SUMMARY
- During a soccer match between, former UFC champion Jose Aldo showcased his skills against Neymar Jr.
- Jose Aldo's kicking technique earned the moniker "soccer kick knockout".
Neymar Jr. is regarded as one of the trickiest players in the world of soccer. The forward possesses a certain set of dribbling skills along with his pace. It makes him a nightmare for the defenders to play against. However, the UFC legend Jose Aldo might have done something that other players failed to do when he came up against Neymar Jr.
In a recent soccer charity match between AMIGOS DO NEYMAR and AMIGOS DO SPC, the former UFC champion Jose Aldo got the better of Al-Hilal and Brazil forward Neymar Jr. who was playing for AMIGOS DO NEYMAR. Jose showed a terrific piece of skill during a certain phase of the match leaving Neymar stunned.
Before the half-time whistle, Jose Aldo received the ball from one of his teammates. On receiving the pass, he was controlling the defensive line for his team AMIGOS DO SPC. Neymar tried to close Aldo down by pressing him. However, the UFC legend moved toward the Brazilian forward, twisted the ball with the help of his back leg, and took it over the head of Neymar, leaving him clueless.
Jose Aldo’s soccer kick knockout in MMA
Jose Aldo during his stint in MMA was known for knocking out his opponents with his specialized and lethal leg kicks. Aldo often waited for his opponent to make the first move. However, as soon as he dealt with the rival’s first attempt to hit him, Aldo would then absolutely launch his persistent punches and kicks.
His potent leg kicks during several of his fights were infamously termed as ‘soccer kick knockout’ in MMA. The reason behind it being named in relation to soccer is because of the veteran’s know-how of how to play the sport of soccer and maybe using a similar technique to kick his opponent as he uses to kick a soccer ball.
UFC career and achievements of Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo announced his retirement from UFC in the year 2022. The 37-year-old made his UFC debut in April 2011. However, his WEC career started much earlier in June 2008. During his stellar career, he registered some of the biggest accolades present in the world of UFC.
The King of Rio calls it a career đź‘‘
Congratulations @JoseAldoJunior on a legendary run đź‘Ź pic.twitter.com/VvRQwFV0PO
— UFC (@ufc) September 18, 2022
The Brazilian MMA legend was the first one to become the UFC Featherweight Champion. He won the title when UFC and WEC were merged for the first time. The former champion also went on to defend his Featherweight title a staggering number of seven times. He also re-occupied a WEC title won by him two times in his career.
The success that the Brazilian saw in his professional boxing career was a result of a combination of his natural instinctive ability, and his sheer hard work and training. Aldo’s name is deeply invigorated in UFC’s history.
