US EditionCanadian Bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi to Face Former Champion on UFC White House Card
Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi, with a key win over Jose Aldo, prepares alongside brother and trainer Firas Zahabi for a UFC event at the White House.
- On March 8, 2026, The Canadian Press reported Aiemann Zahabi will have his brother Firas Zahabi in his corner.
- After a 2017 KO loss to Ricardo Ramos at UFC 217, Zahabi worked on his mental game and used 'The Tools' to reset.
- At UFC 315 in May, Zahabi defeated UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo by decision, with Georges St‑Pierre in his corner.
- President Donald Trump is a noted UFC fan and UFC president Dana White introduced Trump at the 2024 RNC, while Zahabi owns a small brokerage firm managing a couple of produce trucks.
- The card features a lightweight unification between 'El Matador' and 'The Highlight', with Ciryl Gane and Michael Chandler also appearing.
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