Oh boy, UFC 301 just got a whole lot spicier.
Yep, you heard that right.
Star power? It’s through the roof now.
So, who’s making a grand return? None other than the former featherweight champ, Jose Aldo. And guess what? He’s stepping out of retirement. Talk about a plot twist.
Aldo’s aiming to throw down with Jonathan Martinez. This showdown’s happening in the bantamweight division. Mark your calendars for May 4th, folks. Rio de Janeiro’s the place to be.
First dibs on the news? Ag.Fight snagged it. But then, ESPN chimed in with the confirmation. It’s all systems go.
Aldo’s got this one fight left on his UFC contract. It’s kinda like the last dance, if you will.
Many hail him as the featherweight GOAT. But after a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili back in August 2022, Aldo hung up his gloves. Or so we thought.
His record at bantamweight? It’s a mixed bag – 3 wins, 3 losses. But let’s not forget his victories over Marlon Vera, Pedro Munhoz, and Rob Font. Impressive, right?
Since stepping back, Aldo’s been dabbling in pro boxing. He’s had three fights already.
Now, onto Martinez. This guy’s on a roll with six straight wins under the UFC banner. His latest feat? A second-round TKO victory over Adrian Yanez.
And the venue for UFC 301? Jeunesse Arena. The event’s headlined by a flyweight championship bout. Alexandre Pantoja’s squaring off against Steve Erceg.
Can’t wait, can you?