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Jonathan Martinez questions Jose Aldo’s motivation in UFC return: ‘I don’t think he wants to be here’

Is Jose Aldo taking his return to the UFC seriously? His opponent Jonathan Martinez has his doubts.

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Alexander Volkanovski calls Jose Aldo featherweight GOAT ahead of UFC 301: ‘He’s how a champion should be’

Alexander Volkanovski hasn't changed his mind on his choice for the greatest featherweight in UFC history.

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UFC 301 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: Jose Aldo and Alexandre Pantoja meet up with a Brazilian soccer legend

In Episode 4 of UFC 301 "Embedded," Jose Aldo and Alexandre Pantoja connect with Zico on the pitch.

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Jose Aldo’s coach predicts brutal knockout over Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301

Jose Aldo's coach expects vintage form from the "King of Rio" at UFC 301.

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UFC 301: Make your predictions for Pantoja vs. Erceg, Aldo vs. Martinez

We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC 301 event in Rio de Janeiro.

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UFC 301: How to watch Rio de Janeiro fight card, lineup, odds, preview videos, more

Here's what you need to know to watch UFC 301 on pay-per-view, ESPN and ESPN+.

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Video: Jose Aldo gets heated in faceoff with Jonathan Martinez ahead of UFC 301 return

Watch Jose Aldo and Jonathan Martinez get intense during their first faceoff ahead of Saturday's UFC 301 in Brazil.

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UFC 301 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Karolina Kowalkiewicz hits the pool, Steve Erceg hits a street party

Karolina Kowalkiewicz heads to the pool and Steve Erceg heads to a party in the latest edition of UFC 301 "Embedded."

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For UFC 301’s Alessandro Costa, fighting alongside Jose Aldo ‘a dream come true’

Alessandro Costa explains why sharing the card with Jose Aldo on Saturday's UFC 301 is a special moment for his fighting career.

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UFC 301 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Jose Aldo gears up for comeback fight with final training sessions

Get your first look at Jose Aldo ahead of his comeback fight in this first installment of UFC 301 "Embedded."

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Mike Perry thanks Conor McGregor for becoming BKFC owner: ‘He’s done remarkable things’

"King of Violence" Mike Perry is glad to see former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor take on ownership of BKFC.

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Jose Aldo ready to trade leg kicks with Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301: ‘I’m a specalist at what I do’

Jose Aldo is aware of Jonathan Martinez's dangerous leg kick game, and is fully prepared to show why he's a kick 'specialist' at UFC 301.

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Jose Aldo confirms UFC 301 final fight on contract, hints at boxing match at Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo is returning to finish his contract at UFC 301, which could open the door for some big fights in boxing.

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Video: Relive all of Conor McGregor’s octagon wins in full before UFC 303 return

Ahead of Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 303, the promotion has released a full fight video of all of his octagon wins.

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UFC 301’s Jonathan Martinez believes win over Jose Aldo will ‘open a lot of doors’

Jonathan Martinez relishes the opportunity to face Jose Aldo at UFC 301.

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Video: Where do we fall on Jose Aldo’s typical-for-MMA short-lived retirement?

After less than two years away from MMA, former featherweight champion Jose Aldo is ending his retirement at UFC 301 in Brazil.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3446: UFC Fight Night 239 recap, Jose Aldo returns, Jeremy Kennedy interview

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Diaz-Masvidal boxing rematch, UFC 301’s main event, Jose Aldo’s return, Islam Makhachev speaks

On "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2, UFC 301's headliner, the return of Jose Aldo, and much more.

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UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo ends retirement, meets Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Brazil

"The King of Rio" Jose Aldo will return from retirement in his home town vs. Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in May.

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UFC 299 title challenger Marlon Vera: Jose Aldo loss ‘best mistake of my life’

Losing to Jose Aldo was the best thing that could happen to Marlon Vera.

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Merab Dvalishvili sees UFC 298 as do or die for Henry Cejudo: ‘He has to beat me, otherwise he’s done’

Merab Dvalishvili believes Henry Cejudo will retire from MMA if he loses this Saturday at UFC 298.

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Daniel Cormier: Ilia Topuria setting himself up for Conor McGregor-like ascent if he delivers promises at UFC 298

Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria could have a massive breakout moment at UFC 298.

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MMA Junkie’s 2013 top 25 fighters 25 or younger revisited: 10 years hence, where are they now?

A little more than 10 years later, how do our 25 best fighters 25 or younger hold up?

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Top 5 rematches in MMA history, ranked

From UFC classics to a PRIDE FC gem, these rematches provided some of the most memorable action in the history of the sport.

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Remember this kid from iconic Conor McGregor press conference? He just won his PFL debut

At 11, Nate Kelly told Jose Aldo to spit shine Conor McGregor's belt. At 19, he's choking out opponents on the PFL prelims.

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