Short answer? Yes, Jose Aldo is married, and he isn’t dating anyone else. His wife is Vivianne Pereira, a fighter who has competed twice professionally in Muay Thai. They’ve been together for roughly two decades, which is rare in a sport that’s tough on relationships.
| L | Aiemann ZahabiDecision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 | UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della MaddalenaMay 10, 2025 |
| L | Mario BautistaDecision - Split · R3 5:00 | UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.Oct 5, 2024 |
| W | Jonathan MartinezDecision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 | UFC 301: Pantoja vs. ErcegMay 4, 2024 |
| L | Merab DvalishviliDecision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 | UFC 278: Usman vs. EdwardsAug 20, 2022 |
| W | Rob FontDecision - Unanimous · R5 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Font vs. AldoDec 4, 2021 |
So who is Vivianne, exactly?
If you’ve seen Aldo’s family photos, you’ve probably wondered who’s standing next to him. Vivianne isn’t just a supportive name in the background. She’s a martial artist herself.
She has two professional Muay Thai bouts and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Some outlets list her as a brown belt instead, so we can’t say for sure which is current. She’s on Instagram as @viviannevika.
Not much is out there about her life before Aldo. That’s by choice, and we’ll respect it.
How did they meet?
Honestly, it’s a gym story. They met at Aldo’s gym, Nova União, while Vivianne was training in Muay Thai. They started talking and eventually began dating.
Here’s the part fans love. Aldo has said he was living in the slums of Brazil at the time, and Vivianne invited him to stay with her family. Her father reportedly agreed only on the condition that they get married. So they did.
It’s the kind of origin story that makes you root for a guy who came from very little. And it fits what we know about his rise.
Wait, which year did they get married?
Good question, and it’s one of those details where sources don’t agree. Sportskeeda says they married in 2005. EssentiallySports says 2006.
That second date lines up with something Aldo posted himself. In 2023 he shared an Instagram photo of the two of them with a caption marking 8/07/06 as their wedding day. So 2006 looks solid, but we can’t verify which year is correct from here. Either way, you’re looking at about 20 years of marriage.
Do they have kids?
They do, two of them. A daughter was born in 2012 and a son in 2022. We’re not going to name them. Aldo keeps his family life private, and reports note that little else is known about the kids for that reason.
But the timeline tells part of the story. Outlets have reported that Vivianne went through fertility struggles, including egg freezing and miscarriages, before their second child arrived. That’s a decade between kids. So when you see Aldo posting a family photo, there’s probably more behind it than you’d guess.
The birth of their son was reported in September 2022, when Aldo was a former two-time UFC featherweight champion. That was around the time he had stepped away from MMA the first time.
Quick facts at a glance
| Question | What’s publicly known |
|---|---|
| Relationship status | Married |
| Spouse | Vivianne Pereira (also spelled Perreira) |
| Wedding year | 2005 or 2006, depending on the source |
| Children | Two: a daughter (2012) and a son (2022) |
| Home base | Tapology lists him as fighting out of Rio de Janeiro |
| Gym | Nova União |
What fans usually get wrong
You’ll find a few sites that call Aldo “single.” Don’t trust those. One old wiki-style page lists him that way, but it’s out of step with every major outlet and with his own social posts.
You’ll also see sites that say the couple has only one child. That’s outdated. It was true before 2022.
And here’s a small one. Mixing up Jose Aldo with the Brazilian soccer player of the same name is easy. The footballer, born in 1998, plays midfield for Mirassol. Different person, different family.
Where is Aldo in his career right now?
This matters if you’re wondering how much time he has for family. He retired from MMA for the second time after losing to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315. But he hasn’t left competition entirely.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, he drew with Marlon Vera in a 10-minute grappling match at Hype Fighting in Quito, Ecuador. And he’s open to more. He says there’s a “high chance” he boxes again on the next Spaten Fight Night show in 2027.
So is he fully retired? Not really. He’s picking his spots. We’ll keep you posted if anything about his personal life changes, but there’s nothing publicly reported right now beyond a long, steady marriage.
Where does the family live?
All we can say is Brazil, and the Rio de Janeiro area is where he’s listed as based. Aldo was born in Manaus and raised there. Beyond that, we’re not going to guess. A family’s address isn’t our business.
Want more fighter relationship stories?
If you like this kind of read, we’ve covered a few other fighters’ home lives too. Check out Khabib Nurmagomedov’s family life or Anderson Silva’s marriage to Dayane. Aldo’s story has a similar feel: a long marriage, a private home life and a lot of years spent together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jose Aldo married?
Yes. He’s married to Vivianne Pereira. Reports put the wedding in 2005 or 2006, and they’re still together.
Is Jose Aldo dating anyone?
No. He’s married, and nothing credible suggests otherwise.
How many children does Jose Aldo have?
Two. A daughter was born in 2012 and a son in 2022. He keeps their lives private.
Is Jose Aldo’s wife a fighter?
Yes, in a way. She’s competed twice professionally in Muay Thai. She’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt holder, with sources differing on whether she’s purple or brown.
One last thing before you go
Aldo’s career has been full of big moments, but his steady home life might be the most impressive part. Two decades with the same partner isn’t easy for anyone. And for a fighter, it’s even harder. If you spot a new update on him or Vivianne, we’ll check it and update this page. Thanks for reading, and see you at the next one.
Sources
- Bloody Elbow: Who is Jose Aldo?
- Sportskeeda: Jose Aldo’s Wife
- EssentiallySports: Jose Aldo Kids
- MMA Weekly: Jose Aldo welcomes second child
- Yahoo Sports/Sherdog: Jose Aldo returns after 17 months
- Yahoo Sports: Jose Aldo on a 2027 boxing return
- Bloody Elbow: Aldo vs. Vera grappling announcement
- Tapology: Jose Aldo profile
Last updated: October 2026
