Zabit Magomedsharipov Explained

Zabit Magomedsharipov
Birth Date:1 March 1991
Birth Place:Khasavyurt, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Residence:Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
Nationality:Russian
Height:6 ft 1 in
Weight:145lb
Trainer:Mansur Uchakaev
Ricardo Almeida
Nick Catone
Mark Henry
Weight Class:Featherweight (2014–2020)
Lightweight (2012–2013)
Reach:73 in[1]
Style:Sanda
Fighting Out Of:Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
Brick Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Team:DagFighter
Ricardo Almeida BJJ
Nick Catone MMA
Years Active:2012–2020
Mma Kowin:6
Mma Subwin:7
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Subloss:1
School:Five Directions of the World
Relatives:Khasan Magomedsharipov (brother)
Sherdog:114261
Medaltemplates:[2]

Zabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov (Russian: Забит Ахмедович Магомедшарипов;[3] born 1 March 1991) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist. He fought in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), where he was the ACB Featherweight Champion.

Background

Magomedsharipov was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan ASSR, Soviet Union, on March 1, 1991, of Akhvakh ethnicity. Zabit has a younger brother, Khasan Magomedsharipov, who is also a professional mixed martial artist.[4] He started to train in freestyle wrestling at 11 years and then sanda. In 2003, he joined the Five Directions of the World wushu boarding school, where he lived for 10 to 12 years for education and trained martial arts three times per day,[5] under Gusein Magomaev. In 2012, he made his professional MMA debut.[6] In December 2019, his brother followed in his footsteps by making his professional MMA debut.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Magomedsharipov fought in a handful of different promotions early in his career, amassing a professional record of 6-1 before signing with ACB.

Absolute Championship Berkut

Magomedsharipov went 6–0 in the ACB and was featherweight champion.[8] [9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Magomedsharipov signed a four-fight deal with the UFC in May 2017.[10]

Magomedsharipov was expected to face Nick Hein on September 2, 2017, at .[11] However, Hein pulled out of the fight on August 21[12] and was replaced by Mike Santiago.[13] Magomedsharipov won the fight via submission rear-naked choke in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[14] [15]

Magomedsharipov faced promotional newcomer Sheymon Moraes on November 25, 2017, at .[16] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[17] The win also earned Magomedsharipov his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[18]

Magomedsharipov faced Kyle Bochniak on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.[19] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[20] This win earned him a Fight of the Night bonus.[21] Shortly after the bout, Magomedsharipov signed a new multi-fight contract with UFC.[22]

Magomedsharipov was expected to fight Yair Rodríguez on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228.[23] However, Rodríguez pulled out of the fight on August 23[24] and was replaced by Brandon Davis.[25] Magomedsharipov won the fight via submission in the second round with a modified kneebar.[26]

Magomedsharipov faced Jeremy Stephens on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[27] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[28]

Magomedsharipov was expected to face Calvin Kattar on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.[29] However, Magomedsharipov was removed from the card due to injury on September 13 and the pairing was rescheduled for the following month at UFC on ESPN+ 21.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[32]

Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Yair Rodríguez on August 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 175.[33] However, Rodríguez pulled out with an ankle injury.[34]

On April 26, 2021, Magomedsharipov was removed from the UFC official rankings due to inactivity. At the time of removal he was ranked #3.[35] In early June 2021, it was reported that Magomedsharipov was suffering from health issues related to his immune system, which ultimately required career-threatening surgery.[36]

In September 2021, Mark Henry announced that Magomedsharipov would be returning to the UFC soon.[37]

In June 2022, Magomedsharipov notified the UFC that he was retiring from active competition.[38]

He is currently coaching his younger brother Khasan.[39] [40] [41] According to his younger brother Khasan, Zabit is interested in competing in wrestling and grappling competitions in the future.[42]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Sanda

