Best fights of José Aldo
Over 21 years as a professional, José Aldo has compiled a 32-10 (18) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Aldo defeats Frankie Edgar in their 2nd fight
On July 9, 2016 José Aldo fought Frankie Edgar for the vacant UFC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Aldo was 29 years old with a record of 25-2, and Edgar was 34 with a record of 20-4-1. Aldo was coming off a loss, while Edgar was on a 5-fight winning streak. Aldo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. José Aldo KOs Jeremy Stephens
On July 28, 2018 José Aldo faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Aldo was 31 years old with a record of 26-4, and Stephens was 32 with a record of 28-14. Aldo was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Stephens was on a 3-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Jeremy Stephens via TKO in the 1st round.
3. José Aldo defeats Kenny Florian
On October 8, 2011 José Aldo defended his UFC featherweight title against Kenny Florian. Aldo was 25 years old with a record of 19-1, and Florian was 35 with a record of 14-5. Aldo was on a 12-fight winning streak and Florian was coming off a win. Aldo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. José Aldo defeats Chad Mendes in their 2nd fight
On October 25, 2014 José Aldo defended his UFC featherweight title against Chad Mendes. It was their second meeting. Aldo was 28 years old with a record of 24-1, and Mendes was 29 with a record of 16-1. Aldo was on a 17-fight winning streak and Mendes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Aldo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. José Aldo defeats Urijah Faber
On April 24, 2010 José Aldo defended his WEC featherweight title against Urijah Faber. Aldo was 23 years old with a record of 16-1, and Faber was 30 with a record of 23-3. Aldo was on a 9-fight winning streak and Faber was coming off a win. Aldo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. José Aldo KOs Mike Brown
On November 18, 2009 José Aldo fought Mike Brown for the WEC featherweight title. Aldo was 23 years old with a record of 15-1, and Brown was 34 with a record of 22-4. Aldo was on a 8-fight winning streak and Brown was on a 10-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Mike Brown via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
7. José Aldo defeats Ricardo Lamas
On February 1, 2014 José Aldo defended his UFC featherweight title against Ricardo Lamas. Aldo was 27 years old with a record of 23-1, and Lamas was 31 with a record of 13-2. Aldo was on a 16-fight winning streak and Lamas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Aldo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. José Aldo KOs Chad Mendes
On January 14, 2012 José Aldo defended his UFC featherweight title against Chad Mendes. Aldo was 25 years old with a record of 20-1, and Mendes was 26 with a record of 11-0. Aldo was on a 13-fight winning streak and Mendes was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Chad Mendes via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. José Aldo defeats Mark Hominick
On April 30, 2011 José Aldo defended his UFC featherweight title against Mark Hominick. Aldo was 24 years old with a record of 18-1, and Hominick was 28 with a record of 20-8. Aldo was on a 11-fight winning streak and Hominick was on a 5-fight winning streak. Aldo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. José Aldo defeats Pedro Munhoz
On August 7, 2021 José Aldo faced Pedro Munhoz in a bantamweight bout. Aldo was 34 years old with a record of 29-7, and Munhoz was 34 with a record of 19-5. Both Aldo and Munhoz were coming off a win. Aldo won via unanimous decision.