Marlon "Chito" Vera from Ecuador and Canadian Aiemann Zahabi will meet at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. This Bantamweight bout is part of the UFC Fight Night 262 event.
Vera, with 23 wins and 10 losses, turned pro over a decade ago. He recently faced Deiveson Figueiredo but lost by unanimous decision last August. Zahabi has 13 wins and 2 losses, fighting since around the same period, and is enjoying momentum with a recent win over veteran Jose Aldo.
Zahabi, coming off a victory against a well-known fighter like Aldo, may find confidence when facing Vera, who battles without decisive impact losses. The fight involves Zahabi moving down to Bantamweight from Featherweight contrasting with Vera's consistency within his weight class.
Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi Betting Odds
- Underdog: Marlon Vera : 2.1 (+108)
- Favorite: Aiemann Zahabi : 1.8 (-125)
| Method of victory | Marlon Vera | Aiemann Zahabi |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.0 (+600) | 11.5 (+1050) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.8 (+275) | 2.1 (+110) |
Marlon Vera stands as the favorite with odds of 2.1 (+108). Aiemann Zahabi follows closely at 1.8 (-125) as the underdog. For knockouts, Vera holds higher odds of 7.0 (+600), while Zahabi gleans long-shot odds of 11.5 (+1050). If going to a decision, Vera shows at 3.8 (+275), and Zahabi presents better potential returns at 2.1 (+110). The numbers suggest a tight bout, with both having their strengths and value plays in different outcomes. Betting on Vera brings modest risks; however, choosing Zahabi could provide noteworthy returns if a finish happens by points or decision.
What time is Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi fight
Live coverage for the Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
How and where to watch the Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi Fight
You can watch Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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