Tag Archives: Team Zahabi

Aiemann Zahabi Fightquest 17 post-fight interview

Facing a opponent with over 25 amateur boxing matches, Aiemann Zahabi won by 3rd round rear-naked choke at Fightquest 17. I spoke with the 23 year-old after the fight about utilizing his Muay Thai background, going for the finish, the … Continue reading

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Boxing and MMA mix to produce Dynamite Fight Night 1 (updated w/ MMA & Box card)

Though normally at war with each other promotionally, boxing and MMA will come together for an evening of amateur fights Saturday, March 19th.  Dynamite Fight Night‘s first event takes place at Le Skratch in Laval, and features twelve bouts – … Continue reading

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Firas Zahabi post-fight after Fightquest 16

After his team went 6-2 for the night, I spoke with Firas Zahabi about his thoughts on the fights, why he thinks the amateur scene is necessary for young mixed martial artists, his advice to fighters who lose, how Georges … Continue reading

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Ian Perron Fightquest 16 Post-Fight Interview

After winning a judge’s decision against Emmanuel Crevier in Fightquest 16‘s main event, I spoke with an excited Ian Perron about how he pulled off the win, how his shins feel after repeatedly kicking his opponent, how getting into a … Continue reading

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Fightquest 16 Post-Fight Interview with Kevin Dellow

After rapidly dispatching his opponent Jordan Turcotte via first round rear naked choke at Fightquest 16, I spoke with a victorious Kevin Dellow about his opponent’s big mistake, winning his first amateur fight, and his desire for greater challenges in … Continue reading

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Ian Perron Fightquest 16 Pre-Fight Interview

In the hours leading up to Fightquest 16, I spoke with main-event fighter Ian Perron about his goals for the fight, his non-stop training at Tristar with the Zahabi camp, what drives an amateur, and why also being a martial … Continue reading

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Neil Sheppard Fightquest 16 Pre-Fight Interview

Prior to his bout at Fightquest 16 against Mick Dufort, I spoke with Zahabi MMA’s Neil Sheppard about his pre-fight mentality, his MMA training, the challenges of amateur rules, his love of being punched in the face, and his plans … Continue reading

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