Striker Showcase: Zabit “Zabeast” Magomedsharipov

Zabit Magomedsharipov is arguably the UFC’s brightest prospect. Looking to take the featherweight division by storm after 4 impressive & dominant wins in his UFC run, Zabit has a wide arsenal of kicks, punches and knees that he flows together well.

1. Distance & Movement

Zabit’s striking revolves around his distance management and movement. He is excellent at managing distance and moving in and out of range. He also utilizes his long reach well to keep his opponents at bay.

Zabit moves just out of the reach of Santiago’s straight left & lead hook

Zabit makes Davis miss with the 1-2 and the lowkick after

Zabit lands a hopping side kick to keep distance

2. Counters

Zabit has his back to the fence, slips the straight left to the inside, counters with an uppercut and moves out of the way of the following lead hook.

Zabit sees the naked low kick coming, grabs it and counters with a straight right

Zabit creeps towards Moraes, sees the teep coming and moves back which makes Moraes pull the teep back, Zabit lands a hard 1-2 while Moraes is off balance