Aiemann Zahabi is ready for the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career as he faces off against Hall of Famer Jose Aldo at UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec. The bantamweight matchup takes place on May 10 at the Bell Centre and marks a significant homecoming for the 37-year-old fighter.
Zahabi is riding a five-fight win streak and recently won by unanimous decision over Pedro Munhoz in November. As a trainer himself, Zahabi brings experience to the octagon, having trained his brother Firas Zahabi, who is also an MMA trainer.
Aldo, 38, returned from retirement last year with a 1-1 record in 2024, including a dominant decision win over Jonathan Martinez and a close loss to Mario Bautista. He currently sits at No. 11 as the top contender for the bantamweight division.
UFC 315 will feature several notable Canadian fighters, including Jasmine Jasudavicius, Mike Malott, and Marc-Andre Barriault. The event also boasts a main event welterweight title fight between champion Belal Muhammad and challenger Jack Della Maddalena, as well as women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko’s title defense against Manon Fiorot.
This highly anticipated matchup between Zahabi and Aldo is sure to deliver excitement for fans in attendance at the Bell Centre.
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