An ACB Jiu-Jitsu tournament is being planned for Moscow during the summer months. The post suggests that Zabit will likely compete in grappling at this event, which the author anticipates will be interesting to watch. However, specific details about the exact date, venue, tournament format, or other participants were not provided. The mention of Zabit presumably refers to former UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov, who has been away from MMA competition. This would represent a notable appearance in competitive grappling if confirmed.
Early reports suggest that Zabit Magomedsharipov could be set to make a competitive grappling appearance at a planned ACB Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Moscow sometime this summer, though no official confirmation has been issued and key details remain unannounced.
Magomedsharipov, 35, built a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC featherweight division before stepping away from MMA competition. The Russian fighter carries an 18-1-0 professional record and trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu, a credential that underscores his credentials on the mat. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he was equally dangerous on the feet and on the ground during his UFC run, averaging 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 4.89 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov has been absent from MMA competition, making any return to competitive action — even in grappling — a notable development for featherweight observers
- A showing at an ACB Jiu-Jitsu event in his home country would mark his first confirmed competitive appearance in some time
- His grappling-heavy style and affiliation with Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu make a submission grappling format a natural fit
Because the report lacks specifics on the date, venue, tournament format, or confirmed opponent list, the event itself is still unverified. The involvement of Magomedsharipov is similarly unconfirmed at this stage and should be treated as a strong possibility rather than a done deal until official word emerges from ACB or the fighter's camp.
