UFC rising Bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi is set to face former UFC champion José Aldo this Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ahead of the highly anticipated fight, fans have been wondering if he is related to Georges St-Pierre’s legendary head coach, Firas Zahabi.
Exploring the Link Between Aiemann Zahabi and Famed Coach of Georges St-Pierre, Firas Zahabi
Aiemann Zahabi made his UFC debut in 2017 against Reginaldo Vieira, securing a unanimous victory. He then went on to lose two fights but made a strong comeback and hasn’t looked back since. He has built an impressive resume and is currently riding a five-fight winning streak. This success has gained him popularity among fans, sparking questions about whether he is related to Firas Zahabi.
So, who is Firas Zahabi? He’s a well-known figure in the MMA community. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was awarded to him in 2011 by John Danaher. Firas is also the owner of the famous Tristar Gym. He rose to fame when he became the head coach of UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre following GSP’s welterweight title loss to Matt Serra at UFC 69.
The question still remains. Is rising UFC bantamweight contender Aiemann related to Firas Zahabi? The answer is yes, he is Firas’ younger brother. Aiemann was born in Laval, Quebec, Canada, on November 19, into a Lebanese family.
The Zahabi family is deeply religious and practices Islam. Aiemann’s older brother, Firas, is often seen on podcasts sharing positivity and discussing Islamic philosophy.
Aiemann Zahabi Aims To Make Canada Proud With Upcoming UFC Performance
Aiemann Zahabi is riding high on confidence as he enters the bout on a five-fight winning streak, while Jose Aldo is coming off a split decision loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 307.
During the UFC 315 media day, Aiemann shared that he’s looking forward to delivering a great performance in front of his home country and making them proud.
“It’s going to be huge for me. I’m a proud Montrealer, I’m proud to represent Quebec and Canada. It’s a great country, some awkward things happening on the world stage, but it’s nice to do my part, and I would love to represent them properly Saturday with a great performance.”
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However, Aldo missed the Bantamweight weight limit, weighing in at over 143 pounds, and the bout has been officially moved to Featherweight. It will be interesting to see how the Canadian handles these unexpected challenges thrown his way.