UFC Fight Night 163: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar

UFC Fight Night 163, also known as UFC on ESPN+ 23, featured a highly anticipated featherweight bout between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar. The event, held in Washington D.C., also included other notable matchups in the heavyweight and women's flyweight divisions. The main event promised a clash of styles and a potential step up the divisional ladder for the winner.

As a mixed martial arts event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights, the performances of the athletes, and the overall entertainment value. UFC Fight Night 163 was generally considered a solid card, with the main event between Magomedsharipov and Kattar being a technical and competitive fight. Some undercard bouts also received praise for their finishes.

• The main event between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar was a technical striking battle, largely controlled by Magomedsharipov.

• Alexander Volkov secured a dominant win over Greg Hardy in the co-main event.

• The event offered several exciting finishes and competitive matchups throughout the preliminary and main cards.

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Zabit Magomedsharipov, despite winning the main event via unanimous decision, was the only fighter on the main card not to secure a finish, breaking a streak of nine consecutive finishes for him across his wins.