Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo is set to make a spectacular return to the Octagon at UFC 301 in May. Read on to learn more about his comeback and the exciting matchup against Jonathan Martinez.
| Jose Aldo is making a spectacular return to the Octagon at UFC 301 on May 4.
| After almost two years of retirement, Aldo will face Jonathan Martinez at the bantamweight limit.
| Aldo has been out of action since August 2022, with his last fight being a loss to Merab Dvalishvili.
| Aldo’s return to the Octagon is set to be shocking, as he takes on the number fourteen ranked contender.
| Martinez is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming via second-round TKO.
| This will be Aldo’s first fight in Brazil since his 2019 bout against Alexander Volkanovski.
| UFC 301 will also feature an undisputed flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg.
Jose Aldo’s Spectacular Return
Former undisputed featherweight champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Jose Aldo, is set to make a stunning comeback to the world of mixed martial arts at UFC 301 on May 4. After almost two years of retirement, Aldo will step back into the Octagon to face Jonathan Martinez at the bantamweight limit.
Aldo, known for his impressive career as a featherweight titleholder, has been out of action since August 2022 when he suffered a one-sided decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili, the current number one bantamweight. During his time away from MMA, Aldo ventured into professional boxing, where he fought Jeremy Stephens to a majority draw in April of last year. He followed up with a unanimous decision win over Esteban Gabriel Espindola in Rio de Janeiro.
According to a report from Brazilian outlet AgFight, Aldo’s return to the Octagon will be nothing short of shocking as he takes on the number fourteen ranked bantamweight contender, Martinez, in a pay-per-view showdown at UFC 301 in May.
With a professional record of 31-8, Aldo had an impressive three-fight winning streak before his loss to Dvalishvili. He defeated Rob Font, Pedro Munhoz, and Marlon Vera in dominant fashion. Martinez, on the other hand, is currently riding a six-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming via second-round TKO over Adrian Yanez.
This homecoming fight for Aldo will mark his first appearance in Brazil since his 2019 title-eliminator bout against Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 301 will take place on May 4 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and will feature an undisputed flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg.
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