TUF 29 winner Ricky Turcios to fight Aiemann Zahabi at July 9 UFC show

Ricky Turcios’ UFC career is about to begin.

The Ultimate Fighter 29 bantamweight tournament winner will fight Aimeann Zahabi (8-2) at a UFC event on July 9 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, the promotion announced Monday.

Turcios (11-2), a Team Alpha Male representative, defeated Brady Hiestand by split decision to secure a UFC contract. During the TUF 29 season, Turcios also scored wins over Daniel Argueta and Liudvik Sholinian to secure his spot at the live finale...