The UFC has officially added an exciting bantamweight showdown between Marlon “Chito” Vera and Canada's own Aiemann Zahabi to the UFC Vancouver fight card scheduled for October 18, 2025. Both fighters are top-ten contenders in the 135-pound division, promising a high-stakes battle in front of the Canadian crowd at Rogers Arena.

Aiemann Zahabi, ranked 10th in the bantamweight division, is riding a six-fight win streak, highlighted by a major victory over former featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 315 in May. Zahabi, brother of renowned trainer Firas Zahabi, has built momentum as a tough and skilled competitor, eager to climb further up the rankings.

On the other side, Marlon Vera, ranked 7th, is a seasoned contender with a record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Vera was initially

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