Zabit Magomedsharipov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

UFC’s biggest what if hints at potential comeback years after leaving the Octagon undefeated

Zabit Magomedsharipov might be missing the UFC. It’s crazy to think that 2,000 days have passed since we last saw the former featherweight contender in action.

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Forgotten UFC Fighters – What Ever Happened to Them?

The group of forgotten UFC fighters is a list that features many well-known, fan favourite names. Many of the fighters on this list could have reasonably been seen in the title picture if they were to have continued their pursuit in the UFC, however, for one reason or another, they decided to walk away from the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 12

UFC’s biggest-ever ‘what if’ has a 10-0 brother who could ‘come to the UFC today and be top five’

Zabit Magomedsharipov was not his family’s last hope for a dominant UFC champion. A number of years ago, talk of future UFC champions rarely unfolded without Magomedsharipov’s name coming up in conversation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10

UFC blamed for Zabit Magomedsharipov’s premature retirement as recent comeback talk is strongly shut down

Fans have been told not to hold out hope of seeing Zabit Magomedsharipov back inside the UFC Octagon. When it comes to the biggest ‘what if’ fighter in UFC history, not many can hold a candle to Magomedsharipov’s claim to that status.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21

Zabit Magomedsharipov’s manager drops major hint about potential return 6 years on from his last fight

Rumors began to circulate earlier this year that a former UFC star could be gearing up for a comeback. Videos of Zabit Magomedsharipov in training got fans talking about whether the former featherweight contender could be making his way back to the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 6

Zabit Magomedsharipov called out by 23-year-old ‘future star’ as UFC comeback rumors intensify

Fight fans are constantly in hope of seeing an incredibly exciting contender step back inside the Octagon one day. Zabit Magomedsharipov delivered some incredible highlights during his time in the UFC having not fought since November of 2019.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 1

Zabit Magomedsharipov puts on gym ‘masterclass’ as word spreads of potential UFC comeback

Zabit Magomedsharipov reportedly put on a ‘masterclass’ in a Dubai gym around the same time that reports of a UFC comeback were circulating online. The once number three-ranked featherweight in the world was forced into retirement after undergoing surgery on undisclosed health issues that ended up costing him his career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 1

Zabit Magomedsharipov scored the rarest submission ever when he announced himself to UFC fans

It was just a few fights into his UFC career when Zabit Magomedsharipov showcased exactly why he was widely regarded as a future champion. When Zabit Magomedsharipov retired from the UFC in 2019, it came as a huge shock to the UFC fanbase, especially as he had just scored an impressive win over then-contender, Calvin Kattar.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 1

Dana White once promised Zabit Magomedsharipov UFC title fight to return, now he is poised to comeback

Zabit Magomedsharipov will always be regarded as one of the biggest ‘what-if’ fighters in UFC history after shockingly deciding to retire at 28 years old.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 31

UFC’s biggest what-if teased for comeback after 6 years away

Zabit Magomedsharipov is a name UFC fans haven’t heard in a while. The talented striker left things unfinished in the UFC, leaving the premier promotion with a perfect 6-0 record, thought to never return after his surprising retirement announcement in 2022.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 14

UFC Vegas 102 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Calvin Kattar – Youssef Zalal

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 102, we are going to see a featherweight matchup between two contenders heading in the opposite direction. Calvin Kattar (23-8) will look to get back on track as he takes on a contender who many have their eyes on this year in Youssef Zalal (16-5-1).

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 1, 2024

UFC’s biggest ‘What If’ Dagestani fighter confirms Dana White and team did everything in power to bring him back

Zabit Magomedsharipov is undoubtedly the greatest what-if in the history of mixed martial arts, specifically in the UFC. The fighter left the sport in the prime of his career, as he was on his way to get the featherweight title opportunity.