When Aldo Showed He Was Still Elite

In 2017 the legendary José Aldo lost his UFC Featherweight title to Max Holloway, and loss in the rematch later that year also. Some believed that Aldo's run at the top was over and a sharp decline was evident. But in 2018 Aldo would defeat a surging contender in Jeremy Stephens with a spectacular hook to the body that would eventually lead to a TKO. Aldo showed plenty of emotion after the finish and said it was due to his difficult 2017. But he credited his team and family during the postfight press conference for helping him bounce back and win. #ufc #josealdo #shorts

[ianpcon]

Glad you highlighted this win. People forget Aldo was an underdog going in here. People thought he was done.

[mikemabike]

People forget how long aldo has been around. Hes been top 5 for 15 years.

[Rai_san]

Never underestimate a man who held the belt for nearly a decade

[fierypickles]

Aldo is vintage. Unquestionably one of the goats

[KingoftheJiangl]

Those body punches looked so natural and masterful

[georgeboltongalindo]

I really believe Aldo was terrified before every fight he ever fought. The way he would react after every fight win or lose was the proof of this. There will never be another fighter quite as humble and genuine as Jose Aldo Jr. Truly one of a kind

[collinsmith]

Aldo is right up there w GSP in terms of classiness. Always humble and respectful

[UndefeatedEagle]

Aldo is a legend . Much love to Jose Aldo

[izwanmansor]

He dominates his weight class for so long but never trash talk nobody, always humble n thats why he is the goat for so many people

[AndresGarcia-qmmd]

Coming of 2 losses to fight prime Stephens is crazy

[BraYsUnc]

It's incredibly sad how under appreciated Jose Aldo is!! What he did will never be done again, ever.

[Cooler_By_The_Lake]

People forget how fucking good Aldo was.

[raphaelrp]

Aldo is a beast. People talk about some fighters today as if they were legends, when they don't stay on the top for more than a couple of years. Aldo defended his belt for over 10 years. Stayed on the top for 15 years.

[CharlesMena-ikqf]

It’s so insane that Jose went down in weight and was still great truly a very talented man

[lefthook]

Jose Aldo is my favorite fighter when he was in his prime was beautiful watching him fight

[Whotoldu]

I love Aldo and this finish is my favorite one of his.After 2 hard loss by TKO against Holoway and the ko against Conor, he finishes Stephen who was on a tear at the time Stephen was coming off 2 brutal KOS against The Korean Superboy and Josh Emmett.Long Live Jose Aldo 🇧🇷 ❤️

[FactsBrakeStupidity]

Jose Aldo will always be a legend in my book!

[fabriziofurlan]

Dosen't matter what people think, aldo is and will remain a legend forever

[D_Crichton]

I was STUNNED when this happened. I thought Aldo was old news after those losses. I love Stephens and how violent he fights. I thought he was gonna put Aldo down. I was fuckin wrong and after that I had to put respect on Aldo’s name. You’re a LEGEND and I apologize for doubting u 🙏🏽

[Ameerz]

I love aldo hes just such a good dude. Humble hard working and never disrespectful.