The Legend of Zabit (2022) - Highlights and Film Study

Legends tell of the high flying Kung Fu master from Dagestan known as Zabit. Although he is often remembered more for his acrobatic and creative striking, his true mastery can be found in his nuance and precision. Zabit Magomedsharipov is one of the biggest "what-ifs" in UFC history.
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Could he have beaten Max Holloway or Alexander Volkanovski to become UFC Featherweight Champion? It's a shame his fight with Yair Rodriguez never materialized so we couldn't find out. what do you think his ceiling was?
Song Credits:
Artist - Nym
Songs - Incan'tation & Countermagic
Topics covered in this video:
Kung Fu in MMA
Building a comprehensive striking arsenal
Dagestani wrestling 101
Body lock takedowns
Five Directions of the World school
Boxing in the pocket
Fight Clips used:
Zabit vs Santiago
Zabit vs Sheymon Moraes
Zabit vs Kyle Bochniak
Zabit vs Brandon Davis
Zabit vs Jeremy Stephens
Zabit vs Calvin Kattar
Zabit Magomedsharipov highlights

[@whodatboi2567]

This video does a great job highlighting what made him so special. Beneath the recklessness lied arguably of the most skilled fighters ever. Shame we never got to see his ceiling.

[@ssootho]

Totally agree. Such a unique mix of dynamic and exciting striking, while simultaneously having one of the most well-rounded skillets of all time.

[@stizzlm]

i do not even know where he lives.....

[@vascosyogaundkampfkunst8042]

@@stizzlm I heared he became a doctor

[@stizzlm]

Ochkay, goodness,@@vascosyogaundkampfkunst8042 . My comment was a direct reply to a part of that comment by @whodatboi2567 "Shame we never got to see his ceiling."

[@anthonyontv1061]

I don’t like how many times you said the word “true” and also I don’t like how you get to define what a “true martial artist” is. I think it’s pretty clear that a true martial artist are guys like GSP, DJ, Anderson Silva. Champions of there sport and arguably masters at there crafts. They all got to where they were from discipline and hard work. Why would you think a “true martial artist” would ever quit fighting because they “don’t feel like doing it anymore” that’s literally most journeymen in any profession or sport…

[@malealoy5622]

he's a true martial artist. He didn't do it for a championship, or fans. He did it to do it and when he didn't feel like doing it, he just left out of pure acceptance and contentment. I think people forget what a true martial artist is truly about.

[@IwanKurniawan1]

Pin this comment 🔥

[@rosemarietolentino3218]

Everyone is a expert now.

[@vipr1142]

He literally got a disease, which he had to get a surgery for. And this surgery has 50/50 in retire you from sports. Which is the reason he stopped. He had a lung disease to be more specific. Its not like he just quit because he didnt wanna do it anymore. The reason he wanted to become a doctor was because he was influenced by the doctors helping him out, so he wanted to help others out. But there is a chance he comes back now, because he said recently that he feels better now after the surgery. We just dont know if he will be able to perform like he did before he got the surgery. This is why, one should not talk about subjects you are uneducated in. You make it seem like he just quit out of the blue, which is not TRUE

[@mr.x335h]

@vIPR perfectly said. The guy was having issue with his cardio.

[@QvodInferivs]

Spot on he retired as a true martial artist. Yes it was partly due to illness however he did sau in a recent interview that UFC promised him a title fight over years and they didn't deliver so he leftunder his own free will he even said he may come back in a few years time, I hope so!

[@alexcampack]

Man, it is very sad that he stopped fighting. Zabit is one of the greatest talents I had ever seen. Watching him fighting is amazing.

[@yacid4392]

Why he stopped fighting?

[@luisaranda2436]

@@yacid4392 weight cut problems also he wanted to become a Doctor

[@vipr1142]

@@luisaranda2436 Lie more please

[@ahmedhaaqil3903]

@@luisaranda2436 wrong

[@autisticus1678]

@@ahmedhaaqil3903 than what’s the real reason? Enlighten us.

[@emsparrow4131]

One of the fighters who could do it all, and my favorite of all time. Will never forget watching his debut against Santiago in Rotterdam, it was spectacular. Great clip and breakdown.

