EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Aiemann Zahabi desires to take a step-up in his combating profession, and he feels he’s earned the proper to name for it.
Zahabi (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is coming off a dominant win over former title contender Pedro Munhoz at Saturday’s UFC Combat Evening 246, – a outcome that put him on a five-fight successful streak. With the win over Munhoz (20-10 MMA, 10-10 UFC), Zahabi hopes to get a spot on the UFC official bantamweight rankings, and if not, he’d nonetheless wish to get a ranked title for his subsequent outing.
“It could be good that on Tuesday I get up, and I’m within the prime 15,” Zahabi instructed reporters on the UFC Combat Evening 246 post-fight press convention. “If not, a giant title that’s within the prime 15 can be nice, too. I’ve to speak to Firas and Sean Shelby and see what’s an excellent timeline for us to come back again. Possibly they arrive again to Canada early within the 12 months. In the event that they do, I’ll be there. It’s by no means been straightforward for me to e-book a battle, however I acquired two on this 12 months and hopefully two or three subsequent 12 months.”
Zahabi’s determination win over Munhoz is arguably his greatest profession win, given the title worth of the Brazilian. He believes that not solely did he present the world that he’s a prime expertise at 135 kilos, however extra importantly, he confirmed that to himself
“I’m so completely satisfied,” Zahabi stated when requested about his efficiency. “Now I really feel like I’ve earned my place, and now I don’t must be afraid to get in there. I ought to do it with braveness and bravado, and I really feel like I confirmed that tonight. I stood in there for 15 (minutes).”
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