Jose Aldo Threatens Division Ahead of UFC 315 Comeback

Expect an intense resurgence from the “King of Rio.”

Former UFC Featherweight champ Jose Aldo is set to make his extremely prepared for go back to the octagon, as he protects his No. 11 ranking versus Canada’s increasing star Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 this weekend (Saturday, May 10, 2025) inside the renowned Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

In his previous bout, Aldo dealt with dissatisfaction after a close split choice loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 307. This defeat left him feeling disappointed and furious, assessing his efficiency that night.

“I mean, that’s just not what I’m here for. I’m paid to fight. I’m paid to go through people,” Aldo revealed throughout an interview with ESPN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. “I know how aggressive I can be, and I just didn’t deliver that night. I didn’t want to watch fights for quite some time. I didn’t want to even deal with fights… I was not happy about that. I was pissed off about that fight.”

Now, the UFC legend is back with restored decision and a clear message for the whole Bantamweight department: be prepared.

“I know what I can do, and I’ll tell you what,” Aldo asserted with confidence. “They need to be worried about Jose Aldo. They’re the ones who are going to face me. I want them to lose sleep over the fact that they’re facing me. I don’t have to worry about them. They know what I can do.”

“No matter where the fight goes—whether standing or on the ground—I’m going to perform at my best. They’re the ones who are going to lose sleep over it,” Aldo stressed. “Listen, I want this. You want this. The media wants this. All the fans want me to be me, and they want me to go out there and fight.”

“I don’t care about my opponent. I don’t care what they can do,” Aldo concluded with undeviating willpower. “I was pissed off about the last fight because we go out there, we deliver, we train, we work hard, and we know our abilities. We’re going to take the fight to people. That’s what I’m here for.”

If Aldo showcases the exact same abilities he showed versus Jonathan Martinez, Zahabi might discover himself in for an unforeseen obstacle. However, it deserves keeping in mind that skilled fighters who boast self-confidence typically have a hard time to provide when it really counts.

With simply 3 days staying, fans excitedly wait for to see how this thrilling match unfolds.

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2 EXTREMELY EXPECTED TITLE BATTLES! The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues its awesome 2025 pay-per-view (PPV) lineup on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with an electrifying champion doubleheader at UFC 315 happening from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In the centerpiece, Welterweight champ Belal Muhammad will protect his title versus striking powerhouse Jack Della Maddalena (not Shavkat), in a must-see five-round clash. The co-main occasion of UFC 315 includes the ladies’s Flyweight champ, Valentina Shevchenko, starting her 2nd reign versus top-ranked competitor Manon Fiorot in an extreme five-round fight. Additionally, UFC 315 consists of a much-anticipated Bantamweight face-off in between Jose Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi, together with a remarkable ladies’s Flyweight bout including Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva and far more! The occasion starts at 6 p.m. ET for “Early Prelims,” followed by the “Prelims” undercard at 8 p.m. ET, with the primary PPV card beginning at 10 p.m. ET.

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