Zabit Magomedsharipov emerged on top in his first UFC main event on Saturday when he defeated Calvin Kattar at UFC on ESPN+ 21.
Magomedsharipov (18-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) added to his status as a growing featherweight title threat when he scored a unanimous decision victory over Kattar (20-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in the headlining bout, which took place at CSKA Arena in Moscow and streamed on ESPN+.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Magomedsharipov’s victory over Kattar at UFC on ESPN+ 21.
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Here we go!
🇷🇺 @Zabeast_MMA 🆚 @CalvinKattar 🇺🇸#UFCMoscow pic.twitter.com/jkNJJgoFj1
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 9, 2019
#UFConESPN+ 21 Main Event Closing Betting Odds:
Zabit Magomedsharipov (-300) vs. Calvin Kattar (+250)#UFCMoscow 💵 Live Now -> @ESPN+ @JohnGoodenUK @danhardymma @felderpaul @UFCFightPass @ufc @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/YgO1RBsvKH
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) November 9, 2019
I’m a big fan of Kattar and his striking style, but I have a hard time picking against Magomedsharipov in what will only be a three-round affair. We’ve seen Zabit slow as fights go on, but suspect his footwork, kicks and wrestling can keep him safe here. We’ll see… #UFCMoscow
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) November 9, 2019
Zabit is so unpredictable out there
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) November 9, 2019
Fun first round 🔥 #UFCMoscow
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) November 9, 2019
What a round. So technical #ufcmoscow
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) November 9, 2019
This round might be the first round of genuinely high-level MMA that we've seen on this entire card.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) November 9, 2019
Quick hands on both ends! #UFCMoscow
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) November 9, 2019
As advertised thru five minutes…ESPN+. #Zabit #Kattar
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) November 9, 2019
Zabit is doing a very good job of countering the jab and following with a long cross. I think when Kattar attacks he should finish with low kicks off his hands because Zabit pulls back and retreats quickly. Gotta slow him down
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) November 9, 2019
Zabits nasty!
— Benito Lopez (@Savage_530) November 9, 2019
What kind of sorcery is this? @zabeast_mma #UFCMoscow pic.twitter.com/ZNS5CpOPr0
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 9, 2019
Kattar seemed like he was starting to crack the armour a bit towards the end of the round, but I think it's a fairly clear 20-18 Zabit going into the third.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 9, 2019
Fun main event here #UFCMoscow
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) November 9, 2019
Kattar started finding his timing near the end of round 2 but I think he really needs to pick up the volume round 3. Can’t see him winning a decision in Russia so far.
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) November 9, 2019
Crazy trip by @zabeast_mma but @CalvinKattar got outta that shit!!! Wow! @ufc #ufcmoscow
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) November 9, 2019
This fight should have been five rounds…#UFCMoscow
— Farah Hannoun (@Farah_Hannoun) November 9, 2019
Makes it look easy 😨 #UFCMoscow pic.twitter.com/kwT36Iwsx0
— UFC (@ufc) November 9, 2019
Zabit averages over 6 takedowns per 15 minutes. With excellent TD defense, great ability hand fighting and good footwork, Kattar has completely taken that from him.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) November 9, 2019
Kattar daring to be great, flying knee attempt! Zabit catches him mid air and drops him on his back! Great UFC main event.
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) November 9, 2019
Sensing his moment? 👀 #UFCMoscow pic.twitter.com/q6vAdbEtD6
— UFC (@ufc) November 9, 2019
Very impressive boxing by both guys. I like Kattar’s combos in the 3rd round. He has great fundamentals. I think we have a very different 5 rd fight and it’s a shame they could only get 3rds
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) November 9, 2019
Wish there were 2 more rounds!! #UFCMoscow pic.twitter.com/EAfUFAE38k
— Nobphavanh Manivanh (@nobz_ufc) November 9, 2019
Great fight. I’m gonna predict right now, we see it again someday. (Not next, but someday). And we see it booked for five rounds.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 9, 2019
Really wishing that was a 5 rounder.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) November 9, 2019
Need to see Zabit in a 5 round fight #UFCMoscow
— Jeremy Kennedy (@JeremyKennedyWC) November 9, 2019
Zabit has no cardio and can’t go 5 rounds in main event? #Weak #TrackRunner
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) November 9, 2019
LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – Featherweight
13 – Max Holloway
06 – Zabit Magomedsharipov
06 – Arnold Allen
05 – Alex Volkanovski#UFCMoscow— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) November 9, 2019
#UFCMoscow results: Zabit Magomedsharipov (@zabeast_mma) def. Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/E2CHpwaIKO pic.twitter.com/Rl9ibTMgDX
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) November 9, 2019
