Aiemann Zahabi vs Marlon Vera

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1Key stats ledof 7 compared5
8-3UFC record16-11
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
1,067ELO rating: Zahabi leads1,046
0Win streak: Vera leads1
WWWWLLast 5 (old → new)LLLLW
25.0%Finish rate: Vera leads75.0%
68"Reach: Vera leads70"
5' 8"Height: Level5' 8"
38 yrsAge33 yrs
OrthodoxStanceSwitch
52.9Sig. strikes / fight: Vera leads57.5
0.1Takedowns / fight: Vera leads0.5

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

1Zahabi leads the series0
  1. Zahabi wonDecision - Split · R3UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen · Oct 18, 2025

Who wins? fan vote

How they win share of UFC wins

ZahabiKODEC
VeraKOSUBDEC
2 (25.0%)KO/TKO: Vera leads8 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Vera leads4 (25.0%)
6 (75.0%)Decision: Zahabi leads4 (25.0%)

Common opponents (3)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

582Sig. strikes landed: Vera leads1,552
48.1%Strike accuracy: Zahabi leads47.9%
3Knockdowns: Vera leads16
403Head strikes: Vera leads839
91Body strikes: Vera leads341
88Leg strikes: Vera leads372

Grappling career totals

1Takedowns landed: Vera leads14
14.3%Takedown accuracy: Vera leads45.2%
5:33Control time: Vera leads32:54
0Sub. attempts: Vera leads18
1Reversals: Level1

Career UFC bouts

11Fights: Vera leads27
8Wins: Vera leads16
3Losses: Zahabi leads11
2Finishes: Vera leads12
72.7%Win rate: Zahabi leads59.3%
0Title fights: Vera leads1
7Best win streak: Zahabi leads5
1,115Peak ELO: Vera leads1,204
323Days / fight: Vera leads162
135 lbs.Weight135 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 0 / 1 ratings

—Overall7.6
—Striking8.9
—Grappling5.9
—Wrestling6.0
—Cardio5.4
—Chin9.4
—Power8.8
—Excitement8.8

Aiemann Zahabi vs Marlon Vera: Matchup Breakdown

Aiemann Zahabi is 8-3 in the Bantamweight division with a 72.7% win rate. Marlon Vera is 16-11 at Bantamweight, winning 59.3% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Aiemann Zahabi leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen on Oct 18, 2025, won by Aiemann Zahabi by Decision - Split in round 3.

Aiemann Zahabi holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,067 to 1,046. Career peaks are 1,115 for Aiemann Zahabi and 1,204 for Marlon Vera. Aiemann Zahabi has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 8 victories, a 25.0% finish rate. Marlon Vera has 8 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.

Aiemann Zahabi stands 5' 8" with a reach of 68" and fights orthodox. Marlon Vera is 5' 8" with a reach of 70", switch. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Marlon Vera. Aiemann Zahabi is 38, Marlon Vera is 33.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Aiemann Zahabi has landed 582 significant strikes at 48.1% accuracy with 1 takedown and 5:33 of control time. Marlon Vera has landed 1,552 at 47.9% with 14 takedowns and 32:54 of control.

Aiemann Zahabi has 0 title fights (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Marlon Vera. They share 3 common opponents: Sean O'Malley, Jose Aldo, Pedro Munhoz.

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Have Aiemann Zahabi and Marlon Vera fought before?

Yes. Aiemann Zahabi and Marlon Vera have fought once in the UFC. Aiemann Zahabi won by split decision at UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen on October 18, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Aiemann Zahabi or Marlon Vera?

Marlon Vera has more UFC wins: 16 to 8. Aiemann Zahabi's UFC record is 8-3; Marlon Vera's is 16-11.

KO/TKO wins: Aiemann Zahabi 2, Marlon Vera 8. Submission wins: Aiemann Zahabi 0, Marlon Vera 4.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Aiemann Zahabi or Marlon Vera?

Aiemann Zahabi and Marlon Vera are the same height: 5'8". Marlon Vera has the longer reach: 70 inches to 68.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.