José Aldo has a scheduled return to MMA. (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Last Saturday (16), the world of MMA was surprised by the news that José Aldo, legend of the sport and former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.) UFC, would return to the octagon to face Jonathan martinez No. UFC 301, in Rio de Janeiro. But for the North American, the shock was even greater.
“It was really crazy. I had to think and assimilate this a little,” Martinez told journalist Damon Martin. “Who is this?” asked the fighter, initially not believing it was the same guy. José Aldo.
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The choice of Martinez to face Aldo is due to his good career moment. The North American has won six consecutive matches and is looking to establish himself as one of the main names in the division.
José, aged 37, retired in 2022 after a defeat to Merab Dvalishvili, but decided to return to the sport for one last fight at home. With a record of 31 wins and 8 losses, Aldo is considered by many to be the best featherweight in MMA history.
At 37 years old, the 'King of Rio', as he is known, has accumulated 39 appearances in mixed martial arts. In his career, the Brazilian had 31 victories and eight setbacks.
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