Former UFC Champ Shows off Sepak Takraw Skills in Retirement

Jose Aldo is unleashing previously unseen skills from his arsenal after his retirement from MMA.

Aldo was recently seen participating in a game of Sepak Takraw, also known as kick volleyball or buka ball, at a beach. Sepak Takraw is played between two teams on what resembles a volleyball court, where the players are only allowed to contact the ball with their legs, torso or head but not their hands. 

UFC Legend Tests Himself in Another Sport

Who knew José Aldo had this in his locker? José Aldo showing his other talents post-retirement 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/7wIK4yrtpn

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) July 6, 2025

Aldo came into the UFC as the inaugural featherweight champ after the promotion acquired WEC. Aldo defended his title seven times, the most in UFC featherweight history, before suffering a 13-second knockout loss against Conor McGregor in 2015. While Aldo rebounded with an interim title win against Frankie Edgar, he failed to unify the belt against Max Holloway.

“Junior” eventually dropped to bantamweight, where he only fought elite competition, alternating between wins and losses. The Brazilian called it a career after a controversial decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi in enemy territory at UFC 315 this past April. Aldo has since been seen focusing on strength and conditioning training.