Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
Magomed Zaynukov couldn't have asked for a better start to his Ultimate Fighting Championship career.
The unbeaten Dagestani prospect earned a unanimous decision over Damian Rzepecki in his Octagon debut at UFC Abu Dhabi , neutralizing his opponent's grappling while showcasing the polished striking that saw him earn a contract on
Dana White’s Contender Series last year.
Magomed Zaynukov breaks down his unanimous decision victory over Damian Rzepecki in his UFC debut
Following his victory over Rzepecki, Zaynukov shed light on the preparation that went into his UFC debut.
“I thought they liked me only that much in America, but they also like me in Abu Dhabi as well,” Zaynukov said in a post-fight interview. “And I really wanted to show a good performance. I know a lot of people were counting on me, a lot of people were waiting for me to debut. I worked really, really hard. I had a…
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