In the videos Aldo, who’s regarded by many as one of the best fighters in the sport today, talks about his tough childhood, his love for soccer and how it eventually led to him fighting and how he met his future wife who he believes has helped to get him where he is today.

Aldo, who at 23 years of age already holds a record of 17-1, is currently set to defend his title for the second time at WEC 51 in September against former UFC fighter Manny Gamburyan.

Check out the full profile in the videos below.

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Days after his victory the media gathered to get the 23 year old champion’s thoughts on his victory, how he is reacting to the increased attention he is now getting, and to get further insight into how he came to arrive at this stage in his career.

Not yet able to speak English, Aldo was flanked at the press conference by his manager, Ed Soares who also oversees the careers of other Brazilian stars like Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida.

Soares was effusive in his praise of Aldo both as a fighter  – comparing him to pound for pound great Anderson Silva in in the way he fights – and as a person, saying, “the day I met him I felt like I’d known him forever.”

Watch the full interview with Jose Aldo Jr. below.

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