JOSE ALSO showed off his shredded abs online as he plans to return to the UFC Octagon at bantamweight.
Former featherweight champion Aldo has dramatically cut weight in hopes of moving down to 135lbs.
2
2
The 33-year old has struggled with weight cuts before, leaving UFC president Dana White sceptical that he can drop another ten pounds to make the lower weight category.
White said: Aldo sent me a text telling me he wants to do this so we really havent talked about it.
But theres no way that kid can make 35 pounds. No way. You remember when he was the champ how hard it was for him to make 45 pounds? And hes not getting any younger.
So I havent even taken that serious. Love Aldo, I want to do what he wants to do but I dont think I want to see him try to cut to 35. I dont think thats going to be good for him.
Earlier this year, Aldo hinted at possible retirement, but ultimately signed a new eight-fight contract with the UFC in June.
With limited possibilities left in the featherweight division, the Brazilian has his sights set on a title fight against the bantamweight champion, Henry Cejudo.
Aldo told Combate: This is the new division I want to move to, and Im asking for the title shot right away. Thats what matters for me now.
Cejudo said hes open to (fighting) anyone, so Im open to that. I want the opportunity to fight against him and beat him.
Hes an Olympic champion, a great athlete, and I respect his history a lot. He deserves everything hes winning, he has his merits.
If the UFC thinks its a great fight, I think theyll want that, its a huge challenge.
Hes been talking after defeating (Marlon Moraes) that he was open to fighting big names. Since hes open, its the green light.
No title fight between the pair has been confirmed, but that hasnt stopped the Brazilian from dropping the pounds.
MMA reporter Ana Issa posted his dramatic physical transformation on Twitter.
Despite looking on top form, there are many health risks involved in weight cutting.
Khabib Nurmagomedov had to hospitalised due to weight-loss complications, and other fighters including Cris Cyborg struggle with the process.
This is because weight cutting usually involves extreme dehydration of the body, so Aldos dramatic weight-loss could be a cause for concern.
The motivation for Aldos dramatic weight-cut is the possibility of returning to the championship throne.
In 2015, he lost his featherweight title in spectacular fashion to Conor McGregor, after being knocked out in just 13-seconds.
Revealed
PRIZE OF FIGHTING McGregor tops UFC all-time highest paid fighter list as top 20 revealed
Return of the Mac Conor McGregor is set for a UFC return, but who could The Notorious face?
CON MAN McGregor hits back at UFC boss White who claimed rival Khabib 'calls the shots'
HARD LUCK Disgraced NFL star Greg Hardy has UFC win overturned for using inhaler
Graphic Warning
'NOT MY FAVOURITE DAY' Bisping shows off swollen leg after undergoing knee replacement
Graphic Warning
BIS-GUSTING UFC legend Michael Bisping shares gruesome pictures of INSIDE knee after op
RETURN OF THE MC Conor McGregor agrees UFC return vs Edgar and will give purse to charity
'I'M READY' Paige VanZant tells UFC president Dana White she wants to return in December
Aldo has since struggled to bounce back since losing the belt, and in 2017 lost twice to the current featherweight champion Max Holloway.
His last fight was also a decision loss Alexander Volkanovski in May, 2019.
However, the UFC veteran has defeated some of the toughest opponents during his 15-year career including Frankie Edgar, Chad Mendes and Kenny Florian.
