Zabit Magomedsharipov will soon compete under grappling rules at a tournament under the ACB JJ banner. The event, ACB JJ 21, is scheduled for July 5 in Moscow. This marks a return to competitive action for Magomedsharipov in a grappling format. The announcement comes from the official league channel.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is set to return to competitive action under grappling rules, with the Russian fighter confirmed to compete at ACB JJ 21 on July 5 in Moscow. The announcement was made through the official ACB JJ league channel.
Magomedsharipov, 35, carries an 18-1-0 professional MMA record and trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu. The six-foot-one Russian, who sports a 73-inch reach, built his reputation in the featherweight division as one of the sport's most dynamic and complete fighters. His MMA numbers reflect a well-rounded game — he averaged 4.89 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy, while also threatening consistently on the mat with 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes. The ACB JJ tournament gives him a dedicated platform to showcase his grappling credentials outside of the cage.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov has been away from high-profile competition, making any return to action — even in a grappling format — a notable development for his fanbase.
- Competing under submission grappling rules allows him to demonstrate the ground-based skills that complemented his striking during his MMA career.
- A strong performance at ACB JJ 21 could raise his profile ahead of any potential return to MMA competition.
