Featherweight is one of the most competitive, consistently entertaining divisions in the UFC and this bout will have an immediate impact on the complexion of the 145-pound ranks.
Unbeaten in five Octagon appearances and brandishing a 13-fight winning streak overall, Magomedsharipov has spent the last two years living up to the advanced billing that preceded his arrival on the biggest stage in the sport. He’s equal parts flashy and fundamental, showing creativity with his striking, but a strong, technical base when it comes to his grappling, which makes him a considerable threat, even in a division as flush with talent as featherweight.