What more does Zabit Magomedsharipov have to do to get a ranked opponent?
The ascending featherweight, who boasts two submission victories and Performance of the Night bonuses in the UFC, went back into his bag of tricks Saturday night. Magomedsharipov got replacement opponent Brandon Davis to tap via the Suloev Stretch at UFC 228.
INSANE! Zabit matches @FunkMaster_UFC's 'Suloev Stretch' and gets his own sub. Nasty. #UFC228 pic.twitter.com/VfDoNPgkxf
— Ahmar Khan (@AhmarSKhan) September 9, 2018
According to the UFC, it was only the third time the Suloev Stretch kneebar was used in the promotion, joining Aljamain Sterling who pulled it off on Cody Stamann earlier in the evening.
Following the fight, Magomedsharipov demanded a top-five opponent next, calling out Chad Mendes.
Zabit Magomedsharipov: "Chad Mendes, let's go!" #UFC228
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) September 9, 2018
