Aiemann Zahabi

Early life Zahabi was born and raised in Quebec, Canada to a Lebanese family.

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Zahabi debuted at UFC Fight Night 105 against Reginaldo Vieira. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

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

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

Zahabi was expected to face promotional newcomer Drako Rodriguez on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183. However Zahabi tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scratched, with no replacement being sought for Drako. The pair was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185 on February 20, 2021. 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. Zahabi won the fight via knockout in round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

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

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

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

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

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

Zahabi was scheduled to face former two-time UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo in a Featherweight bout on May 15, 2025 at UFC 315. The bout was originally scheduled for Bantamweight, but was changed on the day of the weigh-ins after Aldo couldn't make weight. He won the fight by unanimous decision. 16 out of 20 media outlets scored the bout for Aldo.

Zahabi faced former UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Marlon Vera on October 18, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 262. He won the fight by split decision.

Zahabi faced former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley on June 14, 2026 at UFC Freedom 250. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Sean O'Malley TKO (punches) UFC Freedom 250

Washington, D.C., United States Win

Marlon Vera Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

José Aldo Decision (unanimous) UFC 315

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Pedro Munhoz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Javid Basharat Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Aori Qileng KO (punches) UFC 289

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Ricky Turcios Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Drako Rodriguez KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Vince Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Loss

Ricardo Ramos KO (spinning back elbow) UFC 217

New York City, New York, United States Win

Reginaldo Vieira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Win

Kyle Oliveira TKO (knee injury) Prestige FC 2

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Win

Jeremy Dichiara TKO (punches) Hybrid Pro Series 4

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Scott Farhat KO (punch) Rivals MMA 1

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Wesley Bowman Submission (ankle lock) Hybrid Pro Series 2

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win

Phillip Deschambeault Submission (rear-naked choke) Wednesday Night Fights 1

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Kyle Vivian TKO (submission to punches) SLAMM 1

Montreal, Quebec, Canada