This article provides details on the featherweight bout between Jose Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315, held Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Jose Aldo, with a record of 32-9, is currently ranked No. 9 in the bantamweight division. The weight class for this specific fight was adjusted from bantamweight to featherweight on Friday due to weight management issues for Aldo.
The veteran fighter, considered a future UFC Hall of Famer, has a recent record of two losses in his last three outings. These were decision defeats against Mario Bautista and the fighter who would become bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili. Prior to these results, Aldo had secured three consecutive victories, positioning himself for another potential title challenge before his close decision loss to Dvalishvili.
Aiemann Zahabi, holding a 12-2 record, enters the fight on an impressive five-fight winning streak. His recent victories include handing Javid Basharat his first professional loss with a strong performance, followed by a win over veteran Pedro Munhoz in December. A victory in this bout would elevate Zahabi to his highest position yet in the bantamweight rankings.
