FeatherweightACTIVE
Jose Aldo
32-10
Age
38
Height
5'7"
Weight
143 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
14:17
Gym
Nova Uniao
Wins By
17 KO · 1 Sub · 14 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 3R4 1R5 7
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Manaus, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Body At Distance
R1 4:19
KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R1 4:19
WIN
RF
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MV
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Renato Moicano
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 0:44
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:44
LOSS
AZ
vs Aiemann Zahabi
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Mario Bautista
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MD
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PM
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R5 3:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R5 3:24
LOSS
MM
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:51
LOSS
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R3 4:13
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 4:13
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
CM
vs Conor McGregor
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:13
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:13
WIN
CM
vs Chad Mendes
UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· 2014-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung· 2013-08-03
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R4 2:00
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R4 2:00
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Chad Mendes
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· 2012-01-14
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 4:59
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 4:59
WIN
KF
vs Kenny Florian
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Mark Hominick
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.6/min
Grappling
0.47 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Jose adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
28 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
82%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
82%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
68%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
54%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
43%
⭐Other
Damage Events
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (82%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (164%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 329% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
25% of KOs
Punches to Body At Distance
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
25% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and TD Acc% (52%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 93% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc90%
Clinch
75% acc4%
Ground
64% acc6%
Striking Differential-0.16/min
3.65 landed/min3.81 absorbed/min
3.65
Landed/Min
3.81
Absorbed/Min
0.41
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1617
Sig. Strikes Attempted3492
Key Insights
Jose is a distance-first striker, with 87% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
93%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
44%
Landed
12
Defended
15
Total
27
0.47
TD / 15min
0.14
Sub / 15min
12
TD Landed
27
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
52
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.47/15min).
Elite TD defense (93%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,708
0.88
Ratio
Absorbed
3,082
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
14/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.6
Low Output
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
106%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.88x) - absorbs more than deals.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 23 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:12
R3 Control
0:57
R1 to Final
+11%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.4pp
Body
-7.1pp
Leg
-6.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 9 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
18.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
10.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
57%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3155
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 18
22% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights