This article provides a preview of the main card featherweight bout scheduled for UFC 315 in Montreal, featuring the highly anticipated matchup between former champion Jose Aldo and streaking contender Aiemann Zahabi.
Jose Aldo (32-9), a fighter widely expected to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, is currently ranked #9 in the bantamweight division, although this specific fight was moved up to featherweight just one day prior due to weight management issues on Aldo`s side. The Brazilian icon is looking to return to the win column after suffering decision losses in two of his last three outings against Mario Bautista and the current bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili. Prior to these recent setbacks, Aldo had strung together three consecutive victories, positioning himself as a strong title contender before his narrow defeat to Dvalishvili.
Aiemann Zahabi (12-2) enters this contest riding an impressive five-fight winning streak. His recent notable performances include being the first fighter to defeat Javid Basharat and a dominant win over veteran Pedro Munhoz in December 2023. Securing a victory against a renowned opponent like Jose Aldo this Saturday would significantly boost Zahabi`s profile and likely result in his highest ranking to date within the bantamweight division.
