Jose Aldo explains why he’s coming back at UFC 301 | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto speaks with UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo about his return to the Octagon at UFC 301 in Rio against Jonathan Martinez. They discuss Aldo’s conversations with Dana White that led to the comeback, a potential opponent that didn’t happen as well as his thoughts on top bantamweights Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili.
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[@zealpulses3826]

People calling Aldo washed is annoying. Go look at his record. His most recent lost was to Merab. Before that he was on a three win streak. And his other losses were Max, Volk, Yan, Moraes, and Connor. This will be the last fight on his UFC contract. Show the guy some respect. Win or lose his legacy is still intact.

[@lostprophecy7593]

Him v Dominick Cruz would have been nuts

[@olivereckman9961]

It can still happen

[@jesseg94]

​@@olivereckman9961 it wont be the same though. Back in their primes it would have been way more interesting.

[@olivereckman9961]

@@jesseg94 Thats true... I would still tune in tho

[@jesseg94]

@@olivereckman9961 yeah definitely

[@lukethomasprteam]

@@olivereckman9961it won’t. He wants out to go disgrace his legacy by fighting on the undercard of 2 disgraced guys

[@user-nv2wt4hi8t]

Based Aldo, still the 5th GOAT. His very arguable win vs Merab (defended every single takedown, landed all the significant strikes and exchanges of the fight compared to Merab winning the total strikes by kneeing the thighs after failing his takedowns) is more impressive every day.

[@jakestatefarm2470]

Agreed

[@The_Eagle_Official]

getting slept by a plumber in 13 seconds removes you from the GOAT conversation

[@snorkey2462]

@@The_Eagle_OfficialMighty Mouse was a construction worker. Don’t be intentionally ignorant 🫵🏼😂

[@snorkey2462]

@@The_Eagle_Officialmost people think only fighting 4 notable opponents and retiring after 3 title defenses while in the prime of your life because your mommy said so means you fall short of being the GOAT. 🐐

[@The_Eagle_Official]

@@snorkey2462 Mickey mouse is a can crusher who's beaten nobodies but cejudo. he lost to cruz and some unknown bums in ONE

[@theguvnor3880]

My favourite MMA fighter of all time. I remember watching him in WEC, destroying guys like they were nothing.

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

His run through the Fw division in his prime was amazing to see. The power and speed of his hands and the way he would mix them together with his ferocious leg kicks was terrifying lol

[@NikulPrasad]

“The king of rio” never thought I’d hear that again in this context. Amazing

[@johno30197]

Jose aldo back doing what he does best stand n bang and throw nasty leg kicks.. swoosh!!

[@lostprophecy7593]

he doesnt throw leg kicks anymore

[@snorkey2462]

Hasn’t utilized the leg kick for a long time now

[@XDanimalzX]

Yo Bret you work for ESPN please get a better camera and better audio quality. There are KZbinrs with better quality cameras and audio. It’s kind of a disgrace

[@562XXXXX]

Exactly what I be thinking in so many espn vids

[@Zzzimasleep]

He’s using AirPods lol

[@gregoryariel2431]

yea he sux but he doesnt rock the boat so they love him at corporate

[@anasshahid224]

Great to see Jose Aldo back!! 👑🇧🇷

[@Talix.]

Spoiler alert - To get out of his UFC contract. This is the last fight on his deal and after this he is free to do as he pleases.

[@Bluepickles333]

Probably get into the boxing world next?

[@fonz824666]

He was already boxing after he retired

[@Bluepickles333]

@@fonz824666 oh ya you’re right. I’m assuming he’ll go back to that though?

[@lostprophecy7593]

Dumb comment

[@godzwarlord3934]

Legend it is

[@Todd-me8hg]

Hello...😢....can you help me 🙏? I was trying to convince the-MMA-bosses to book a few fights at open weight...but they don't want to listen...what to do?

[@hellyeahhgxc9075]

Guy shouldve been done before connor if you ask me i thought that was aldos last match but goodluck man guys a beast an legend 🙌

[@KriglaGaming]

just cut out the portuguese parts out so we dont have to listen to the same things twice

[@anasshahid224]

Exactly

[@godzwarlord3934]

I’m a Hawaii guy and max beat him all fights but also is a dog and a legend .

[@gregoryariel2431]

UFC should pay their fighters better so they dont have to get out retirement

[@jericho-tube]

Lol, cry somewhere else.

