Category: Zabit Magomedsharipov

  • Zabit Magomedsharipov wants featherweight title shot next, but open to Yair Rodriguez fight

    Zabit Magomedsharipov wants featherweight title shot next, but open to Yair Rodriguez fight

    UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov wants a featherweight title shot next, but he’s also open to a fight with Yair Rodriguez. Magomedsharipov recently defeated Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Moscow to improve his UFC record to a perfect 6-0. The victory improved his UFC record to 18-1 and he is currently riding […]

  • UFC rankings update: Zabit Magomedsharipov climbs at featherweight

    UFC rankings update: Zabit Magomedsharipov climbs at featherweight

    The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of Saturday’s UFC Moscow card, and as expected there have been a few key changes — though only a few divisions were affected. Most notably, main event winner Zabit Magomedsharipov took a significant climb at featherweight on the strength of his decision win over Calvin […]

  • What’s next for Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar after UFC Moscow?

    What’s next for Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar after UFC Moscow?

    Zabit Magomedsharipov was looking to remain undefeated inside the Octagon in the main event of UFC Moscow. There, he was taking on Calvin Kattar, who was coming off of a very impressive knockout win over Ricardo Lamas in June. The winner could very well get the next title shot, so the stakes were high. In […]

  • Pros react to Zabit Magomedsharipov defeating Calvin Kattar at UFC Moscow

    Pros react to Zabit Magomedsharipov defeating Calvin Kattar at UFC Moscow

    A key featherweight bout between perennial division contenders Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar headlined today’s UFC Moscow event. Magomedsharipov (17-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 235 event. The Russian standout had gone a perfect 5-0 under the UFC banner prior to […]

  • UFC Moscow Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)

    UFC Moscow Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)

    A key featherweight bout between Zabit Magomedsharipov on Calvin Kattar headlines today’s UFC Moscow event. Magomedsharipov (17-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at UFC 235 this past March in Las Vegas. Since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2017, ‘ZaBeast’ has gone […]

  • UFC Moscow Results and Highlights

    UFC Moscow Results and Highlights

    Zabit Magomedsharipov will square off with fellow featherweight contender in the main event of UFC Moscow. ‘ZaBeast’ will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 235 event. Since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2017, Magomedsharipov has gone a perfect 5-0 which includes […]

  • Calvin Kattar says Zabit Magomedsharipov signed the wrong contract for UFC Moscow

    Calvin Kattar says Zabit Magomedsharipov signed the wrong contract for UFC Moscow

    Calvin Kattar is travelling across the pond to fight on the home turf of his opponent, Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Moscow. The featherweights will be headlining the event this Saturday, November 9 inside the CSKA Arena in the Russian capital. Kattar was scheduled to fight his Russian opponent last month in his hometown at UFC […]

  • UFC Moscow weigh-in results: Zabit Magomedsharipov, Calvin Kattar hit marks

    UFC Moscow weigh-in results: Zabit Magomedsharipov, Calvin Kattar hit marks

    This Saturday the UFC will return to Russia with the exciting UFC Moscow card. The highly anticipated event was initially being built around the Alexander Volkov vs Junior dos Santos heavyweight showdown which would’ve taken place in the main event. However, after dos Santos pulled out of the fight due to injury, controversial former NFL […]

  • How to watch UFC Moscow: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar start time, fight card and betting odds.

    How to watch UFC Moscow: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar start time, fight card and betting odds.

    This weekend’s upcoming UFC Moscow event takes place across the pond and showcases elite international talent. The UFC Fight Night 163 main event is headlined by Calvin Kattar vs Russian native, Zabit Magomedsharipov. The Dagestani fighter is yet to lose a UFC fight and last fought Jeremy Stephens, beating him via a unanimous decision victory. […]

  • Breaking! Zabit Magomedsharipov set to return at UFC Boston against Calvin Kattar

    Breaking! Zabit Magomedsharipov set to return at UFC Boston against Calvin Kattar

    Zabit Magomedsharipov will return to the Octagon at October’s UFC Boston event against fellow featherweight contender Calvin Kattar. UFC President Dana White announcer the news to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. Breaking: Per Dana White, Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Calvin Kattar will co-headline UFC Fight Night on Oct. 18 in Boston. LOVE this fight. Magomedsharipov already being crowned […]

