Aiemann Zahabi secured a narrow split decision victory over Marlon “Chito” Vera in the bantamweight headliner at UFC Fight Night 262 in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday night. Two of the three judges scored the bout 29-28 in favor of Zahabi, while the dissenting judge awarded the same score to Vera, resulting in a 2–1 decision for the Canadian veteran.
Aiemann Zahabi vs. Marlon “Chito” Vera
Vera, a former title challenger from Ecuador, set the tone early by pressing Zahabi against the fence and targeting leg kicks in the opening round. He also landed a notable combination that momentarily stunned Zahabi.