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";s:4:"text";s:11217:"Now, with five fights and three submission finishes; Zabit finds himself a handful of wins away from a UFC title shot. "I'm 6-0 in the UFC and obviously I would like to face the winner of Holloway vs. Volkanovski," Magomedsharipov said. Most notably Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB) where he successfully won their Featherweight Grand-Prix tournament and the company’s Featherweight championship. These days I mostly focus on MMA as a contributor to MMAjunkie and now Forbes. C’est un véritable choc entre deux combattants qui montent de la catégorie featherweight. Calvin will now face the highly skilled mixed martial artist in hostile territory; an underdog story for the ages could play out inside the CSKA arena in Moscow, Russia. Andre Fili is no pushover, especially when making your UFC debut, so facing Shane Burgos in his second bout for the company would put Calvin in another tough fight. Two upper-class strikers will headline a sold-out arena in Moscow and it’s almost guaranteed to bring in a ‘performance of the night award’. The bout was by far the best of the night. UFC Fight Night 163 took place Saturday at CSKA Arena in Moscow. Kattar is like the next best thing given the climate. With an impressive record in pre-fight predictions, David Mannion is vastly becoming recognized in his field for his in-depth fight analysis and impressive contender & fight history knowledge. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. LOVE this fight. But when Kattar went with a Zabit-style flying knee attempt in the final minute, Magomedsharipov countered with a takedown and was able to ride out the final seconds in top position on the canvas. The gold is within reach, 1000’s of Russian fans will be cheering him on, and can the Russian Featherweight continue his impassioned win streak against Calvin? All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. He and Kattar originally were scheduled to meet in Boston, 30 miles from Kattar's Massachusetts hometown, but the fight was postponed until this weekend and moved 4,466 miles to CSKA Arena in Moscow. All he had to do to hold up his end, it seemed, was win on Saturday in Moscow, and he did so by unanimous decision. Video: Said Nurmagomedov opens UFC on ESPN+ 38 with blistering knockout, Sean Strickland lands replacement opponent at UFC on ESPN+ 39, faces Jack Marshman on Oct. 31, UFC 254 video: John Gooden, Dan Hardy break down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje, Bellator 249's Christian Edwards on submission win over Hamza Salim, what's next, LFA 93 highlights: Aaron Jeffrey claims TKO win in Kansas, Steve Mowry grades himself a B- after Bellator 249 win, declines post-fight callout, 'The Din Diaries': UFC veteran and coach Din Thomas documents his 'UFC Fight Island' experience, Bellator 249 highlights video: Relive a night of fantastic finishes, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Height: 6’1″ Age: 28 Weight: 145 lbs. That's a good 1,000 miles from Magomedsharipov's home in Dagestan, but it still played out like a home game for him. after winning a bout against Calvin Kattar (R) of the United States as part of the UFC Fight Night 163 mixed martial arts event, at CSKA Arena. Dana White: UFC champ Israel Adesanya has 'a lot of options' – and Jon Jones is one of them. "I wasn't expecting him to pressure me that hard in the third.". You may opt-out by. With a near close perfect record of 14-1, he’s taken the UFC by storm with his extroverted attacking style; an undefeated 5-fight win streak has propelled him into shark-infested waters in the top 5 of the division. The stiff competition didn’t stop the Russians win streak; Sheymon Moraes, Kyle Bochniak, Brandon Davis and Jeremy Stephens would all fall victim to the new-comer. UFC Moscow breakdown: Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Calvin Kattar Wrestling from the age of 10, Zabit knew that fighting school would elevate his level of martial arts. A "Zabit! I make my home in Baltimore, MD. However, Magomedsharipov couldn’t do anything on the ground because Kattar kept throwing strikes from his back until the horn sounded to end the fight. Both fighters looked relaxed when the bout began. Hardy loses decision to Volkov at UFC Moscow, UFC Fight Night Moscow: Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin loses debut. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website Zabit!" Unfortunately, Zabit would pull out, causing the Featherweight bout to be re-scheduled for the Fight Night card in Russia. Magomedsharipov entered the octagon as a -310 favorite over Kattar, who was the +240 underdog. Similar to his opponent, he’s been on a tear with multiple knockout victories. Battu uniquement par Renato Moicano (à la décision) à l’UFC, il grappille les places au classement. UFC Fight Night viewers guide: In long-awaited return, will Brian Ortega be better than ever? Prior to his professional MMA debut, Zabit trained at the renowned Wushu fighting school “Pyat Storon Sveta’; One of the academically recognized institutions for combat-sports. Kattar knowing he was most likely behind on the scorecards heading into the third and final round, pressured his opponent and landed some inside leg kicks of his own. But for the most part, the Dagestani steered clear of trouble. West Midlands-born freelance sports journalist who specializes in sports content-written and visual. Kattar landed 80 of 213 significant strikes. Kattar, a 31-year-old who came in having won two straight and 12 of his past 13, remained in pursuit for much of the remaining time. Living the childhood boxing dream by taking the same route as Rocky, flying out to Russia as the underdog American in the main event fight. Home game for the MA native. