Zabit
Magomedsharipov might not be done with combat sports just
yet.
Magomedsharipov is set to return to competition after a lengthy
hiatus, but not in MMA. Absolute Championship of Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu recently announced that they have signed
Magomedsharipov.
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ACBJJ president Zaurbek Khasiev wrote in a statement on social
media: “Major decisions are made in silence. Negotiations are
complete. Zabit
Magomedsharipov joins ACBJJ. We’re assembling the elite, stay
tuned.”
An Early Exit
Magomedsharipov (18-1) is considered one of the biggest what ifs in
the history of MMA. Few have retired from the sport as early and as
abruptly as the Dagestani star. Magomedsharipov has finished 13 of
his 18 career wins while suffering one professional loss.
Magomedsharipov was undefeated in six
UFC outings with wins over Jeremy
Stephens and Calvin
Kattar, which had made him relevant in the featherweight title
picture.
However, Magomedsharipov was just 28 when he stopped fighting after
2019, as he was dealing with multiple health issues.
Magomedsharipov officially
hung up his gloves in 2022 to pursue a medical
career.