  • Report | UFC looking at matching Brian Ortega vs Zabit Magomedsharipov

    Report | UFC looking at matching Brian Ortega vs Zabit Magomedsharipov

    The UFC featherweight division has gotten deeper and deeper over the years since it was introduced with the absorption of the WEC in 2011. Since then, fighters within the weight class have provided us with some incredible moments whether it be from the lone champions in Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor or Max Holloway. In regards […]

  • Renato Moicano wanted Zabit Magomedsharipov before accepting fight with Korean Zombie

    Renato Moicano wanted Zabit Magomedsharipov before accepting fight with Korean Zombie

    Renato Moicano will be returning to the Octagon on June 22 in the main event of the UFC’s first event in Greenville, South Carolina. When Moicano steps into the Octagon, standing across from him will be “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, who was not the Brazilian’s first choice of who he wanted to fight. […]

  • Dana White lists the fighters he expects to become big UFC stars

    Dana White lists the fighters he expects to become big UFC stars

    A common complaint UFC fans have is that there aren’t many huge MMA stars at the moment. It’s a recurring complaint, with Ronda Rousey leaving the spot, Brock Lesnar in the WWE and Conor McGregor fighting so infrequently. However, UFC President Dana White does not agree with these claims. Rather, he says there is a […]

  • VIDEO | Jeremy Stephens and Zabit Magomedsharipov have backstage encounter

    VIDEO | Jeremy Stephens and Zabit Magomedsharipov have backstage encounter

    One of the most compelling features of this Saturday’s UFC 235 card is a featherweight scrap between veteran knockout artist Jeremy Stephens and rising contender Zabit Magomedsharipov. With the fight just days away, the pair had an interesting backstage encounter in Las Vegas. See it below: Zabit Magomedsharipov will enter this UFC 235 fight with […]

  • Three UFC fighters poised for big things in 2019

    Three UFC fighters poised for big things in 2019

    2019 is officially here, and it’s looking like it could be a huge year for a number of rising UFC stars, such as surging striking sensation Israel Adesanya. Without further ado, here are three UFC fighters we expect to do big things in this new year. Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya burst onto the scene in […]

  • Jeremy Stephens vs Zabit Magomedsharipov targeted for UFC 235

    Jeremy Stephens vs Zabit Magomedsharipov targeted for UFC 235

    UFC 235 is still in its infancy when it comes to card building. But what we’re getting so far is looking pretty darn good. A new potential matchup has now surfaced. Per ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, a featherweight clash between perennial contender Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens (28-15) and the rising Zabit Magomedsharipov (16-1) is being targeted […]

  • Michael Johnson open to fight with Zabit Magomedsharipov

    Michael Johnson open to fight with Zabit Magomedsharipov

    There are not a lot of featherweights out there who are openly calling for a fight with dangerous Russian contender Zabit Magomedsharipov. Michael Johnson, however, is all for the matchup. “If he wants to fight in December I’m all for that,” Michael Johnson told MMAjunkie Radio this week (transcript via MMAjunkie). “He’s a very tough guy, […]

  • Zabit Magomedsharipov calls out Yair Rodriguez after UFC Denver

    Zabit Magomedsharipov calls out Yair Rodriguez after UFC Denver

    On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s 25th anniversary show in Denver, Colorado, Mexican featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez authored one of the greatest knockouts in UFC history, putting fan favorite Korean contender Chan Sung Jung down with an elbow with just one second left in their five-round battle. With this win, Yair […]

  • Zabit Magomedsharipov still wants Chad Mendes fight

    Zabit Magomedsharipov still wants Chad Mendes fight

    Zabit Magomedsharipov is considered a future featherweight champion by many, but currently, the Russian is still working his way up the featherweight rankings, where he is ranked 15th. Following Magomedsharipov’s win over Brandon Davis at UFC 228, the 27-year-old called out either Chad Mendes or Jose Aldo for a fight. However, Aldo has expressed interest in going […]

  • Yair Rodriguez teases upcoming return to training, calls out Zabit Magomedsharipov

    Yair Rodriguez teases upcoming return to training, calls out Zabit Magomedsharipov

