In my first article about #6 ranked featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov, I wrote about the technical flaws in his standup and some in-fight traits that could be limiting to the Russian’s success down the line. Since then, Magomedsharipov netted a unanimous decision victory over perennial gatekeeper Jeremy Stephens. Many of the same traits surfaced against ‘Lil Heathen,’ including good awareness in the cage, his left hand carrying most of his offense, and a tendency to fade late.
Today, I will be continuing my examination of the mercurial featherweight, mainly focusing on his most recent performance against Stephens to determine how he has developed since joining the UFC.