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. 5 ranked fighter in the official UFC featherweight rankings, while Kattar came in at No. The ostentatious, unpredictable style of Zabit makes for the perfect striking matchup against Calvin’s modern age MMA boxing. LOVE this fight. But when Kattar went with a Zabit-style flying knee attempt in the final minute, Magomedsharipov countered with a takedown and was able to ride out the final seconds in top position on the canvas. As for signifiant strikes, Magomedsharipov landed 96 of 250. 2017 would see Calvin make his UFC debut on short notice when Doo Hoo Choi dropped out of his scheduled fight against Andre Fili; in steps, Calvin. With Magomedsharipov retreating, Kattar looked to score a knockout blow. Avec un bilan de 20-3, Kattar sort d’une superbe performance face à Ricardo Lamas. The odds favored the higher ranked fighter. Calvin Kattar (born March 26, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Kattar did not attempt a takedown. Speaking of talented fighters in the Featherweight division, Calvin has wowed UFC fans since his UFC debut back in 2017. The fight, which was elevated to main event status on short notice, would have been much more interesting had it gone five rounds, as Magomedsharipov’s cardio seemed to be fading a bit near the end of the third round. Teammate of Calvin, Kyle Bochniak already has the blueprint on how to take the fight to Zabi, this experience may not be Calvin’s own but can surely give him the edge to go to war with the Russian with no fear. Breaking: Per Dana White, Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Calvin Kattar will co-headline UFC Fight Night on Oct. 18 in Boston. Justin Gaethje on Khabib Nurmagomedov's durability: 'His main priority is to not take damage', Brian Ortega: Children's charity, not weight-cut issues, was reason for shaving his head, Scott Coker: Dillon Danis is a gamer, but won't get Bellator booking until healthy, With Raulian Paiva out, Zhalgas Zhumagulov steps in to face Amir Albazi at UFC's Nov. 28 event. It’ll be interesting to see how Calvin handles the versatile striking attacks Zabit will have to offer. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our websiteGot it! Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Neither fighter went for a submission. Calvin Kattar offers a high-level MMA boxing style, perfect faints with combo’s high and low, precise timing whilst pressuring or counter-striking. Zabit Magomedsharipov defeated Calvin Kattar by decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 163, which streamed on ESPN+ from Moscow. It wasn't so much that Kattar's punches were missing, but rather that they were falling short of their mark because, until the final round, he was unable to consistently get close enough to pose a threat. chant broke out in the fight's opening seconds, and Magomedsharipov got right in rhythm, his array of kicks and spinning punches complemented by his boxing basics. Magomedsharipov already being crowned as a future champ by some, but Kattar wanted this one, I'm told. MOSCOW, RUSSIA NOVEMBER 10, 2019: UFC featherweight fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov (L) of Russia ... [+] after winning a bout against Calvin Kattar (R) of the United States as part of the UFC Fight Night 163 mixed martial arts event, at CSKA Arena. I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. In somewhat of a surprise, when Kattar closed the distance, Magomedsharipov elected to get into a firefight with his heavy-handed opponent. Magomedsharipov addressed the fact during his post-fight interview. The entire fight card streamed on ESPN+. You have entered an incorrect email address! Please check your email for a confirmation. We’ll soon find out, so long he can avoid any dreaded injuries which have put a halt on Zabit in 2019. Calvin Kattar Best Priced @ +150 with 5Dimes. 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Prior to his UFC glory, Calvin spent seven years undefeated with an 8-fight win streak for Combat Zone (CZ) and Classic Entertainment & Sports (CES). UFC – Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Calvin Kattar à Boston ! An impressive outing and clear unanimous victory would see him continue his career under the UFC banner. — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) August 7, 2019 Kattar’s boxing, which is his strong suit, seemed much cleaner and efficient than Magomedsharipov’s striking early in the contest. 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