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Zahabi defeated Vera in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/tntsportsufc
Aiemann Zahabi lives a fairy tale in MMA. This Saturday (18), in Canada, the home athlete claimed another victim in the octagon: Marlon Vera. This marked the veteran's seventh consecutive victory. The protagonist of an unlikely UFC career, the 37-year-old fighter, who defeated the legend José Aldo and now the former bantamweight title challenger (up to 61,2 kg) is closer to joining the top 5 in the category.
Living the best moment of his career and fighting at home, Zahabi, previously seen by many as just a hard-working professional, was tipped by bookmakers as the favorite to beat Chito and did not disappoint. UFC Vancouver, the Canadian defeated the Ecuadorian by split decision.
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Zahabi and his coolness in the octagon
Vera started the fight on the attack. Playing at home, Zahabi was cautious in his approach, relying on low kicks. Comfortable in the exchanges, Vera opened his toolbox and landed hard strikes, mixing kicks and punches. At the end of the first round, Zahabi sought to attack more and grew in strength, posing a threat to his opponent with crosses.
In the second round, Vera unleashed a series of punches. At one point, the Ecuadorian rocked Zahabi with a clean jab. Frightened by the attack, the Canadian played defensively. Confident, Vera landed a powerful punch to his opponent's waistline. In the final stretch of the second round, Zahabi went all-in and blitzed his opponent.
In the third and final round, the athletes didn't slow down. Zahabi moved forward, but Vera attacked him. Encouraged by the fans, the Canadian retaliated, landing punches on his opponent. Vera, in turn, landed solid kicks on the Canadian. In response, Zahabi landed powerful punches on the Ecuadorian. In the final minute, the fighters continued exchanging blows, with Vera being more effective, but Zahabi attacking more.
Fiorot destroys opponent and silences Canada
Fiorot celebrates UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Former UFC flyweight (up to 57 kg) title challenger, Manon Fiorot recovered from the defeat to the champion Valentina Shevchenko in the best possible way. Even fighting in hostile territory, the French ignored the good moment of Jasmine Jasudavicius, riding high on five victories, and needed just one round to triumph.
Sharp in her striking, Fiorot landed a straight left that rocked the Canadian. The Frenchwoman then punished Jasudavicius with knees and punches on the ground, only stopping when the referee declared the fight over. Thus, the athlete, ranked second in her category, continues her rise.
Intense!
Pressure from the French @ManonFiorot_MMA right at the beginning to win the Jasmine Jasudavicius No. #UFCVancouver!
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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) October 19, 2025
Jourdain shines and brings joy to Canadians
Jourdain submitted Grant in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Charles Jourdain became a different fighter after switching from featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) to bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg). If before the Canadian finished Victor Henry, now, has achieved his second consecutive victory by finishing davey grant quickly in the UFC Vancouver.
In just one round, the athlete disoriented the veteran with a flying knee, and when the fight went to the ground, he displayed his technique by applying a guillotine. Charles was so confident that he celebrated the victory before the referee called the end of the fight. Keep an eye on him in this division!
Canada started the main card with a bang #UFCVancouver!
Completion of @JourdainAir right in the first round!
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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) October 18, 2025
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