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Zabit Magomedsharipov

Zabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the UFC featherweight division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Zabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the UFC featherweight division. He was also the ACB featherweight champion and retired from MMA in June 2022.

Early life and background

Zabit Magomedsharipov was born on March 1, 1991, in Khasavyurt, Dagestan. Sources identify him as Russian and note his birth name as Zabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov.

Mixed martial arts career

Magomedsharipov fought professionally from 2012 to 2020 and built a 18–1 record. He competed in several organizations before reaching the UFC, where he fought at featherweight. He trained with Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu during his UFC career.

Championships and UFC run

Before signing with the UFC, he became ACB featherweight champion. In the UFC, he won six straight fights and earned recognition as one of the division's notable contenders.

Retirement

Magomedsharipov announced his retirement from MMA in June 2022. ESPN reported that he said he no longer felt the same desire to compete.

Key facts

  • He went 6–0 in the UFC featherweight division.
  • He held the ACB featherweight championship before joining the UFC.
  • His professional MMA record is 18 wins and 1 loss.
  • He announced his retirement from MMA in June 2022.
  • He was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia.
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Canadian context

He has no major direct Canada-specific connection in the provided sources, but he is a notable former UFC fighter of interest to Canadian MMA audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zabit Magomedsharipov?
He is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist who competed mainly in the UFC featherweight division.
What is Zabit Magomedsharipov's MMA record?
His professional record is listed as 18 wins and 1 loss.
What title did he win before the UFC?
He was the ACB featherweight champion.
When did he retire?
He announced his retirement from MMA in June 2022.
Where is Zabit Magomedsharipov from?
He was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zabit_Magomedsharipov
    Supports: Birth date and place, nationality, UFC and ACB career, professional record, and retirement context.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/34101620/zabit-magomedsharipov-retiring-mma-6-0-ufc-record
    Supports: Retirement announcement in June 2022, UFC record, and general career context.
  3. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/87aa9fb63d6b51a1
    Supports: Height, weight, stance, birth date, and UFC record.
  4. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/36040-zabit-magomedsharipov
    Supports: Professional record, weight class, height, reach, and career details.