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UFC White House live blog: Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi
Sean O’Malley and Aiemann Zahabi face off at UFC White House
This is the UFC White House live blog for Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, the main card bantamweight bout Sunday at the White House in Washington, D.C.
A former UFC champion, O’Malley looks to hold on to his No. 5 spot in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings when he takes on the No. 8-ranked Zahabi.
O’Malley (19-3, 1 NC) recently got back in the win column with a unanimous decision win over Song Yadong at UFC 324. Prior to that, he lost consecutive title fights to rival Merab Dvalishvili. “Suga” eyes a rematch with current bantamweight champion Petr Yan after the two fought to a split decision in 2022, with O’Malley walking out with the victory and then winning the bantamweight title in his next fight against Aljamain Sterling.
Aiemann Zahabi | The Full Story
Aiemann Zahabi knew at 16 years old that he wanted to be a mixed martial artist and that his future consisted of fighting in the UFC. Then, he was an ambitious teen witnessing the rise of Georges St-Pierre and learning alongside the welterweight icon under the watchful eye of his brother Firas at Montreal’s Tristar Gym . On June 14, the 38-year-old French-Canadian faces off with former bantamweight champion “Suga” Sean O’Malley in the final non-title fight at UFC Freedom 250, a historic event taking place on the South Lawn of the White House.
The 22-year-old journey was anything but direct, which is why this moment, regardless of how things play out on Sunday, is a massive win for the ascending dark horse.
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Ex-MMA Insider Opens Up on Why Aiemann Zahabi’s White House Fight Means So Much
Aiemann Zahabi‘s opportunity to fight at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House means more than just another bout. Former MMA insider Joe Ferraro smiled as he reflected on first meeting Zahabi when he was a teenager.
Zahabi faces a tough test, as he faces former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. The bout carries high stakes, particularly in the bantamweight title picture. A decisive win could secure a title shot, especially given the current landscape of the division.
The Montreal native will be the only Canadian featured on the card. Given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Ferraro is proud that Zahabi is in that spot.
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