Pros react after Jose Aldo defeats Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301

Tonight’s UFC 301 event was co-headlined by a bantamweight bout featuring MMA legend Jose Aldo taking on Jonathan Martinez.

Aldo (32-8 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili way back at UFC 278 in August of 2022. Prior to that setback, ‘The King of Rio’ had strung together three straight wins, including victories over Marlon Vera and Rob Font.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Martinez (19-5 MMA) entered tonight’s co-main event sporting a six-fight win streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Adrian Yanez in October of last year. Prior to that win, ‘The Dragon’ had defeated Said Nurmagomedov and Cub Swanson respectively.

Tonight’s UFC 301 co-main event proved to be a one-sided affair. Jose Aldo was able to utilize his tremendous boxing skills to overwhelm Jonathan Martinez throughout their three-round fight, hurting ‘The Dragon’ with a big left hook in the third round. After fifteen minutes of action, ‘The King of Rio’ was awarded a unanimous decision victory.

Official UFC 301 Results: Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Aldo vs. Martinez’ below:

https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1786960525814870059

Excited that @josealdojunior back in @ufc tonight. #UFCRIO

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 5, 2024

Gotta go with the legend Aldo but Martinez is legit! Who yall taking? #UFC301

— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) May 5, 2024

The legend!! #UFC301

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) May 5, 2024

Very close round in strikes, but it seemed like Aldo lead the dance. #UFC301

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 5, 2024

Aldo lookin like he never left

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 5, 2024

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1786965470467260779

Aldo looking sharp up 2rds #UFCRIO

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 5, 2024

2-0 Aldo. Really doesn’t seem to have lost a step. #UFC301

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 5, 2024

Post-fight reactions to Jose Aldo defeating Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301:

Jose Aldo is back what a legend

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) May 5, 2024

Man…how good is @josealdojunior beautiful to see. Congrats champ #UFC301

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) May 5, 2024

Man Aldo can’t retire now he’s backkk

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 5, 2024

https://twitter.com/AlanJouban/status/1786967855503642837

https://twitter.com/WonderboyMMA/status/1786968044763288052

https://twitter.com/PetrYanUFC/status/1786968140397863227

Who would you like to see Jose Aldo fight next following his decision victory over Jonathan Martinez this evening in Rio de Janeiro?