Zabit just secured himself a permanent spot on the main card

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THAT PERFORMANCE WAS SPECTACULAR.

it's clear to see why top level coaches are praising his abilities. His movements are so smooth and innovative. And the guy just looks so gangsta, he looks like the kind of guy that will kill your enemy with just your lunch-money.
The UFC was smart to move him up to the main card
 
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That fight was pure mayhem.

Easily FOTN.

Bochniak is insanely tough.
 
It was a good fight but not worthy of the slobbering JImmy and Joe were doing over it
 
To think he broke his hand just before the fight (or in the first round depending on the source) is fascinating. Zabeast can crack...

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Yeah, he's really fun to watch. Seems incredibly talented.

I wonder about his stamina though. He seemed to be really tired after dominating the whole fight. Yeah, it was a high pace but was also really one sided. I wonder how he'd hold up in a more competitive fight.
 
Yeah, he's really fun to watch. Seems incredibly talented.

I wonder about his stamina though. He seemed to be really tired after dominating the whole fight. Yeah, it was a high pace but was also really one sided. I wonder how he'd hold up in a more competitive fight.

Fair point. He finished most of his prior opponents.
 
I knew nothing about him going into the fight, but the moment I saw him calmly moving around under Bochniaks early pressure I knew he was good. Did seem to falter a bit towards the end of the fight, probably due to the grappling. Could turn out to be a weakness, but really exciting with a new name regardless.
 
Dan Hooker would have been an interesting test if he hadn't decided to move up to 155 and further derail Diakese.
 
I watched his debut in Rotterdam. I was totally blown away. Definitely outgrew the prelims by now.
 

One of the more badass moments of 2018 no doubt. It's right behind Holloway's stand and bang moment with Lamas, funny thing is, both these moments happened in the Featherweight Division.

Zabit and Kyle(Once he bounces back) are looking to make waves in the UFC. I think it's a smart move for Zabit to call out Yair, that would be a good fight. However I still don't think he's ready for someone like Max Holloway. Holloway is a cardio freak, and where Zabit slowed down, Holloway usually turns up, if he gasses, Holloways gonna swarm and drown him like everyone else. Gotta see if Zabits cardio can hold up with the kind of pace Holloway pushes, he looked gassed in the third round from what I saw, and that's no good against somone like Holloway.

Impressive performance none the less, he's legit, and has damn good/crafty wrestling.
 
That was an awesome fight, potential FOTY although we have a ways to go. That said, Zabit looks like a future FTW champ.
 
And the guy just looks so gangsta, he looks like the kind of guy that will kill your enemy with just your lunch-money.
 
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