Zabit Magomedsharipov will return to competition at ACB JJ on July 5 in Moscow. The bout will take place at 70 kilograms (approximately 154 pounds). This marks Magomedsharipov's return to action in a grappling or MMA context under the ACB banner. The post asks fans who they would like to see as his opponent. No opponent has been officially announced yet for the July event.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is set to return to competition on July 5 in Moscow, where he will compete under the ACB Jiu-Jitsu banner at 70 kilograms, roughly 154 pounds. No opponent has been named yet, with organizers openly soliciting fan suggestions for who should face him on the card.
Magomedsharipov, 35, holds an 18-1-0 MMA record and carries one of the more well-rounded resumes in Russian combat sports. The six-foot-one orthodox fighter trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu and brings a physical frame to match, with a reach of 73 inches. His MMA numbers reflect a relentless offensive style — he averaged 4.89 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy, while also generating 5.22 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. His submission threat remained present throughout his career, averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov's return under the ACB banner signals continued activity for one of Russia's most recognizable fighters
- The 70-kilogram weight class sits between standard MMA divisions, making opponent selection and ruleset details worth watching as the event takes shape
- His grappling credentials through Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu make a submission-only or grappling format a natural fit, though the exact competition format has not been confirmed
- The open opponent search suggests the card is still being assembled, leaving the matchup picture unclear heading into the summer