Mixed martial arts record

|Win|align=center|18–1|Calvin Kattar| Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Moscow, Russia||-|Win|align=center|17–1|Jeremy Stephens| Decision (unanimous)|UFC 235 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–1|Brandon Davis| Submission (Suloev stretch)|UFC 228||align=center|2|align=center|4:36|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–1|Kyle Bochniak| Decision (unanimous)|UFC 223||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Brooklyn, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–1|Sheymon Moraes|Submission (anaconda choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|4:30|Shanghai, China||-|Win|align=center|13–1|Mike Santiago |Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:22|Rotterdam, Netherlands||-|Win|align=center|12–1| Valdines Silva|TKO (punches)|ACB 45||align=center|1|align=center|1:54|Saint Petersburg, Russia||-|Win|align=center|11–1|Sheikh-Magomed Arapkhanov|KO (punch)|ACB 31 ||align=center|1|align=center|4:19|Grozny, Russia||-|Win|align=center|10–1|Abdul-Rakhman Temirov|Submission (guillotine choke)|ACB 24: Grand Prix 2015 Finals Stage 2||align=center|1|align=center|4:16|Moscow, Russia||-|Win|align=center|9–1|Mukhamed Kokov|TKO (arm injury)|ACB 20||align=center|2|align=center|3:57|Sochi, Russia||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Artak Nazaryan|TKO (retirement)|ACB 15: Grand Prix 2015 Stage 2||align=center|2|align=center|4:08|Nalchik, Russia||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Orudzh Zamanov|Submission (guillotine choke)|ACB 11||align=center|2|align=center|3:46|Grozny, Russia||-|Win|align=center| 6–1|Sarmat Hodov| Decision (unanimous)|Oplot Challenge 88||align=center|2|align=center|1:11|Kharkov, Ukraine ||-|Win|align=center| 5–1|Sergei Sokolov|Submission (triangle choke)|Fight Nights: Krepost Selection 1||align=center| 2|align=center| 2:49|Moscow, Russia||-|Loss|align=center| 4–1|Igor Egorov|Submission (armbar)|ProFC 47||align=center| 3|align=center| 1:27|Rostov-on-Don, Russia||-|Win|align=center| 4–0|Iftikhor Arbobov|TKO (doctor stoppage)|ProFC 44||align=center| 2|align=center| 5:00|Chekhov, Russia||-| Win|align=center| 3–0|Abkerim Yunusov| Submission (rear-naked choke)|ProFC 42||align=center|2|align=center|2:42|Kharkov, Ukraine||-| Win|align=center| 2–0|Timur Bolatov| Decision (unanimous)|Liga Kavkaz 2012||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|Khasavyurt, Russia||-| Win|align=center| 1–0|Zhumageldy Zhetpisbayev| TKO (punches)|Odesa Golden Cup||align=center|3|align=center|2:45|Odesa, Ukraine||-[48]

Mixed martial arts amateur record

|-|Loss|align=center|0–1|Rakhman Makhazhiev|Submission (armbar)| M-1 Challenge 34||align=center|2|align=center|4:49|Moscow, Russia||-[49]

