Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi prediction, odds, pick for UFC 315

UFC legend and No. 11 Jose Aldo of Brazil will take on Canadian hometown fighter and No. 14-ranked Aiemann Zahabi in a can’t-miss scrap. Check the UFC odds series for our Aldo-Zahabi prediction and pick.
Who is Jose Aldo vs Aiemann Zahabi?

UFC legend and No. 11 Jose Aldo of Brazil will take on Canadian hometown fighter and No. 14-ranked Aiemann Zahabi in a can’t-miss scrap. Check the UFC odds series for our Aldo–Zahabi prediction and pick. Jose Aldo (32-9) has gone 14-8 during his illustrious UFC career since 2011.

Is Zahabi better than Jose Aldo?

Zahabi, however, is as technical as strikers come and he’s a master at making in-fight adjustments to expose his opponent’s flaws. While Jose Aldo is the more rounded fighter with his grappling skills, he’ll need to find a rhythm in the striking to ensure he’s able to land significant shots.

Will Aldo & Zahabi fight at 145 pounds?

The Canadian has put together an impressive run with wins over Drako ROdriguez, Ricky Turcios, Aori Qileng, Javid Basharat and Pedro Munhoz. Serving as a solid main card offering is a bout between Aldo and Zahabi that will now take place at 145 pounds. Weigh-in fiasco aside, this is a fight that could play out closer than some suspect.

Will Jose Aldo bounce back from a split-decision setback at UFC 315?

(Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC) “The King of Rio” Jose Aldo looks to bounce back from his October split-decision setback when he steps into the Octagon on the main card of the UFC 315 pay-per-view event to face the surging Aiemann Zahabi.

How can Aldo be a good striker against Zahabi?

Against a technically-sound striker like Zahabi, Aldo will have to use explosive movements to close the distance and throw his opponent off his game. On the ground, Aldo also has a world of experience and can threaten with his inside trips in the clinch.

How tall is Aiemann Zahabi?

Aldo stands 5-foot-7 with a 70-inch reach. Aiemann Zahabi (12-2) has gone 6-2 inside the UFC since 2017. While he hasn’t been as active as other fighters in the division, Zahabi has made a name for himself as one of the more technical and intelligent strikers on the roster.