Khassan Magomedsharipov has improved his professional record to 11-0 and signed a four-fight contract with PFL. He also revealed the person who influenced his brother Zabit's return to competition.
Khassan Magomedsharipov has signed a four-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League, the organization announced on July 2, 2026, with the undefeated prospect carrying a perfect 11-0 professional record into his new chapter.
Beyond the contract news, Khassan also shed light on the person responsible for convincing his older brother, Zabit Magomedsharipov, to return to competition — though the specific individual was not named in the announcement.
Zabit, 35, is one of the most recognizable names in MMA's featherweight division, holding an 18-1 professional record. The Russian fighter out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu is a well-rounded threat with serious offensive output, averaging 4.89 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy, while also posing a constant grappling danger at 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, the orthodox stylist built a devoted fanbase before stepping away from competition, making news of his potential return a significant storyline in the featherweight landscape.
Khassan's PFL signing puts him on a structured path, with the four-fight deal giving the unbeaten prospect a clear runway to build his profile on a major platform.
Why it matters
- Khassan enters PFL at 11-0, representing a high-ceiling prospect the promotion will look to develop quickly
- Zabit's reported return, influenced by a figure close to the family, could signal a comeback for one of featherweight's most exciting fighters
- The Magomedsharipov family name carries significant weight in MMA, and both storylines intersecting raises the profile of each brother's next moves
