If You Weren’t Going to Watch UFC 228, The Wild Zabit Magomedsharipov Will Change Your Mind

Zabit Magomedsharipov is a prospect to keep your eyes on in the UFC.

UFC 228 features some great fights, including the bout between welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and Darren Till. The card already has a ton of intrigue and could be one of the biggest events for the UFC so far this year. That said, there are some other great fights on the card, one of them featuring one of the most talented athletes in the UFC today, Zabit Magomedsharipov. While you may find his last name a bit difficult to roll off of the tongue, what’s a complete breeze is enjoying the Russian natives bouts.


With so many fans focused on the upcoming battle between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, people are forgetting how many great match ups are coming their way. Zabit Magomedsharipov is a prospect that could turn into a legit title contender and a future champion. With his combination of diverse striking, wrestling, and submissions, Zabit is certainly a man who has all the tools to challenge the fighters at the top of the featherweight.

Most of all, the man is just damn exciting to watch! There has yet to be a fight in which Zabit hasn’t delivered and this weekend he hopes to once again put on a show against another fellow prospect and talented striker Brandon Davis. But if you had any doubt, take a look at Zabit Magomedsharipov’s highlight reel to get fired up for what this wild man has to offer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwaGwKWJ4ak

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Jonathan Salmon
Managing editor of Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. He has been writing about bodybuilding, combat sports, and strength sports for over 8 years. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.