Who won the Aldo Mendes fight?
In the main event of UFC 179 at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo remained the UFC featherweight champion and the only Brazilian to currently hold a title in the organization, but he got pushed to the limit to get there, as he gutted out a five-round unanimous decision over number one contender …
Who is the best fighter in the UFC?
With that said, here are the top 25 greatest UFC fighters of all time.
- Amanda Nunes.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov.
- Demetrious Johnson.
- Daniel Cormier. Career Record: 22-3-0, 1 NC.
- Stipe Miocic. Career Record: 20-4.
- Georges St-Pierre. Career Record: 26-2.
- Jon Jones. Career Record: 26-1-0, 1 NC.
- Anderson Silva. Career Record: 34-11-0, 1 NC.
Who was Connor supposed to fight instead of Chad?
McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was scheduled to challenge then-UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo for the title at UFC 189, but after Aldo was forced out due to injury, he faced Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title instead.
How many fights did Jose Aldo lose?
Jose Aldo Record: 30-7-0
| W/L | Fighter | Event |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Jose Aldo Max Holloway | UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 Dec. 02, 2017 |
| loss | Jose Aldo Max Holloway | UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway Jun. 03, 2017 |
| win | Jose Aldo Frankie Edgar | UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes Jul. 09, 2016 |
| loss | Jose Aldo Conor McGregor | UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor Dec. 12, 2015 |
How tall is Jose Aldo?
1.7 m
José Aldo/Height
Did Jose Aldo retire?
The former UFC featherweight king announced his retirement in Sept. 2016, but came back to the Octagon months later to challenge Max Holloway. On Jan. 2019, right after a win over Jeremy Stephens, Aldo said he would fight out of his contract this year and walk away from the sport.
How old is Conor McGregor?
33 years (July 14, 1988)
Conor McGregor/Age
How much does Bruce Buffer make?
As per sources, UFC Bruce Buffer salary is estimated to be $50,000 per fight while each special event earns him $100,000.
Where was UFC 179 Aldo vs Mendes 2 held?
UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2 was a mixed martial arts event held on October 25, 2014, at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When did Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes fight?
The event was headlined by a Featherweight Championship rematch between the current champion José Aldo, and top contender Chad Mendes. Their first fight at UFC 142, also contested in Rio de Janeiro, ended in a first round knockout victory in favor of Aldo. The headliner was originally scheduled to take place on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176.
How many UFC fights did Jose Aldo win?
Jose Aldo Record: 29-7-0 W/L Fighter Kd Str Time win Jose Aldo Marlon Vera 0 0 44 46 5:00 loss Jose Aldo Petr Yan 0 1 83 194 3:24 loss Jose Aldo Marlon Moraes 0 0 58 59 5:00 loss Jose Aldo Alexander Volkanovski 0 0 29 95 5:00
When did the Aldo Aldo fight take place?
Their first fight at UFC 142, also contested in Rio de Janeiro, ended in a first round knockout victory in favor of Aldo. The headliner was originally scheduled to take place on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176. However, on July 2, Aldo pulled out of the fight citing a neck injury suffered during training.