In the combat sports community, fighters often have great respect for the legends of the sport. One such individual is Canadian UFC legend Georges St-Pierre, admired by many within the promotion largely due to his kind-hearted camaraderie with everyone. Recently, GSP demonstrated his compassionate nature again by motivating fellow Canadian fighter Aiemann Zahabi ahead of his upcoming fight.
Aiemann Zahabi faced UFC veteran Pedro Munhoz at UFC Edmonton. The fight card featured several exceptional matchups that captured significant attention. Among these was the bout between Zahabi and Munhoz, where the Canadian fighter demonstrated his outstanding striking skills, ultimately defeating his opponent. Interestingly, Zahabi shared the motivation behind his impressive performance after the fight.
Before the fight when I was backstage, GSP called, he’s like, ‘Listen, you are better than him at everywhere, but you’re gonna have to do it for fifteen minutes nonstop, you can’t take a break in there’…
Aiemann Zahabi via UFC Edmonton post-fight press conference
Georges St-Pierre, a highly respected icon, took the time to reach out to his fellow Canadian fighter personally. During their conversation, St-Pierre highlighted the extensive experience of his opponent, Pedro Munhoz. He urged Zahabi to exercise caution, reminding him of the unpredictable nature of the sport. Zahabi listened intently to GSP’s sage advice and entered the octagon with a focused mindset.
Aiemann Zahabi reveals how a pre-fight phone call from Georges St-Pierre lifted his confidence to beat Pedro Munhoz at #UFCEdmonton.
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During the three-round fight, he demonstrated impressive skills to dominate his Brazilian opponent for 15 minutes. Following his loss, Munhoz has now experienced a losing streak of three fights, with only one victory in his last seven bouts. In contrast, Zahabi celebrated his victory at UFC Edmonton. In a post-fight interview, Zahabi expressed his thoughts on the encounter.
Aiemann Zahabi reveals the impact of his mental coach ahead of his UFC Edmonton fight
Aiemann Zahabi is a 36-year-old rising star in the UFC bantamweight division. In his eight-fight UFC career, he has suffered only two defeats. However, during this impressive journey, Zahabi faced challenges with his mental health, often grappling with self-doubt before his fights. To address these issues, the 36-year-old hired a mental coach ahead of his matchup against Munhoz.
Having a mental coach really helped hold the mirror to me and heped me realize how good I actually am and I shouldn’t be nervous when I get those butterflies. I’m actually living my dream, I’m the man in the arena… I should go in there and be brave and it was the first time I fought free…
Aiemann Zahabi via UFC Edmonton post-fight interview
“It was the first time I fought free.”
Aiemann Zahabi (@Aiemannzahabi) discusses how using a mental coach helped elevate his game for his matchup at #UFCEdmonton
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The 36-year-old Canadian fighter credited his victory primarily to his mental coach and brother, Firas Zahabi, for their continuous support. With this win, Aiemann Zahabi aims to achieve a higher ranking in the UFC bantamweight division. As such, he is seeking to rise further through the ranks of the promotion.
