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The legendary Jose Aldo is stepping back into the Octagon for a highly anticipated bout at UFC 315. On May 8, the former featherweight champion will take on rising contender Aiemann Zahabi in a bantamweight showdown at the iconic Bell Centre in Montreal.
Aldo (32-9) is no stranger to high-stakes battles. A two-time featherweight champion and 2023 UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Aldo has built an illustrious career with unforgettable victories over legends like Frankie Edgar, Urijah Faber, and Chad Mendes. However, his last fight at UFC 307 saw him suffer a controversial split-decision loss to Mario Bautista. Now, at 38 years old, Aldo is determined to prove he still belongs among the elite.
For Canada’s Zahabi (12-2), this fight represents the biggest opportunity of his career. Riding an impressive five-fight win streak, Zahabi cemented his momentum with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Pedro Munhoz last November. Defeating a legend like Aldo would not only boost his résumé but also establish him as a true contender in the bantamweight division.
While Aldo vs. Zahabi promises fireworks, UFC 315’s main card is stacked with elite matchups. The event features two title bouts: welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defending his belt against Jack Della Maddalena, and flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko facing off against the surging Manon Fiorot.
With Aldo’s legacy on the line and Zahabi aiming to claim the biggest win of his career, UFC 315 is shaping up to be an unmissable night of fights. As Aldo himself once said, If you’re not willing to go too far, you’ll never go far enough in life. The world will soon find out just how far the Brazilian legend can still go.