LAS VEGAS– Aiemann Zahabi beat Javid Basharat with a consentaneous choice Saturday on the initial card at UFC Fight Night 238 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Have a look inside the battle with Zahabi, who distressed a 9-1 wagering preferred to hand him the very first loss of his profession.
Zahabi on the battle’s crucial minute
Aiemann Zahabi def. Javid Basharat, UFC Fight Night 23
(There were) not a surprises, however it did take me a while to sort of find out his reach and his variety. I understood that he had a bag of techniques. He has a taekwondo background. I didn’t desire to strike him with anything too hard, spinning sensible. I didn’t wish to strike him with a spinning back fist or a spinning back kick that would put me out or something like that. I had to actually take my time.”
Zahabi on a taunt from Basharat
Aiemann Zahabi def. Javid Basharat, UFC Fight Night 238
“Early in Round 1 when I tossed the very first overhand right, the method he pulled, I missed it, and I resembled, ‘Oh, OK, so I still have not discovered the variety, so I’ve got to be truly cautious before I toss.’ When I missed out on the very first punch, when he averted, he returned. He’s like, ‘Hey sibling, you’re packing up excessive. Relax.’ He stated something like that. I can’t keep in mind the specific quote or whatever, however he teased me packing up on the shot. It was quite amusing. I didn’t get irritated at the time. It was type of like with Ricky (Turcios). I do not let it get to me, and I simply continue combating my video game till I figure you out.”
Zahabi on what he desires next
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA– MARCH 02: (R-L) Aiemann Zahabi of Canada punches Javid Basharat of Afghanistan in a bantamweight bout throughout the UFC Fight Night occasion at UFC APEX on March 02, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC by means of Getty Images)
“I do not have much in mind. It’s Ramadan in a couple of days, so we’re going to begin with that. My group and my supervisor, we’re going to look over who’s next. What’s up there for me? What’s a chance? And we’ll take something, ideally, before the year ends.”
To hear more from Zahabi, have a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.
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