Aldo Bout Changed, UFC Returns to Montreal

UFC 315 is taking place at Montreal's Bell Centre, marking the UFC's return to the city after a decade and featuring two title fights. In the main event, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defends his title against Jack Della Maddalena, with both fighters successfully making weight after a heated faceoff. Valentina Shevchenko defends her women's flyweight title against Manon Fiorot in the co-main event, entering as the favorite due to her extensive championship experience. A significant change occurred after UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo failed to make bantamweight, resulting in his bout with Aiemann Zahabi being shifted to featherweight. Other notable fights on the undercard include Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva and Benoit Saint Denis vs. Kyle Prepolec, with several Canadian fighters aiming to impress the home crowd. The event has garnered extra attention due to Aldo's weight miss and the high stakes for both champions and contenders.