Aiemann Zahabi

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Aiemann Zahabi
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Zahabi in 2024
Born (1987-11-19) November 19, 1987 (age 37)
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach68 [1]  in (173 cm)
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Team Tristar Gym
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins12
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision4
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Other information
Notable relatives Firas Zahabi (brother) [3]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aiemann Zahabi (born November 19, 1987) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He competes in the bantamweight [4] division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [2] Aiemann is the younger brother of Tristar Gym head trainer Firas Zahabi. [3] As of November 19, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. [5]

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before joining the UFC, Zahabi amassed a record of 6–0 with all of his wins coming by first round stoppages. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zahabi debuted at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne against Reginaldo Vieira. He won the fight by unanimous decision. [7]

In his second fight for the promotion, Zahabi faced Ricardo Ramos on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217. [8] He lost the fight by knockout in the third round. [9]

Zahabi faced Vince Morales on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 151. [10] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [11]

Zahabi was expected to face promotional newcomer Drako Rodriguez on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183. [12] However Zahabi tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scratched, with no replacement being sought for Drako. [13] The pair was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185 on February 20, 2021. [14] At the weigh-ins, Rodriguez weighed in at 140.5 pounds, four and a half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. He was fined 30% of his purse which went to his opponent Zahabi and the bout proceeded at catchweight. [15] [16] Zahabi won the fight via knockout in round one. [17] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [18]

Zahabi faced The Ultimate Fighter 29 bantamweight winner Ricky Turcios on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 39. [19] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [20]

Zahabi faced Aori Qileng on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. [21] He won the fight by knockout in the first round. [22]

Zahabi faced Javid Basharat on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238. [23] He won the bout by unanimous decision. [24]

Zahabi was scheduled to face Marcus McGhee on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242. [25] However, Zahabi withdrew from the bout and therefore the bout was cancelled. [26] [27]

Zahabi faced Pedro Munhoz on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246. [28] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [29]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches12 wins2 losses
By knockout61
By submission20
By decision41
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win12–2 Pedro Munhoz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi November 2, 202435:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win11–2 Javid Basharat Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev March 2, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–2 Aori Qileng KO (punches) UFC 289 June 10, 202311:04 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win9–2Ricky TurciosDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev July 9, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–2Drako RodriguezKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis February 20, 202113:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (140.5 lb) bout; Rodriguez missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Loss7–2 Vince Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 201935:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loss7–1 Ricardo Ramos KO (spinning elbow) UFC 217 November 4, 201731:58 New York City, New York, United States
Win7–0Reginaldo VieiraDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne February 19, 201735:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win6–0Kyle OliveiraTKO (knee injury)Prestige FC 2March 12, 201612:17 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win5–0Jeremy DichiaraTKO (punches)Hybrid Pro Series 4October 17, 201510:18 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4–0Scott FarhatKO (punch)Rivals MMA 1March 13, 201512:36 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win3–0Wesley BowmanSubmission (ankle lock)Hybrid Pro Series 2November 15, 201414:40 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win2–0Phillip DeschambeaultSubmission (rear-naked choke)Wednesday Night Fights 1March 5, 201412:33 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win1–0Kyle VivianTKO (submission to punches)SLAMM 1November 30, 201211:28 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaBantamweight debut.

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