José Aldo

Biography

José Aldo was the undisputed king of featherweight for a decade, a Brazilian from the favelas of Manaus who fought with a ferocity that belied his quiet demeanour. His 18-consecutive-win streak spanning WEC and UFC included seven title defenses against every credible challenger the division could produce. His leg kicks could end fights, his takedown defence was impregnable, and his hands carried knockout power that opponents learned to fear. The 13-second loss to McGregor in 2015 threatened to define his legacy, but Aldo refused to let it. He reinvented himself, dropped to bantamweight, and won that title too — proving his greatness transcended a single bad night. The featherweight GOAT by consensus, Aldo showed that you can lose a moment and still own an era.

Career Highlights

• 18 consecutive wins (WEC + UFC)
• 7 UFC/WEC Featherweight title defenses
• UFC Bantamweight Champion
• Defeated Mendes (x2), Edgar (x2), Faber
• Featherweight GOAT by consensus

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