Zabit Magomedsharipov will compete at ACB JJ (ACB Jiu-Jitsu) on July 5 in Moscow. The competition will take place at 70 kilograms (approximately 154 pounds). This marks Magomedsharipov's move into grappling competition rather than MMA. No opponent has been announced yet for the former UFC featherweight contender. The event will be held in Moscow this summer.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is stepping onto the grappling mats this summer, with the former UFC featherweight contender confirmed to compete at ACB Jiu-Jitsu in Moscow on July 5. He will enter the 70-kilogram bracket, roughly 154 pounds, marking a notable shift away from mixed martial arts competition.
Magomedsharipov, 35, carries an 18-1-0 professional MMA record and built his reputation as one of the most dynamic fighters in the UFC featherweight division before his extended absence from the sport. The Russian standout, who trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu, stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. His MMA numbers tell the story of a well-rounded competitor: he averaged 4.89 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, while also generating an impressive 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes inside the cage. That combination of striking threat and wrestling output made him a difficult puzzle for opponents, and his grappling credentials now get a standalone showcase.
No opponent has been announced for the Moscow event as of yet.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov stepping into a pure jiu-jitsu format tests a dimension of his game that was always present in MMA but rarely seen in isolation
- Competing at 70 kilograms places him in a weight class familiar to elite submission grapplers, adding competitive context to the matchup when an opponent is named
- His association with Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu signals this is a serious competitive venture rather than an exhibition appearance
- The event keeps one of Russian MMA's most recognizable names active and visible ahead of any potential return to mixed martial arts
