Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo's remarkable career achievements.

By: Shreya Jha Image Source: UFC

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He was then promoted as the first UFC Featherweight champion in 2011 and went on to defend his title for a record seven times.

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Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo's remarkable career achievements.

He was then promoted as the first UFC Featherweight champion in 2011 and went on to defend his title for a record seven times.

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