Even with swollen eyes, José Aldo goes to Maracanã and follows Flamengo's victory

Aldo, his wife and friends watched the game at Maracanã. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

He had barely enjoyed stepping down from the Octagon after remaining featherweight champion after UFC Rio 5, last Saturday (25), and José Aldo already announced that he would be present at Maracanã to watch the first semi-final match of the Copa do Brasil between Flamengo and Atlético-MG. And this Wednesday (29), the man from Manaus showed that in addition to being a man of his word, he is also hot-footed and saw the Rio team's 2-0 triumph up close.

A record of Aldo, now without the glasses he wore in the days following the fight against Chad Mendes to hide the swelling, it was done by his wife Viviane Oliveira, through her profile on Instagram. In addition to the athlete and his spouse, some friends also accompanied the couple at the stadium.

Fanatical Flamengo fan, José Aldo He has also promised that he will be present in the return game between the red and black team and Atlético-MG, next week, at the Mineirão stadium, in Belo Horizonte (MG). Based on the result of the first match, Flamengo could even lose by a goal difference in the capital of Minas Gerais, which will still qualify for the final of the Copa do Brasil.

At 28, José Aldo has a professional MMA record of 28 wins and one loss. The man from Manaus is still the only featherweight champion in UFC history and has successfully defended his belt seven times, with triumphs over: Mark hominick, Kenny Florian, Chad Mendes (twice), Frankie Edgar, Chang Sung Jung and Ricardo Lamas.

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