Jose Aldo is a former Featherweight champion and currently fights in the Bantamweight division of the UFC. Also known as “Junior” and “The King of Rio”, he has established himself as one of the greatest ever in his division and the sport.
Throughout his career, Jose has been one of the most stand-out performers in the sport. He is known for defending his WEC and then the UFC Featherweight championship 10 consecutive times. To date, Aldo remains one of the most dominant champions in any UFC division ever.
Known for his superb cardio and knockout ability, Aldo is sure to have made good money from his fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did he earn? Let’s examine Jose Aldo career earnings through salary, purse, payouts, bonuses, incentive pay, sponsorship & what his net worth is.
Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Pedro Munhoz of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 265 event at Toyota Center on August 07, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (Credits: Getty Images)
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Nevada State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Jose’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Rob Font are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Jose Aldo Career Earnings
Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Marlon Vera of Ecuador in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Credits: Getty Images)
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus/ PPV Revenue | Incentive Pay/ Sponsorships | Total |
| Pedro Munhoz | W | $400,000 | $0 | – | $21,000 | $421,000 |
| Marlon Vera | W | $400,000 | – | – | $15,000 | $415,000 |
| Petr Yan | L | $400,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $430,000 |
| Marlon Moraes | L | $400,000 | $0 | – | $20,000 | $420,000 |
| Alexander Volkanovski | L | $110,000 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $130,000 |
| Renato Moicano | W | $105,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 | $280,000 |
| Jeremy Stephens | W | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $255,000 |
| Max Holloway | L | $200,000 | $0 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $260,000 |
| Frankie Edgar | W | $400,000 | $100,000 | $540,833 | $15,000 | $1,055,833 |
| Max Holloway | L | $400,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $40,000 | $490,000 |
| Conor McGregor | L | $400,000 | $0 | $2,100,000 | $40,000 | $2,540,000 |
| Chad Mendes | W | $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $400,000 |
| Ricardo Lamas | W | $140,000 | $140,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $360,000 |
| Chan Sung Jung | W | $130,000 | $130,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $310,000 |
| Frankie Edgar | W | $120,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $340,000 |
| Chad Mendes | W | $28,000 | $28,000 | – | $50,000 | $106,000 |
| Kenny Florian | W | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $30,000 | $132,000 |
| Mark Hominick | W | $24,000 | $24,000 | $679,000 | $30,000 | $757,000 |
| Manny Gamburyan | W | $22,000 | $22,000 | – | $30,000 | $74,000 |
| Urijah Faber | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | – | $30,000 | $70,000 |
| Mike Brown | W | $13,000 | $13,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 | $66,000 |
| Cub Swanson | W | $11,000 | $11,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 | $62,000 |
| Chris Mickle | W | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 | $20,000 | $32,000 |
| Rolando Perez | W | $5,000 | $5,000 | $7,500 | $20,000 | $37,500 |
| Jonathan Brookins | W | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | $20,000 | $28,000 |
| Alexandre Franca Nogueira | W | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $20,000 | $26,000 |
Total UFC Earnings: $9,077,333 ($9.07 million)
A Glance at Jose Aldo Asset Accumulation
| Name | Jose Aldo Junior |
| Age | 35 years old (Born 1986) |
| Net Worth | $10-10.5 million (approx.) |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $421,000 last fight vs Pedro Munhoz |
| Source of Wealth | UFC Career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Reebok, Venum, Crypto.com, ZeDelivery, Bluefit Academia, Activision, PichauOfficial, and more. |
| Endorsement Earnings | $500,000 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Residence | Orlando, Florida and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Jose Aldo Net Worth in 2021?
According to reports, Jose Aldo’s Net Worth sits at around $10-10.5 million in 2021. For the most part, Jose makes most of his killing plying his trade inside the Octagon but also from his lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the Brazilian fighter is sponsored by Venum, Crypto.com, ZeDelivery, Bluefit Academia, Activision, PichauOfficial, and more.
As mentioned above, Aldo’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $9,077,333. However, Jose began his career fighting in TFC, GFC, JF, FX, MECA, RMC, Shooto, and EF. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Jose’s total earnings from MMA amount to $10 million.
With his career still surprisingly blooming, the 35-year-old’s influence is expected to keep increasing, making him a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Aldo’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “The King of Rio” will look to increase his Net Worth, even more, when he takes on Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44.
