Aiemann Zahabi vs Ricky Turcios — Fight recap

Aiemann Zahabi defeated Ricky Turcios by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 9, 2022, at UFC Fight Night, with referee Mike Beltran officiating. Zahabi dominated the striking exchanges, landing 54 significant strikes at 51% accuracy while Turcios managed only 27 significant strikes on a dismal 11% clip.

The striking disparity was particularly evident in leg kicks, where Zahabi landed 27 of 32 attempts compared to Turcios's 8 of 10, establishing a clear technical advantage throughout the bout. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, keeping the contest strictly on the feet where Zahabi's superior accuracy and volume control proved decisive across all three rounds.

The victory solidified Zahabi's position in the bantamweight division and positioned him for a step up in competition.