See also

References

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov UFC Profile. ufc.com. 14 September 2018. March 1, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2012 European Championship Sanda 70kg Results .
  3. Web site: Забит Магомедшарипов Zabit Magomedsharipov статистика, видео, фото, биография, бои без правил, боец MMA. 2022-02-08. fighttime.ru.
  4. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov's younger brother, Gasan, withdraws from CFFC 82 (Updated). John Morgan. mmajunkie.com. August 7, 2020.
  5. Web site: Learn the Name: Zabit Magomedsharipov Has the Tools to Be a UFC Star. Snowden. Jonathan. Bleacher Report. en. 2019-02-15.
  6. News: Signs Zabit Magomedsharipov's background. acbmma.com. 2017-09-03. 8 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180908015809/https://acbmma.com/fighters/zabit-magomedsharipov-8196_28. dead.
  7. Web site: Khasan Magomedsharipov, Zabit's Brother, Wins Via Twister. 4 October 2020.
  8. Web site: Prospect of the week: Zabit Magomedsharipov ⋆ MMA TakeOver. 2018-04-01. MMA TakeOver. en-US. 2019-02-11.
  9. Web site: Absolute Championship Berkut 45 Results: Magomedshapiroov Defends Featherweight Title, UFC Vet Stringer & Bellator Vet Sarnavskiy Both Go Down Fightful MMA. www.fightful.com. en. 2019-02-11.
  10. News: UFC Signs Zabit Magomedsharipov. fightful.com. 2017-08-04.
  11. News: Nick Hein drops to featherweight, meets newcomer Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115. mmajunkie.com. 2017-07-21.
  12. News: Nick Hein out at UFC-Rotterdam, promotion seeks featherweight foe for Zabit Magomedsharipov. mmajunkie.com. John Morgan. 2017-08-21. 2017-08-22.
  13. News: Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Mike Santiago added to UFC: Rotterdam. MMAjunkie.com. 2017-08-28.
  14. News: UFC-Rotterdam results: Zabit Magomedsharipov scintillating in UFC debut. mmajunkie.com. John Morgan. 2017-09-02. 2017-09-02.
  15. News: UFC Fight Night 115 bonuses: Volkov, Struve, Taisumov, Magomedsharipov earn $50K. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2017-09-02. 2017-09-02.
  16. News: Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Sheymon Moraes added to UFC Fight Night 122 in Shanghai. mmajunkie.com. Mike Bohn. 2017-10-05. 2017-10-05.
  17. News: UFC Fight Night 122 results: Flawless Zabit Magomedsharipov chokes out Sheymon Moraes with 30 seconds left. 2017-11-25. MMAjunkie. 2017-11-26. en-US.
  18. News: UFC Fight Night 122 bonuses: Gastelum, Jingliang among $50,000 winners in China. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2017-11-25. 2017-11-25.
  19. News: UFC 223 results: Zabit Magomedsharipov tops Kyle Bochniak in fun-as-hell slugfest. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2018-04-07. 2018-02-16.
  20. News: UFC 223 results: Zabit Magomedsharipov tops Kyle Bochniak in fun-as-hell slugfest. 2018-04-08. MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. en-US.
  21. News: UFC 223 bonuses: Magomedsharipov-Bochniak an all-time no-brainer for 'Fight of Night'. 2018-04-08. MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. en-US.
  22. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov signs new UFC contract. Ariel Helwani. 2018-04-19. mmafighting.com.
  23. Web site: Yair Rodriguez announces UFC return, Zabit Magomedsharipov fight at UFC 228. Lee. Alexander K.. . 2 June 2018. June 2, 2018.
  24. News: Injury forces Yair Rodriguez out of UFC 228 fight vs. Zabit Magomedsharipov. Bloody Elbow. 2018-08-24.
  25. News: Brandon Davis steps in to face Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC 228. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2018-08-28. 2018-08-29.
  26. News: UFC 228 results: Zabit Magomedsharipov stuns Brandon Davis with brilliant finish. 2018-09-09. MMAjunkie. 2018-09-09. en-US.
  27. News: Jeremy Stephens battles Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC 235 in Las Vegas. mmadna.nl. Marcel Dorff. 2018-12-18. 2018-12-18. nl.
  28. Web site: UFC 235 results: Zabit Magomedsharipov survives late charge, outpoints Jeremy Stephens. 2019-03-03. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-03-04.
  29. News: Magomedsharipov-Kattar to co-headline Oct. 18 . . Brett . Okamato . 6 August 2019.
  30. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov, Calvin Kattar Rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 163 in Moscow. Tristen Critchfield. sherdog.com. 2019-09-17.
  31. Web site: UFC Moscow Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov Outstrikes Calvin Kattar. Evanoff. Josh. 2019-11-09. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-11-09.
  32. Web site: UFC Moscow Bonuses, Attendance & Gate. 2019-11-09. lowkickmma.com. Jon Fuentes. 2019-11-10.
  33. Web site: Report: Yair Rodriguez Faces Zabit Magomedsharipov At August 29 UFC Event Fightful MMA. 2020-06-24. www.fightful.com. en.
  34. Web site: 2020-08-05. Dana White confirms Yair Rodriguez injured, out of fight vs. Zabit Magomedsharipov. 2020-08-05. MMA Junkie. en.
  35. Web site: Chauhan . Nikhil . Zabit Magomedsharipov Removed From UFC Featherweight Rankings – What Does This Mean For the Dagestani Fighter? . sportsmanor.com . 27 April 2021 . 9 May 2021.
  36. Web site: 2021-05-30. Zabit Magomedsharipov's Career In Jeopardy Due To Health Issues. 2021-05-31. MMA News. en-US.
  37. Web site: 2021-09-27. Zabit Magomedsharipov Is On His Way Back To The Octagon Hints Coach. 2021-11-20. MMA News. en-US.
  38. Web site: Cruz . Guilherme . 2022-06-15 . Zabit Magomedsharipov notifies UFC of retirement . 2022-06-15 . MMA Fighting . en.
  39. Web site: 2023-06-05 . Где сейчас Забит Магомедшарипов? . 2023-07-18 . Sports.ru.
  40. Web site: 2023-06-13 . Хасан Магомедшарипов: «Забит не вернется в UFC. Ему интересны грэпплинг и борьба, но предложений не поступало» . 2023-07-18 . Sports.ru.
  41. Web site: 2023-02-16 . Хасан Магомедшарипов: вероятность возвращения Забита – ноль . 2023-07-18 . mma.metaratings.ru . ru.
  42. Web site: 2023-06-13 . Хасан Магомедшарипов: «Забит не вернется в UFC. Ему интересны грэпплинг и борьба, но предложений не поступало» . 2023-07-18 . Sports.ru.
  43. Web site: MMA DNA UFC Awards 2017 : De Uitslagen!!!. DNA. MMA. 18 January 2018. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  44. Web site: MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!. DNA. MMA. 18 January 2019. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  45. Web site: Aljamain Sterling, Zabit Magomedsharipov share submission of the year. youtube.com. 31 December 2018.
  46. Web site: World MMA Awards 2019 Results. Bryan Tucker. July 4, 2019. mmafighting.com.
  47. Web site: Забит Магомедшарипов. Что нужно знать о главном российском дебютанте UFC в этом году? - Rear Naked Choke - Блоги - Sports.ru . 3 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903210106/https://www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/rnchoke/1388272.html3 . 3 September 2017 .
  48. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-11-09.
  49. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-10-11.
  50. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov MMA Fighter Page. Tapology. 2017-08-31.
  51. Web site: Zabit Magomedsharipov - Official UFC Profile. uk.ufc.com. 2017-08-31.

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