This story originally appeared on FloGrappling.com. 

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who recently made his return to competing in the gi.

The Nova Uniao product, who once won the jiu-jitsu world championships as a purple belt, recently took to the mats for a super fight against a very special opponent in Rio de Janeiro.

Aldo met Jonathan "Pitbull," a purple belt with Down syndrome, in front of a loud and very appreciative crowd -- and you can see the results for yourself in the video below.

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