At UFC 315 in Montreal, Aiemann Zahabi achieved the greatest victory of his career, defeating UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo by unanimous decision. The fight, necessitated by Aldo's weight issues, showcased Zahabi's stamina and skill, especially highlighted in the final rounds where he nearly finished Aldo. Zahabi shared feelings of elation post-fight, emphasizing the significance of overcoming adversity, particularly after sustaining a concussion. Aldo's retirement added a poignant note, with Zahabi expressing gratitude for the challenge Aldo presented, reinforcing his status in the sport and acknowledging Aldo's legacy.
"It was an incredible feeling, I felt like a million dollars after the fight, I felt really good. I felt like we won it, I felt like I finished the fight super strong."
"GSP told me that when he missed weight by eight pounds, the first thing Georges told me about it was, 'that's going to be so good for the story.'"
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