UFC 315 Weigh-in Results: Jose Aldo’s Weight Issues Lead to Catchweight Change

Despite initial plans, Jose Aldo`s fight at UFC 315 is now scheduled for featherweight. The former UFC and WEC champion was originally set for a bantamweight bout against Aiemann Zahabi on Saturday`s main card. However, just before Aldo stepped onto the scale during Friday`s official weigh-ins, it was announced that the contest would proceed at a 145-pound limit.

Reports from sources familiar with the situation indicate the change stemmed from difficulties on Aldo`s end. By Thursday evening, it was revealed that Aldo was reportedly still nine pounds over the 136-pound non-title bantamweight limit and was medically advised against cutting any more weight.

Negotiations followed, resulting in Aiemann Zahabi receiving an undisclosed percentage of Aldo`s fight purse. Despite the weight change, the bout remains a part of the main card lineup.

The event`s top two title fights were made official without issues. Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and challenger Jack Della Maddalena both successfully weighed in at the 170-pound limit for the main event. Co-headliner Valentina Shevchenko hit 124 pounds for her flyweight title defense against Manon Fiorot, who weighed 125 pounds.

Jose Aldo was not the only fighter facing weigh-in challenges. Featherweight Daniel Marcos initially missed the 145-pound limit but successfully made weight on his second attempt after utilizing the weigh-in screen.

Middleweight Bruno Silva was less fortunate. The final fighter to weigh in during the two-hour window, “Blindado” registered 187 pounds, one pound over the 186-pound middleweight non-title limit. Multiple attempts, even with the screen, did not alter his weight.

The UFC subsequently confirmed Silva`s fight against Marc-Andre Barriault will proceed at a catchweight, with Silva forfeiting 20 percent of his purse as a penalty.

UFC 315 Official Weigh-in Results:

*Bruno Silva missed weight. His bout with Marc-Andre Barriault will proceed at a catchweight with Silva forfeiting 20 percent of his purse as penalty, as per UFC.