Aiemann Zahabi
Canadian mixed martial arts fighter (born 1987)
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Aiemann Zahabi (born November 19, 1987) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He currently 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 January 27, 2026, he is #6 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[5]
Laval, Quebec, Canada
| Aiemann Zahabi | |
|---|---|
Zahabi in 2024 | |
| Born | November 19, 1987 Laval, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 68[1] in (173 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Team | Tristar Gym |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Firas Zahabi (brother)[3] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Early life
Zahabi was born and raised in Quebec, Canada to a Lebanese family.[6]
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.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Zahabi debuted at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne against Reginaldo Vieira. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]
In his second fight for the promotion, Zahabi faced Ricardo Ramos on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217.[9] He lost the fight by knockout in the third round.[10]
Zahabi faced Vince Morales on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 151.[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Zahabi was expected to face promotional newcomer Drako Rodriguez on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183.[13] However Zahabi tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scratched, with no replacement being sought for Drako.[14] The pair was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185 on February 20, 2021.[15] 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.[16][17] Zahabi won the fight via knockout in round one.[18] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[19]
Zahabi faced The Ultimate Fighter 29 bantamweight winner Ricky Turcios on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 39.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]
Zahabi faced Aori Qileng on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[22] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[23]
Zahabi faced Javid Basharat on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238.[24] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[25]
Zahabi was scheduled to face Marcus McGhee on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242.[26] However, Zahabi withdrew from the bout and therefore the bout was cancelled.[27][28]
Zahabi faced Pedro Munhoz on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.[29] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]
Zahabi is scheduled to face former two-time UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo in a Featherweight bout on May 15, 2025 at UFC 315.[31] The bout was originally scheduled for Bantamweight, but was changed on the day of the weigh-ins after Aldo couldn't make weight.[32] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[33] 16 out of 20 media outlets scored the bout for Aldo.[34]
Zahabi faced former UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Marlon Vera on October 18, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 262.[35] He won the fight by split decision.[36]
Zahabi is scheduled to face former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley on June 14, 2026 at UFC Freedom 250.[37]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Drako Rodriguez[19]
Mixed martial arts record
| 16 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–2 | Marlon Vera | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen | October 18, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 13–2 | José Aldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 315 | May 10, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 12–2 | Pedro Munhoz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi | November 2, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 11–2 | Javid Basharat | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev | March 2, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Aori Qileng | KO (punches) | UFC 289 | June 10, 2023 | 1 | 1:04 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 9–2 | Ricky Turcios | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev | July 9, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Drako Rodriguez | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis | February 20, 2021 | 1 | 3:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (140.5 lb) bout; Rodriguez missed weight. Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 7–2 | Vince Morales | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | May 4, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Ricardo Ramos | KO (spinning elbow) | UFC 217 | November 4, 2017 | 3 | 1:58 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Reginaldo Vieira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne | February 19, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 6–0 | Kyle Oliveira | TKO (knee injury) | Prestige FC 2 | March 12, 2016 | 1 | 2:17 | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jeremy Dichiara | TKO (punches) | Hybrid Pro Series 4 | October 17, 2015 | 1 | 0:18 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 4–0 | Scott Farhat | KO (punch) | Rivals MMA 1 | March 13, 2015 | 1 | 2:36 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 3–0 | Wesley Bowman | Submission (ankle lock) | Hybrid Pro Series 2 | November 15, 2014 | 1 | 4:40 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | Phillip Deschambeault | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Wednesday Night Fights 1 | March 5, 2014 | 1 | 2:33 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kyle Vivian | TKO (submission to punches) | SLAMM 1 | November 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:28 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Bantamweight debut. |