Edson Barboza is interested in fighting Zabit

[Paolo Delutis]

3 rounder...it has a chance..

5 rounder...no way zabit signs dude is scared of 5 rounds but wants to be champion LOL

 

[xentreos]

Zabit don't want that smoke no sir.

 

[gluehuffer1776]

zabit's glass body couldnt handle barbozas kicks

 

[ejazahmednit]

Amazing fight, wont happen

 

[Nightwish]

Zabit hasnt fought since he was the president of the USA.

 

[Herwald]

What's with the Round 2 comment? Edson's not known for gassing.

 

[VinceArch]

Awesome fight on paper, let's make it happen!

 

[arcadeperfect]

Barboza vs Volk would be interesting.

 

[Dorkman]

Kind of a dumb first comment by Jose considering we just saw him still fairly fresh despite absorbing a decent amount of damage in the third round of his very recent fight.

 

[JSN]

Good showcase opportunity for Barboza. He has the star power to make it a main event, and even if Zabit takes him down at will early, Zabit is a two round fighter.

 

[xhaydenx]

I reckon Barboza would eat him up on the feet and be able to stuff the takedowns. He'd turn Zabit into a panic wrestler.

Not that it matters as this fight is never happening anyway. Zabit is only interested in fighting Yair for some dumb ass reason or retiring.

 

[KoreanZawmbie]

Zabit aint fighting anyone. He's annoying.

Still waiting on him to beat a top 10.

 

[jsbx45]

Great fight but Zabit doesn't fight and is talking retirement.

 

[Sean Rhino]

Zabit is having surgery and is not ranked anymore. How about calling out the other guy who hasn't fought since 2019, Yair? He's still ranked in the division. I would love that fight.

 

[PlayTheGame]

I suspect Zabit can’t make FW anymore, at least without seriously hindering his performance.

He mentioned in one of his Russian interviews a couple of years ago that every weight cut feels like a fight on its own and makes him want to quit MMA for good. It’s kind of understandable; dude is 6’1, and he’s already 30. Imagine him cutting all that weight after a 1,5 year lay-off; yikes.

 

[The Chosen]

Where is Zabit training now?

 

[PlayTheGame]

Where is Zabit training now?

Looks like he’s in Dagestan right now. Honestly, judging by his Instagram he mostly hangs out with his bros these days and milks sponsorships. I mean I can’t blame the man for taking it easy but damn, we definitely haven’t seen enough of him.

 

[Superior]

Barboza via TKO round two, make it happen.