Ilia Topuria Inspired UFC Edmonton's Aiemann Zahabi To Give Pedro Munhoz First Stoppage Loss

A Deep Dive Into What Happened

Ilia Topuria may be in a different weight class than Aiemann Zahabi, but he still had a big impact on Zahabi's fight at UFC Edmonton.

After Topuria finished Damon Jackson in the first round, Zahabi approached "El Matador" and said that his victory inspired him going into his bantamweight bout against Pedro Munhoz.

Zahabi Defeated Pedro Munhoz

He made the most of the inspiration, stopping Munhoz for the first time in the latter's career in the second round via body shots.

"Watching Ilia Topuria come out and do what he did today inspired me a lot," Zahabi said at his post-fight news conference.

He added that Topuria showed him that "anything is possible" if he "really put (his) mind to it."

Zahabi also gave credit to his coaches, training partners and family for their support.

Topuria's Performance Set The Tone

Topuria is one of the most exciting prospects in the UFC, and his performance against Jackson was another example of his immense potential.

The Georgian featherweight is now 5-0 in the UFC, and he has finished all of his opponents in the first round.

His aggressive style and powerful striking have made him a fan favorite, and he is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about fighters in the sport.

Zahabi's Victory Was A Big Moment For Him

Zahabi is a veteran of the UFC, but he had never been able to finish an opponent before.

His victory over Munhoz was a major accomplishment for him, and it showed that he is still capable of competing at a high level.

The 35-year-old Canadian is now 10-3 in the UFC, and he is hoping to continue his climb up the bantamweight rankings.

Topuria And Zahabi Are Both Rising Stars

Topuria and Zahabi are both rising stars in the UFC, and they are both capable of making a major impact on their respective divisions.

Topuria is one of the most exciting young fighters in the UFC, and he has the potential to become a champion.

Zahabi is a veteran of the UFC, and he has shown that he is still capable of competing at a high level.

Both fighters are looking to make a statement in the UFC, and they are both capable of doing so.