Welcome to the UFC 315 live blog coverage focusing on the main card featherweight clash between Jose Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi, taking place this Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Jose Aldo (32-9), currently ranked No. 9 in global bantamweight standings, was originally scheduled for a 135-pound bout. However, the fight was officially shifted to the featherweight division on Friday, reportedly due to difficulties with Aldo`s weight cut.
Aldo, a likely future UFC Hall of Fame inductee, enters this fight having lost two of his last three outings via decision, against Mario Bautista and current bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili. Prior to these recent setbacks, Aldo had secured three consecutive victories, positioning himself near another potential title shot before his tight decision loss to Dvallishvili.
Aiemann Zahabi (12-2) comes into UFC 315 riding an impressive five-fight win streak. His recent victories include a dominant showing against Javid Basharat, giving him his first career loss, and a win over seasoned veteran Pedro Munhoz in December. Securing a victory on Saturday would undoubtedly improve Zahabi`s standing in the bantamweight rankings, likely marking his highest position to date.
Follow our live blog coverage for the complete details on the Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi fight.
