Challenges in the Life of José Aldo in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of José Aldo. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

José Aldo is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist and boxer, renowned for his accomplishments in the UFC and WEC. He was the inaugural and longest-reigning UFC Featherweight Champion, defending the title seven times, and previously held the WEC Featherweight Championship twice. Also the former interim UFC Featherweight Champion, Aldo is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists ever, particularly regarded as one of history's best featherweights.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

November 2005: Loss to Luciano Azevedo at Jungle Fight 5

In November 2005, Aldo fought Luciano Azevedo at Jungle Fight 5, losing the fight, which was also his first MMA defeat.

November 2005: First MMA defeat

In November 2005, José Aldo suffered his first MMA defeat, after which he remained undefeated for a decade.

August 2014: Pull Out of UFC 176 Due to Injury

In early August 2014, José Aldo pulled out of his scheduled fight against Chad Mendes at UFC 176 due to an injury.

July 2015: Pull Out of UFC 189 Due to Injury

On 30 July 2015, José Aldo pulled out of his scheduled fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 189 due to a rib injury.

December 2015: Loss to Conor McGregor

In December 2015 Conor McGregor won the UFC Featherweight Championship, leading to Aldo being promoted to the title after McGregor was stripped of it for not defending it.

June 2017: Title Unification Bout Loss to Max Holloway

On 3 June 2017, at UFC 212, José Aldo faced Max Holloway in a title unification bout and lost by TKO in the third round, earning Fight of the Night bonus award.

December 2017: Loss in Rematch Against Holloway

In December 2017, José Aldo faced Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 218, replacing an injured Frankie Edgar. Aldo lost the fight via TKO in the third round.