Former UFC star Zabit Magomedsharipov again books long-awaited return
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Zabit
Magomedsharipov is set to make his first competitive combat
sports appearance in nearly seven years.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight takes on Youssef Zalal in the main event of ACBJJ 22 on Aug. 30 in Istanbul, Turkey. Kerim Engizek and Belal Muhammad will also be a part of the grappling event.
The ACBJJ 22 main event will pit Magomedsharipov against Zalal, an active 145-pound contender in the UFC. This marks his first competitive outing since his last Octagon appearance, which came in 2019 against Calvin Kattar.
The Russian enjoyed an impressive run in the Octagon between 2017 and 2019, emerging as a fan favorite thanks to his flashy striking and memorable finishes. However, after a bout against Yair Rodriguez fell through, Magomedsharipov stepped away from the sport. He was previously scheduled to face Raul Rosas Jr. in a grappling match in July but withdrew because of an undisclosed injury.
Meanwhile, Zalal’s strong second stint in the UFC came to an end at the hands of former champ Aljamain Sterling in April. “The Moroccan Devil” was riding an eight-fight win streak before losing to Sterling.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight takes on Youssef Zalal in the main event of ACBJJ 22 on Aug. 30 in Istanbul, Turkey. Kerim Engizek and Belal Muhammad will also be a part of the grappling event.
Zabit Magomedsharipov returns after UFC run ended in 2019
The ACBJJ 22 main event will pit Magomedsharipov against Zalal, an active 145-pound contender in the UFC. This marks his first competitive outing since his last Octagon appearance, which came in 2019 against Calvin Kattar.
The Russian enjoyed an impressive run in the Octagon between 2017 and 2019, emerging as a fan favorite thanks to his flashy striking and memorable finishes. However, after a bout against Yair Rodriguez fell through, Magomedsharipov stepped away from the sport. He was previously scheduled to face Raul Rosas Jr. in a grappling match in July but withdrew because of an undisclosed injury.
Meanwhile, Zalal’s strong second stint in the UFC came to an end at the hands of former champ Aljamain Sterling in April. “The Moroccan Devil” was riding an eight-fight win streak before losing to Sterling.
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