The knockout earned Zahabi a US$50,000 performance bonus from the UFC.
The two were originally slated to meet in December. But Zahabi, a 33-year-old from Laval, Que., who is the younger brother of renowned trainer Firas Zahabi, had to pull out after testing positive for COVID-19. I feel fantastic, Zabai said afterwards. I used to think winning in the UFC was great. But you know what feels even better? Breaking a two-fight losing streak, winning in the UFC with a knockout.
Zahabi (8-2-0) had lost two straight since defeated Reginaldo Vieira by decision in February 2017. He dropped a decision to Vince (Vandetta) Morales in May 2019 and was knocked out by Ricardo (Carcacinha) Ramos at UFC 217 in November 2017.
Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi ends losing streak with knockout win
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Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi ends losing streak with big UFC knockout
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