagon after retiring from the sport in 2022. During his absence, he tried his hand at boxing but found his lost love for the sport again. ‘The King of Rio’ wanted to take a break from the sport to help his body recover and make a comeback in his hometown.

At UFC 301, ‘Scarface’ walked past the challenge of Jonathan Martinez and displayed his exceptional technique and skill. However, all his battles will now be a challenge as he will be going against the young guns of the division.

The former champion is far from finished, and the fans are now seeing a refined version of Jose Aldo in action. Can he keep his winning momentum going at UFC 307? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.