Zabit Magomedsharipov will soon compete under grappling rules at an ACB JJ tournament. The event, ACBJJ21, is scheduled for July 5 in Moscow. The post does not specify Magomedsharipov's opponent or provide additional details about the grappling ruleset. This marks a continuation of Magomedsharipov's activity outside traditional MMA competition. The announcement comes from the official league channel.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is set to step onto the mat under grappling rules at ACBJJ21, an ACB Jiu-Jitsu tournament scheduled for July 5 in Moscow.
The 35-year-old Russian featherweight holds an 18-1-0 professional MMA record and trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu, making a grappling competition a natural extension of his skill set. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, Magomedsharipov built his MMA reputation on a well-rounded, dynamic style — he averaged 4.89 significant strikes landed per minute in the cage, with a 48 percent striking accuracy, while also threatening consistently on the ground with 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes. The announcement, which came through the official ACB JJ league channel, does not name an opponent for the tournament nor specify the exact ruleset in play.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov's grappling pedigree is genuine, and competing in a dedicated submission format gives him a platform to showcase that side of his game.
- His participation keeps him active and visible while his MMA status remains unaddressed in this announcement.
- No opponent or bracket details have been confirmed, leaving the competitive picture incomplete ahead of July 5.