    Originally, Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez was expected to return to the cage opposite Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC 228 last Saturday. Unfortunately, Rodriguez was forced out of this contest with an injury, and replaced by Brandon Davis, who Magomedsharipov submitted with an incredible kneebar. Shortly after he submitted Davis, Zabit Magomedsharipov called for a fight with three-time […]

  • UFC 228 Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov submits Brandon Davis (VIDEO)

    UFC 228 Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov submits Brandon Davis (VIDEO)

    A featherweight scrap between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Brandon Davis took place on tonight’s UFC 228 main card from Dallas, Texas. Zabit Magomedsharipov was originally slated to face Yair Rodriguez at tonight’s event, but “El Pantera” was unfortunately forced to withdraw from the fight due to injury. Thankfully Brandon Davis stepped up on short-notice which allowed […]

  • Brandon Davis steps in to face Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC 228

    Brandon Davis steps in to face Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC 228

    UFC 228 recently lost out on one of it’s most highly anticipated matchups between super talented prospects. Fortunately, a replacement has been found. Originally set to square off in Dallas on September 8 were two of the featherweight division’s most entertaining fighters. Those two being Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez (10-2) and Russia’s Zabit Magomedsharipov (15-1). Unfortunately […]

  • Zabit Magomedsharipov takes shot at Yair Rodriguez: “no more running”

    Zabit Magomedsharipov takes shot at Yair Rodriguez: “no more running”

    Yesterday afternoon, the MMA community was hit by the unfortunate news that Yair Rodriguez had been forced out of his anticipated UFC 228 featherweight showdown with rising Russian star Zabit Magomedsharipov. From there, the UFC began scrambling to find a replacement opponent for Magomedsharipov on short notice. Whatever the case, Zabit Magomedsharipov doesn’t seem to be done […]

  • Yair Rodriguez confirms he is back with the UFC and will return to action on September 8

    Yair Rodriguez confirms he is back with the UFC and will return to action on September 8

    Yair Rodriguez is back with the UFC! The featherweight standout confirmed the news earlier today on Twitter, this following an initial report from ESPN on Friday afternoon. #happynews .@zabit_mma @ufc @UFCEspanol @bokamotoESPN pic.twitter.com/8xGDaZFuNn — Yair Rodriguez (@panteraufc) June 2, 2018 “I address to all my fans, friends and family for always been supportive of my […]

  • Andre Fili calls for scrap with Zabit Magomedsharipov

    Andre Fili calls for scrap with Zabit Magomedsharipov

    Dagestani featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov is one of the most hyped fighters in the UFC at present, and Team Alpha Male talent Andre Fili is hoping to fight him. Fili made his ballsy callout of the ferocious Magomedsharipov on Twitter, suggesting the fight occur at UFC 227 in Los Angeles, California this August 4. UFC 227? […]

  • Report | Dana White says Yair Rodriguez vs Zabit Magomedsharipov is a “done deal” for UFC 227

    Report | Dana White says Yair Rodriguez vs Zabit Magomedsharipov is a “done deal” for UFC 227

    Looking for a prospect battle? Well, one that has fans more interested than almost any other fight right now is the proposed Zabit Magomedsharipov vs Yair Rodriguez fight after Magomedsharipov called Rodriguez out after his recent win at UFC 223. It’s now been a full month since UFC 223 and according to UFC president, Dana White […]

  • Report | Zabit Magomedsharipov has been offered a fight Yair Rodriguez

    Report | Zabit Magomedsharipov has been offered a fight Yair Rodriguez

    Rising Russian featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov, who is one of the flashiest fighters on the UFC roster today, has reportedly been offered a bout with a fighter who is cut from the same cloth: Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez. The bout is reportedly being discussed for the UFC’s September debut in Moscow, Russia. This news comes from Dennis […]

  • VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov has a piece of advice for Zabit Magomedsharipov

    VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov has a piece of advice for Zabit Magomedsharipov

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BhdV4YYlBKY/ Dagestani featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov has all the makings of a future star. In the opinion of new UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, Magomedsharipov would be wise to start learning English in order to supercharge is rise to superstardom. “This guy need to improve his English, brother,” Nurmagomedov said after ambushing a backstage interview […]