Aiemann Zahabi vs Jose Aldo — Fight recap

Aiemann Zahabi defeated Jose Aldo by unanimous decision over three rounds on May 10, 2025, in a striking-heavy matchup refereed by Dan Miragliotta. Zahabi controlled the volume game throughout, landing 99 of 199 significant strikes at 49% accuracy while accumulating 2:38 of control time despite neither fighter attempting takedowns.

Aldo, though accurate with 68 of 167 significant strikes at 40%, managed one knockdown but struggled to dictate pace, landing just two seconds of control time and failing on his lone takedown attempt. Zahabi's output was particularly sharp to the head, connecting on 79 of 167 head strikes compared to Aldo's 48 of 135.

The striking differential and control advantage proved decisive across all three rounds. The result marks a significant statement for Zahabi against a legendary competitor and raises questions about where Aldo stands in the featherweight picture moving forward.