[@theviolentone]

Too soon to retired but health is priority..thanks for awesome moments Zabit

[@RizRoar]

glad u made this video to remind ppl why zabit is one the greatest

[@ssootho]

Saw someone called him "overrated" and I had to make this video.

[@ssootho]

@@wdcurry111 much love brother

[@jordanali410]

Phenomenal breakdown and visual storytelling, Coach

[@ssootho]

Thank you my brother 🙏🏼

[@yusefmordred1621]

Glad I found your channel! Awesome content! Thank you and we all look forward to more uploads about your fighting philosophy!

[@jacobtedla7732]

Amazing video and breakdown! Love Zabits style of striking

[@response207]

media choice fits perfect on this video as well as analysis! lots of work put into this video, well done!

[@koganin9]

Excellent video. This was incredibly well put together, thank you. Subbed!

[@dervish7783]

Тот кто работал над видео. Сделал прекрасную работу. У меня мурашки по коже пошли. Это гений!

[@SmokeumPeacepipe]

Good video, thanks for putting it together.

[@NabilAbdulrashidComedy]

What’s crazy is there is still a school possibly full of guys like him

[@mika_al]

Very nice analysis video, i appreciate

[@sasharemez7459]

How I wish for him to return and become a champ!

[@artiomgera6686]

Awesome analysis mate❤

[@lionforlambs9167]

Every video is gold

[@daniel.ufo.85]

Great work, great video, great music, great fighter to review at.

[@gaswayadri1286]

Nice video breaking down Zabits style

[@user-bx2yw3xw6d]

Как же хочется чтобы ты нашёл возможность вернуться в ufc и стать чемпионом! Верю в тебя!

[@samnox2269]

Zabit and Anklaev has similar personality, respectful. Zabit got out from UFC becuase he realized that its becoming WWE! Anklaev just realized that too.

[@Nate.V]

He retired because he couldn't get a fight, noone wanted to fight him. His flashy style is perfect for this new wwe UFC, he would have got hella promotion.

[@vipr1142]

@@Nate.V Both of you are wrong. He had a lung disease, which he had to get surgery for. And the surgery forced him to retire. Dont talk if you dont know please, you spreading misinformation

[@user-xd7rh7hw9z]

Самая лучшая техника из всех, что я когда либо видел. Супер боец, жаль больше не дерётся.

[@BourgeBoo]

Thank you g

[@alexisdominguez3133]

Warrior monk 🙏

[@jcdova29]

His movement is so grateful. He is ready to strike at a moment’s notice.

[@KVB2006]

Да сильный Парень, дрался как Лев! Его Навыки и Дух делали своё дела!

[@yousefkhoury5863]

i wish i could create content like this... outstanding job

[@Wyndelius]

I wish he hadn't retired man, he had so much potential.

[@vipr1142]

He had a lung disease, which he had to get a surgery for. This is the reason he retired, because of the surgery. He couldn't breath properly before (thus the reason he gassed after 3 rounds)

[@MillerTheOfficialLoFi]

Legend ❤

[@shadowbannedmgtowman9045]

Zabit is a modern ninja

[@sendokarlsefni]

incredible..

[@renatoarauz7784]

The real stylebender

[@getzvalerevich6565]

The living legend Zabit. Martial arts ftw!!

[@BRILL-vb1jy]

Man, Zabit is such a beautiful human being. His performances were works of art but I'm happy for him that he stopped competing professionally. The business of fighting is a dirty one and can't really wish it on anyone.

[@yofiuza201]

The most beautiful skill I ever see.

[@BOXING1M]

Good video

[@magodancarino]

thank you man

[@DBHR420]

Man… what a fight Zabit and Yair would be 🔥

[@abuibrahim3063]

Tidak semua yang dikatakan juara legenda, kita menjadi legenda atas keterampilan yg kita punya.. zabit punya keterampilan yang sempurna di banding para juara

[@craigborth8047]

I miss him man

[@muhammadathar7635]

The biggest What if? In the history of sports other then Khabib Zabit is the Most fascinating fighter I ever saw in MMA. Behind him is Yair Rodriguez and it would have a Most Artistic fight between the two.But sadly he quit due to some health issues 😢

[@alymbekdzhanybekuulu99]

I don't know it's true or not but after Khabib tried to persuade him to come back Zabit's brother posted about his come back so it could be true that we will see him in octagon again.

