A bantamweight clash pitting “The Ultimate Fighter 29” winner
Ricky
Turcios against Aiemann
Zahabi has been added to the lineup for a
UFC event on July 9.
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The promotion announced the bout on Monday. The card is headlined
by a lightweight showdown between Rafael dos
Anjos and Rafael
Fiziev.
Turcios advanced through the reality show with decision wins over
Dan
Argueta and Liudvik
Sholinian before garnering a split verdict against Brady
Hiestand in the finale at UFC on ESPN 30 on Aug. 28. The Team
Alpha Male product known as “Pretty Ricky” has compiled an 11-2
career mark while competing in organizations such as Bellator, Fury
Fighting Championship and King of the Cage.
Zahabi, meanwhile, is 2-2 in four Octagon appearances. The
34-year-old Tristar Gym representative is coming off a first-round
KO of Drako
Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night 185 in February 2021.