On March 2nd, featherweight prospect Zabit Magomedsharipov will encounter his first legitimate step up in difficulty since joining the UFC in late 2017. With three of his four appearances in the UFC ending in submission (and the lone decision netting a Fight of the Night bonus), fans and pundits have been clamoring for Zabit to move further along the contender track. UFC 235 could be Zabit’s golden ticket.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Evaluation
However, I am not sold on Zabit. While his stance switching and Showtime kicks are exciting, there is plenty missing from Zabit’s technical wheelhouse.