[@user-ni5vy1no8w]

Как он красиво делает ,смотрю и не устою !!!👍👍👍КРАСАВЧИК !! МОЛОДЕЦ!!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@migtyalex]

Wow!!!!!

[@hecthegoat]

🔥🔥🔥

[@iamweaving]

🔥

[@josemendez8811]

Madre clase!!!

[@preachclips8906]

Awesome fighter, a true legend Very nice editing aswell

[@ssootho]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MarceloTaranto]

The most complete fighter I ever seen in MMA

[@LucasMelo-xk5im]

Zabit is unique, im a big big fan

[@isaaccameron7852]

Yo these are all really good breakdowns, what happened to your channel?

[@MOUHABDE]

the goat of MMA in my opinion

[@martinmbome3308]

Fighting IQ over 1000

[@sukabumicity9183]

How beautifull move

[@yodizzll]

i like Zabit, he was a bit flashy for my taste and he threw a lot of cool-looking stuff that didn't land, but I really wish he had kept fighting. definitely the biggest what if.

[@hunterhill1013]

He is very quick

[@SilverbackOrangutan71]

Goat

[@stizzlm]

interesting style of fighting.

[@orensbening9826]

Even Shaolin can't fighting like zabit in octagon

[@LeRainbow]

like a gladiator

[@alitastan9876]

best fighter

[@heyhowyoudoing8120]

I miss zabit

[@ssootho]

Me too...

[@heyhowyoudoing8120]

@@ssootho he had so much potential

[@alexcampack]

Me too

[@jayheredia6975]

What happened to him??

[@heyhowyoudoing8120]

@@jayheredia6975 he retired and is a docter now

[@Nate.V]

Noone wanted to fight him so he retired. It's a shame if he would have been patient he would have fit in perfectly with the Dagestan takeover happening in the UFC right now.

[@orestessantander1275]

we miss you Zhabib...

[@Morpheuystube]

Treu Fighter, technically at it's best and enjoy to watch . Not just wrestling like these days .. he ist different, better, combined, strong

[@user-vl8rk5pd6e]

Looked to Rasul Mirzoev, this fighter is so good.

[@anything704]

Would love to see him back. He was Amazing.

[@efofolife]

He'll fight in EFC... I can almost guarantee it.

[@remylebeau3089]

✊🏾

[@dannypowell594]

Some people talk about MMA fighters not being able to street fight which is totally true because it's completely different but I feel like Zabit would beat the absolute shit out of just about anyone in a street fight

[@ssootho]

Can you imagine thinking you were gonna fight some skinny Abe Lincoln lookalike and jumps off a wall and kicks you in the head...

[@dannypowell594]

@@ssootho ikr 🤣

[@sino7282]

@@ssootho I didn't know him and just because of this and another video I've heard about him and he is definitely worth it. thank you

[@vitezu]

I really want to agree, but he fought at around 65kg, that is very low. I think weight makes such a big factor when fighing that he would have trouble with any 90+kg man with minimal wrestling training.

[@mir7_saudi636]

Who said that💀 go check out mma fighters on the street they can handle more many guys at once

[@PaleCrayFish]

Imagine if he had the cardio to match his crazy style

[@kamran2104]

false news. If I had a penny for everytime ive heard that, id be a rich man. He looks gassed bc he gives it his all, utiliizes like 100 different moves a fight, from spinning heel kicks to suplexes takedowns and straight brawling on the feet . If he wanted to preserve the tank he could but he CHOOSES to empty it, for the art, for the fans...dudes is a legend and khabib will soon sign him hopefully

[@vipr1142]

@@kamran2104 Not true Kamran. He had a lung disease which is essentially why he retired, because the surgery he had to go under is a 50/50 retirement chance.

