Aiemann Zahabi prepares for fight against Sean O'Malley this Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
UFC bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi, who currently holds a six-fight win streak, will face former champion Sean O'Malley at UFC White House on Sunday. The 38-year-old Canadian, ranked No. 8 in the 135-pound division, has significant recent victories, including wins over Jose Aldo and Chito Vera. Zahabi aims to establish himself as the clear No. 1 contender with a victory against O'Malley, who is looking to regain his championship status.
- •Aiemann Zahabi holds the longest active win streak at bantamweight.
- •Zahabi defeated Jose Aldo and Chito Vera in 2025.
- •He is scheduled to fight Sean O'Malley this Sunday.
- •Zahabi is currently ranked No. 8 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Anything but Fighting: Aiemann Zahabi loves Dragon Ball Z, Naruto
- 5:00 PMMMA Fighting — Anything but Fighting: Aiemann Zahabi loves Dragon Ball Z, Naruto
"WASHINGTON, D.C. — UFC bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss everything from his favorite anime, namely Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, enjoying these series with his daughters, and more. Zahabi (14-2) currently holds the longest active win streak in the UFC’s 135-pound division having defeated his past six opponents at that weight, and he seeks to become the no-doubt No. 1 contender when he fights former champion Sean O’Malley this Sunday at UFC White House. The 38-year-old Canadian picked up the biggest wins of his career in 2025, first winning a back-and-forth battle against the legendary Jose Aldo at UFC 315 and following that up with perennially ranked bantamweight Chito Vera. Currently No. 8 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, Zahabi would break into the elite of the division if he can pull off the upset against O’Malley, who seeks his own chance to regain gold.
"Aiemann Zahabi enjoys watching anime with his family
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:00 PMAnything but Fighting: Aiemann Zahabi loves Dragon Ball Z, Naruto
Aiemann Zahabi enjoys watching anime with his family
- MMA FightingJun 14, 2026, 5:00 PMAnything but Fighting: Aiemann Zahabi loves Dragon Ball Z, Naruto
WASHINGTON, D.C. — UFC bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss everything from his favorite anime, namely Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, enjoying these series with his daughters, and more. Zahabi (14-2) currently holds the longest active win streak in the UFC’s 135-pound division having defeated his past six opponents at that weight, and he seeks to become the no-doubt No. 1 contender when he fights former champion Sean O’Malley this Sunday at UFC White House. The 38-year-old Canadian picked up the biggest wins of his career in 2025, first winning a back-and-forth battle against the legendary Jose Aldo at UFC 315 and following that up with perennially ranked bantamweight Chito Vera. Currently No. 8 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, Zahabi would break into the elite of the division if he can pull off the upset against O’Malley, who seeks his own chance to regain gold.
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