[@rcanashi]

Pensa que ia ver ele falando em "ingrêis"...

[@floodwaters8887]

Couldn't even last 30 seconds with the great McGregor.

[@AICali707]

UFC 301= Not Paying For PPV but might be Streaming

[@tommyq374]

Bro they all get streamed 😂

[@AICali707]

Nah I stream if it's a dull card or lame fighter headlining definitely not all the time personally

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

Kinda sad…some just don’t know when to quit.

[@nyteowl8069]

Ironic since this community makes fun of fighters for quitting

[@lostprophecy7593]

What? He looked good against Merab all things considers

[@hatorihanzo8435]

Kinda sad some people have no life so they comment about the killing hope of others. Just fyi Aldo has only lost on points very close to volk and merab and when he fought merab he and Luke rockhold both did well despite the altitude change. He's also beaten chito who got a shot, rob font, Stephan's and many others. Dudes still young too. But hey hater gonna hate

[@tommyq374]

At least try to pronounce his name right Brett come on Mr ESPN....

[@jordansha4729]

Dom looses that fight all day every day

[@tonytorres1624]

What about Aldo vs conor 2, that we the fight to make, stop evading conor.

[@nunya5027]

Shout out money moicano, gilbert burns and stamps fairtex for the effort and struggle they put in for the fans and desire to talk to us

[@specialwire123]

"I need money." That's why he's back, even though he's washed up.

[@maxb6078]

He's not washed up though, he's still very competitive in one of the strongest divisions.

[@samrendon7672]

ho sa its prononced ho sa no j

[@MainCardMinute]

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[@korosuchimu1479]

20 years in the ufc. Think he could've learned a little English.

[@hatorihanzo8435]

20 years in the UFC you'd think fans wouldn't be racist or prejudice to make an excuse that a fighter needs to learn English. Because fans are paying to watch people speak not fight? Now UFC has only one or two USA champions. Should the UFC fighters start learning Arabic since they go Dubai often? Or are you just ignorant and hateful?

[@willd7518]

There was nothing racist or prejudice in the comment.

[@hatorihanzo8435]

@@willd7518 sure mate everyone can tell the underlying truth. A racist will never admit they're what they are. How ignorant the comments are. Losers say such things

[@TripleAudio-qo9vt]

No english 🤧

[@wtfsalommy3250]

We need another 13 second KO😂

[@anthonygary4463]

Jose should have done this interview in English

[@jericho-tube]

Why ? The PPV would be in Brazil. The whole UFC only has 2 USA champs. Why would they learn English. Go and learn Portuguese. Lol

[@marksilas2437]

Dom is an animal 🤣

[@jackreacher2095]

Aldo did himself a disservice in his career not learning English

[@westsidera97]

He does though, I met him when I was like 15 talk to him for 5 minutes or so in all english no translator needed and that was like a 11 years ago now😅

[@akj3344]

I agree 100%. Khabib nailed it. He at spraks broken English which makes a huge difference.

[@hatorihanzo8435]

Not really no one in USA cares about foreign fighters even if the learn English so stop being full of it. Cain spoke English didn't get the Conor treatment, Francis speaks English , wellie is learning English Nothing can change the arrogance and hate of USA obnoxious culture There should also be no more Mexican restaurants, Chinese and anything else kinda shame they don't just serve good ol USA food. Just stick to your McGregor and Colby support 😂 🙏🏽 ignorance in this era so sad

[@jericho-tube]

​@@akj3344No difference. Conor made Khabibuddin. Charles does not speak English but still is popular.

[@Timothychamaler]

This guy is overrated HES BACK FOR A PAYDAY NOTHING ELSE. REMEMBER MERAB MADE IT LOOK EASY

[@filipeocean2858]

Made it look easy ? Are u kidding me bro ? Merab got 0 takw downs on him , barely could touch aldo's face

[@Timothychamaler]

@@filipeocean2858 how many strikes did also land on merab???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Easy Work that's why he retired dummy

[@filipeocean2858]

​@@Timothychamalerwhat kind of easy work is that , where your opponet dont get a single chance to finish the fight? Merab had to take the fight to the judges as he always do. Jose aldo is a legend , you got to respect that , he dont have nothing to prove to anybody , he aint easy work to any fighter

[@Timothychamaler]

@@filipeocean2858 he should respect himself and stay retired. Stick to boxing

[@fgc1850]

Nobody cares