[@kamran2104]

@@vipr1142 check your information. he revealed the real reason in more recent interviews. UFC did not follow through with their promise

[@vipr1142]

@@kamran2104 You better check yours. I literally watched his interview (its in russian). Google it. He had diaphragm spasms and on top of that an immune system disease. What promise was that you were talking about (that UFC did not follow through with)? Say and I will check up in Russian and see if you speak truth or not. You can google what I said and you'll see its true. The diaphragm spasms forced him to hold his breath while striking, this is the reason he would gas quite quickly. He might come back now also as he is feeling better after the surgery. He posted some videos of him hitting pads and saying he was feeling better so..

[@kamran2104]

@@vipr1142 i didnt deny what you said. That was the initial reasons stated and then in more later interviews zabir himself is stating the information i filled you in on. that he was promised a title fight and didnt get it

[@PedroPitones-ii7pp]

Lo e you man

[@abking2440]

i hope he comes back.

[@ssootho]

Same here my brother

[@jayheredia6975]

Def had the tkd footwork

[@mikentukai7647]

Zabit,just representing kung-fu but I only seeing Taekwondo Kicks here

[@UFC974]

💎💎🌴

[@AMACHiiBiong]

Zabit’s school in Dagestan, is it teaching some sort of Kung Fu as the base?

[@ssootho]

Yes. Wushu/Sanda

[@AMACHiiBiong]

@@ssootho I thought so, too. just wasn't so sure at first. thanks. bottom line is, Wushu/Sanda is effective (in MMA), isn't it?

[@youeryxcvjjdtjkhcf]

Очень разносторонный силный зрелишный боец в юфс жаль что болше мы его не увидим в октагоне

[@ariturbo4094]

Where is Zabit now?

[@user-xz2tn8no7c]

Это не трентровка , это ☝️талант !!!

[@psychopathichomosapien]

in case you dont know, his younger brother is in bellator, but so far hasn't surpass the level of zabit

[@tariqrobertson54]

He can’t get a fight that’s why you say that because he hasn’t really shown all of what he can do. Plus he is more inclined to take you down and beat you into a submission. Khasan has CRAZY submission game.

[@vipr1142]

@@tariqrobertson54 False

[@chazzescobedo3154]

He’s also only 22

[@tariqrobertson54]

@@vipr1142 prove it

[@drdeeds605]

The living Bruce Lee in the octagon he was

[@whatname4613]

He is to MMA what Dmitry Pirog is to Boxing.

[@markho6034]

musics???? 🎶 🎵

[@SleeperRD]

Too bad we did not get to see Zabit vs Yair :(

[@bansheep1]

He look like Abraham Lincoln

[@efofolife]

That's Ibrahim Lincoln to you.

[@bansheep1]

@@efofolife lolz

[@jakejonathan4249]

Straight up GOAT. Easily would of won the belt and defended.

[@AhmedAli-sn2ie]

Not against volk

[@humaidahnnooman]

Hmmmmk​@@AhmedAli-sn2ie

[@aliyoun2476]

MMA in its most gratious and godly display. Tragedy..so s'adresse ufc didnt respect his value. Now inshah all à futur doctor

[@fucu41]

Kungfu works my friends

[@luisphilipesilva]

What happened to Zabbit??

[@ssootho]

Quit because of medical issues and the UFC not giving him a title shot (apparently they said they would). He's now becoming a doctor

[@user-oh7rz6hn4g]

Тот случай когда один боец в UFC продемонстрировал свои бои в целое произведение искусства. Это истинный чемпион и мирный воин 21 века в не зависимости от ринга!

[@faihaanfaizal2511]

Abraham Lincoln Just went missing. Would have easily beaten volsk

[@user-sb1qx1zg2b]

🤲🤲🤲

[@manuelgomesdiasmane5831]

Teshekkurler

[@tricktop9064]

Dang and he had a medical condition limiting his cardio I can’t even imagine dudes skill ceiling after he got that surgery

[@NabilAbdulrashidComedy]

You can’t fight like this in the cage without being eccentric outside of it

[@Hammer1978]

It's like Zabit is Islam and Khabib with lots of striking

[@monkeyaquarius2804]

The agility of the monkey ...👽👍

[@akuaku7917]

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