Jose Aldo keeps his possibilities broad as he returns from retirement to face Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301. Aldo, with a UFC record of 13 wins and 7 losses, is a UFC Hall of Famer and a former UFC/WEC featherweight champion.
Less than 20 months after announcing his retirement following a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 in August 2020, Aldo is returning to MMA competition. He will fulfill his contract at UFC 301 next weekend and then aims to compete on the undercard of the Paul vs Tyson event later this year.
Jose Aldo Rejects Retirement Post UFC 301, Unveils Plans for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Undercard
Jose Aldo’s final UFC fight is scheduled for UFC 301 in Brazil, providing a fitting conclusion to his career in his homeland. However, Aldo isn’t idling away time. In a recent interview with Mike Bohn from ‘MMA Junkie,’ when asked about his post-UFC 301 plans, Aldo hinted at his future endeavors.
“I want to do this fight, see where I’m at, see how I do, see how I perform, and then I can make a decision. I’m looking at maybe a big boxing fight somewhere down the line this year, and we’ll revisit that with the UFC once this fight is done against Jonathan Martinez.” Aldo said
Jose Aldo hasn’t made any firm plans yet because he wants to discuss his future with the UFC after his upcoming fight. Depending on how he feels and performs, he will decide whether to stay in the organization.
However, he has expressed his desire to participate in a boxing match in the future. UFC 301 is an essential event for Aldo, as it can give him more bargaining power for future endeavors. So make sure to watch the fight live.
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