Aiemann Zahabi continues to make his climb up the bantamweight rankings, as he got here away with a choice victory over former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC Vancouver.
Vera pressed the motion early, opening up a minimize on Zahabi’s nostril, although Zahabi had his justifiable share of moments, showing to out-strike Vera within the opening body. Vera then pressured Zahabi through the second spherical, which included a jab particularly that appeared to rock Zahabi. The Canadian, nevertheless, managed to outlive the second spherical and rallied within the third, digging with crisp combos and leg kicks.
All three judges scored the bout 29-28, with Zahabi getting two judges’ nods to attain the cut up choice win.
Aiemann Zahabi Will get Cut up Determination Nod Over Marlon Vera At UFC Vancouver
Zahabi is the worst fighter I’ve ever seen that retains profitable, no energy, no hanging, no wrestling, no talent, simply pure mid.
— ErnieTastyFresh
(@ErnieTastyFresh) October 19, 2025
Zahabi has now received seven straight fights, which additionally features a victory over Jose Aldo earlier this yr at UFC 315.
Vera has now misplaced three straight and 4 of his final 5. His final win got here towards Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292.
