Wrestle World - Social media reacts to Jose Aldo's victory over Jonathan Martinez in final contract bout at UFC 301

Jose Aldo had a triumphant return from retirement on Saturday when he defeated Jonathan Martinez in front of his hometown crowd at UFC 301.

Aldo (32-8 MMA, 14-7 UFC) ended his nearly two-year hiatus from MMA competition and completed his UFC contract on a high with a unanimous decision over surging bantamweight contender Martinez (19-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

With his contract now fulfilled, it remains to be seen if this was the farewell fight for the UFC Hall of Famer, and what the future holds for Aldo.

Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Aldo beating Martinez at UFC 301.

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UFC

Jose Aldo’s return is up next. How do you think he does against Jonathan Martinez? 🤔#UFC301 | Full coverage: https://t.co/24Gafg4hMW pic.twitter.com/u54cz9Fe7z

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

MMA Junkie

“The King of Rio” Jose Aldo walks out with his crown for his potential UFC finale in Brazil at #UFC301 👑🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/hmzuqrUUUs

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

Jeremy Stephens

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

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 5, 2024

UFC

The King of Rio is HERE 🇧🇷#UFC301 | @JoseAldoJunior pic.twitter.com/md4eFi5ClC

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

Cageside Press

Jose tries a combo, misses. But he's putting the pressure on Jonathan, Jon shoots, nope!

Aldo high kick blocked. Jon slips after throwing a high kick.

Jose right hand lands. Then a leg kick. #UFC301

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) May 5, 2024

Peter Carroll

What an opening round for Aldo.

— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) May 5, 2024

Stephen Thompson

Aldos combos are BEAUTIFUL. Looking fast! #ufc301

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

Belal Muhammad

Aldo lookin like he never left

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 5, 2024

The Naked Gambler

If you need takedowns to beat Aldo, you're not winning.

— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) May 5, 2024

Ben Davis

Martinez needs a finish against a 37-year old, 2 year layoff Jose Aldo

Aldo is HIM #UFC301

— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) May 5, 2024

Alan Jouban

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

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 5, 2024

Jeremy Stephens

Aldo looking sharp up 2rds #UFCRIO

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 5, 2024

Dan Tom

I’m very frustrating watch from the Martinez perspective, especially since he’s finding success when committing, but it’s not nearly enough. Aldo, on the other hand, looking to still have all post-prime things considered.

— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) May 5, 2024

Cageside Press

Jon to the body, avoids the Aldo counter, but eats a straight right,

Jon OHH big right hand up top!

Aldo attacks the body! #UFC301

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) May 5, 2024

Cageside Press

Spinning ish for Jon doesn't touch anything but oxygen.

Jab lands tho! Jon body kick. Aldo lands a quick left hand OHHHH JON IS HURT!!!!!!!!

ALDO GOING IN!!!! KNEES UP TOP!!!!!

ALDO TAKES HIM DOWN!!!!! ALDO ON TOP!!!!!#UFC301

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) May 5, 2024

Rafael dos Anjos

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

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

Alan Jouban

The KING is Back!!! 👑 #UFC301

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 5, 2024

Kenny Florian

“Kenny, why were you so convicted on Aldo winning?!” #UFC301

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 5, 2024

Stephen Thompson

No words for how impressive that was by Aldo…none 🤯 #UFC301

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

Ikram Aliskerov

Jose Aldo 💪🏻

— ikram_aliskerov (@ikram_aliskerov) May 5, 2024

Brian Kelleher

Also is so respectful. What a legend

— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) May 5, 2024

Cub Swanson

Aldo is such a G! 🫡 #UFC301 #Legend

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 5, 2024

UFC

Respect 👏#UFC301 pic.twitter.com/RTqaMFJTfI

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

MMA Junkie

#UFC301 results: Jose Aldo (@josealdojunior) def. Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Full coverage: https://t.co/24Gafg4hMW pic.twitter.com/Flwu67s1GW

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

UFC

The King of Rio secures the UD! 👏 🇧🇷@JoseAldoJunior | #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/dXIFokunRH

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

Michael Carroll

Tonight, Jose Aldo hit his first takedown since his Ricardo Lamas fight in 2014. DC wondered if Aldo hadn't taken down Marlon Vera in R3 in 2020, but no. Extended back takes by Aldo with Vera repeatedly taking the fight to the mat in attempts to shake Aldo off. #UFC301

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) May 5, 2024

Merab Dvalishvili

Congratulations @josealdojunior so happy for you 🇧🇷🦾🙏

— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) May 5, 2024

UFC

CHAMA 🤝 King of Rio @AlexPereiraUFC | @JoseAldoJunior | #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/T6v4nOItYO

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

Marlon Vera

Let’s run it back Aldo ????

— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) May 5, 2024

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Social media reacts to Jose Aldo's victory over Jonathan Martinez in final contract bout at UFC 301

UFC

MMA Junkie

Jeremy Stephens

UFC

Cageside Press

Peter Carroll

Stephen Thompson

Belal Muhammad

The Naked Gambler

Ben Davis

Alan Jouban

Jeremy Stephens

Dan Tom

Cageside Press

Cageside Press

Rafael dos Anjos

Alan Jouban

Kenny Florian

Stephen Thompson

Ikram Aliskerov

Brian Kelleher

Cub Swanson

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MMA Junkie

UFC

Michael Carroll

Merab Dvalishvili

UFC

Marlon Vera

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