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Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Aiemann Zahabi Responds to Being Mocked for His Callout, Reveals Why Sean O’Malley Should Fight Him Next

UFC No. 7-ranked bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi improved his six-fight win streak last weekend at UFC Vancouver. The 37-year-old managed to squeeze out a close split decision win over veteran Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

Fresh off the biggest win of his UFC career, Aiemann Zahabi disclosed he fought through a broken forearm to edge Marlon Vera by split decision at UFC Fight Night 262 then underwent surgery less than 48 hours later.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 20

Top Contender Challenged by Surging Bantamweight for Next Fight

Sean O’Malley, like many fighters and fans the world over, sat down to watch UFC Vancouver this past Saturday night. The Rogers Arena card saw Aiemann Zahabi, the No.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 20

UFC Vancouver Post-Event Tidbits: Middleweight Flourishes in Main Event Showcase

UFC Vancouver proved to be a splendid night of upsets from top to bottom. In the main event, middleweight luminary Brendan Allen defied the massive odds put upon him and broke former two-division champion Reinier de Ridder.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 20

'We Got Robbed in Canada' – Chito Vera Protests Judges’ Decision at UFC Vancouver

The UFC’s return to Vancouver on October 18, 2025, featured a highly anticipated bantamweight bout between Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera and Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Chito Vera throws bottle, rushes out of Octagon after controversial decision at UFC Vancouver

Chito Vera is now on the worst losing skid of his career. The former UFC title challenger had never lost three fights in a row prior to UFC Vancouver, where he took on a fellow top-10 contender in Aiemann Zahabi.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera Admits Ego Cost Him Sean O’Malley Rematch Ahead of UFC Fight Night in Vancouver

“He’s been in a lot of wars. Chins don’t improve—they get worse over time,” Aiemann Zahabi said on Wednesday ahead of his UFC Fight Night clash in Vancouver against veteran Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera on October 18.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 17

UFC Vancouver: Preview And Full Fight Card

The elite of the elite of the middleweight division come to a head at UFC Vancouver this weekend, as former ONE Championship royalty Reinier de Ridder looks to secure a title shot by toppling the formidable Brendan Allen during the UFC Vancouver main event.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Marlon Vera vs. Aiemann Zahabi prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the main card with a fight between Marlon Vera and Aiemann Zahabi in the bantamweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 15

UFC Fight Night – Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi: Preview & Betting Tips

The bantamweight division gets a fascinating clash on Saturday as veteran contender Marlon “Chito” Vera faces the surging Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Vancouver.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13

UFC Vancouver preview, full fight card as middleweights clash for title shot

The Octagon returns to ‘The Great White North’ this weekend, bringing with it a pivotal middleweight clash at UFC Vancouver. Set to throw down on October 18, surging divisional star Reinier de Ridder makes a quickfire turnaround from his latest win to draw a short-notice pairing.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Ranking the Next Four UFC Fight Nights

UFC Fight Nights, much like pay-per-view events from the No. 1 promotion in the world, are hit and miss. While some shows may look attractive on paper on a given Saturday night, when the cage door actually shuts and the fight happens, it could potentially be a long evening devoid of highlights.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 8

Marlon Vera vs. Aiemann Zahabi joins UFC Vancouver fight card

The UFC has officially added an exciting bantamweight showdown between Marlon “Chito” Vera and Canada’s own Aiemann Zahabi to the UFC Vancouver fight card scheduled for October 18, 2025.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 7

UFC Vancouver adds Marlon Vera – Aiemann Zahabi

UFC Vancouver goes down on October 18th and the promotion announced a matchup between two top ten contenders that’ll go down on the card. The promotion announced that former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera (23-10-1) will take on Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi (13-2).

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 22

Chael Sonnen Claims Access to UFC Insider Dropping Secrets from Dana White’s Headquarters

Ahead of a new season of The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC’s resident ‘good guy and bad guy’ duo, Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, discussed the difficulty

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 13

Aiemann Zahabi has full circle moment after retiring Jose Aldo 14 years after mimicking the former champion

May 10 was a massive night for Aiemann Zahabi who recorded the biggest win of his career in front of his home fans. Ahead of UFC 315, fans were somewhat critical of the matchup between Montreal’s Zahabi and Jose Aldo with many wanting to see the Brazilian icon face more established names.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 11

José Aldo retires following controversial UFC 315 defeat

UFC 315 marks the end of an era, all-time-great fighter José Aldo has laid down his gloves. Two-time champion, and Hall of Famer 'Junior,' put on a classic display, hurting Aiemann Zahabi in the third round and almost securing a finish, before tiring and almost forfeiting the fight.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 10

UFC 315 Results: Aiemann Zahabi wins questionable decision in a war with Jose Aldo

On the main card of UFC 315, former featherweight champion and “The King of Rio” Jose Aldo (32-9) returns. The former champion is taking on a surging bantamweight contender in Aiemann Zahabi (12-2).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 9

Aiemann Zahabi reveals which two people inspired him to take UFC 315 fight with Jose Aldo up a weight class

UFC 315 goes down on Saturday night in Montreal, Canada, with 12 fights scheduled. The welterweight title is on the line in the main event between champion Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena in Montreal, Canada.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 9

UFC 315 Preview and Prediction: Jose Aldo – Aiemann Zahabi

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 315, former featherweight champion and “The King of Rio” Jose Aldo (32-9) returns. The former champion is taking on a surging bantamweight contender in Aiemann Zahabi (12-2).

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 8

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

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the UFC 315 Main Card as we turn attention towards the Bantamweight (135) Division for this next bout between ranked talents.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 25

UFC 315 adding Jose Aldo – Aiemann Zahabi (Report)

UFC 315 goes down in Montreal on May 10th and the card is starting to fill out. This morning, a new report is out regarding a big time bantamweight matchup featuring a legend that’s being added to the card.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 7, 2024

(Exclusive) Aiemann Zahabi Talks New UFC Ranking, Floats Option for Next Fight

Aiemann Zahabi (12-2) may have lost his "prospect status" years ago, but the Canadian didn't lose hope in joining the ranks of the elite UFC Bantamweight division, where he now stands with a #14 ranking right next to his name after battering Pedro Munhoz at UFC Edmonton this past weekend.