Zabit Magomedsharipov

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Akhmedovich and the family name is Magomedsharipov.

Zabit Magomedsharipov
Magomedsharipov in 2018
BornZabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov
(1991-03-01) March 1, 1991 (age 33)
Khasavyurt, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight (2014–2020)
Lightweight (2012–2013)
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
StyleSanda[2]
Fighting out ofKhasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
Brick Township, New Jersey, U.S.
TeamDagFighter
Ricardo Almeida BJJ
Nick Catone MMA
TrainerMansur Uchakaev
Ricardo Almeida
Nick Catone
Mark Henry
Years active2012–2020
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins18
By knockout6
By submission7
By decision5
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Notable relativesKhasan Magomedsharipov (brother)
Notable school(s)Five Directions of the World
Websitewww.zabitmma.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Zabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov (Russian: Забит Ахмедович Магомедшарипов;[4] born March 1, 1991) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist. He competed 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.[5] 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,[6] under Gusein Magomaev, the school's co-founder. In 2012, he made his professional MMA debut.[7] In December 2019, his brother followed in his footsteps by making his professional MMA debut.[8] Magomedsharipov became well known during a period where fighters from Dagestan earned a reputation as formidable opponents in the UFC.

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.[9][10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 136 on Sep 15, 2018

Magomedsharipov signed a four-fight deal with the UFC in May 2017.[11]

Magomedsharipov was expected to face Nick Hein on September 2, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Struve vs. Volkov.[12] However, Hein pulled out of the fight on August 21[13] and was replaced by Mike Santiago.[14] Magomedsharipov won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[15][16]

Magomedsharipov faced promotional newcomer Sheymon Moraes on November 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum.[17] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[18] The win also earned Magomedsharipov his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[19]

Magomedsharipov faced Kyle Bochniak on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21] This win again earned him a Fight of the Night bonus.[22] Shortly after the bout, Magomedsharipov signed a new multi-fight contract with UFC.[23]

Magomedsharipov was expected to fight Yair Rodríguez on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228.[24] However, Rodríguez pulled out of the fight on August 23[25] and was replaced by Brandon Davis.[26] Magomedsharipov won the fight via submission in the second round with a modified kneebar.[27]

Magomedsharipov faced Jeremy Stephens on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]

Magomedsharipov was expected to face Calvin Kattar on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.[30] 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.[31] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[32] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[33]

Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Yair Rodríguez on August 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 175.[34] However, Rodríguez pulled out with an ankle injury.[35]

On April 26, 2021, Magomedsharipov was removed from the UFC official rankings due to inactivity. At the time of removal he was ranked #3.[36] 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.[37]

In September 2021, Mark Henry announced that Magomedsharipov would be returning to the UFC soon.[38]

In June 2022, Magomedsharipov notified the UFC that he was retiring from active competition.[39]

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

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Sanda

  • Russian champion (4x)[2]
  • European champion[2]
  • World cup winner[2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches 18 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 0
By submission 7 1
By decision 5 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–1 Calvin Kattar Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar November 9, 2019 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Fight of the Night.
Win 17–1 Jeremy Stephens Decision (unanimous) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–1 Brandon Davis Submission (Suloev stretch) UFC 228 September 8, 2018 2 4:36 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 15–1 Kyle Bochniak Decision (unanimous) UFC 223 April 7, 2018 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 14–1 Sheymon Moraes Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum November 25, 2017 3 4:30 Shanghai, China Performance of the Night.
Win 13–1 Mike Santiago Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve September 2, 2017 2 4:22 Rotterdam, Netherlands Performance of the Night.
Win 12–1 Valdines Silva TKO (punches) ACB 45 September 17, 2016 1 1:54 Saint Petersburg, Russia Defended the ACB Featherweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win 11–1 Sheikh-Magomed Arapkhanov KO (punch) ACB 31 March 9, 2016 1 4:19 Grozny, Russia Won the inaugural ACB Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–1 Abdul-Rakhman Temirov Submission (guillotine choke) ACB 24: Grand Prix 2015 Finals Stage 2 October 24, 2015 1 4:16 Moscow, Russia ACB Featherweight Grand-Prix Final.
Win 9–1 Mukhamed Kokov TKO (arm injury) ACB 20 June 14, 2015 2 3:57 Sochi, Russia
Win 8–1 Artak Nazaryan TKO (retirement) ACB 15: Grand Prix 2015 Stage 2 March 21, 2015 2 4:08 Nalchik, Russia ACB Featherweight Grand-Prix Semifinal.
Win 7–1 Orudzh Zamanov Submission (guillotine choke) ACB 11 November 14, 2014 2 3:46 Grozny, Russia Featherweight debut. ACB Featherweight Grand-Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 6–1 Sarmat Hodov Decision (unanimous) Oplot Challenge 88 November 16, 2013 2 1:11 Kharkov, Ukraine
Win 5–1 Sergei Sokolov Submission (triangle choke) Fight Nights: Krepost Selection 1 September 20, 2013 2 2:49 Moscow, Russia
Loss 4–1 Igor Egorov Submission (armbar) ProFC 47 April 14, 2013 3 1:27 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win 4–0 Iftikhor Arbobov TKO (doctor stoppage) ProFC 44 December 2, 2012 2 5:00 Chekhov, Russia
Win 3–0 Abkerim Yunusov Submission (rear-naked choke) ProFC 42 October 13, 2012 2 2:42 Kharkov, Ukraine
Win 2–0 Timur Bolatov Decision (unanimous) Liga Kavkaz 2012 July 3, 2012 2 5:00 Khasavyurt, Russia
Win 1–0 Zhumageldy Zhetpisbayev TKO (punches) Odesa Golden Cup May 9, 2012 3 2:45 Odesa, Ukraine

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Mixed martial arts amateur record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By submission 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Rakhman Makhazhiev Submission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 34 September 30, 2012 2 4:49 Moscow, Russia

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See also

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