Zabit Magomedsharipov has pulled out of his scheduled grappling bout against Raul Rosas Jr. due to a health issue. His brother Hasan Magomedsharipov will step in as a replacement.
Zabit Magomedsharipov has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. due to a health issue, with his brother Hasan Magomedsharipov stepping in as a last-minute replacement.
Zabit, 35, carries an 18-1-0 professional record and is one of the most decorated grapplers to emerge from Russia. Training out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu, the six-foot-one featherweight built his reputation on a relentless, dynamic style that blended elite wrestling with creative submissions. His MMA numbers reflect that versatility — he averaged 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside nearly five significant strikes landed per minute during his career.
His original opponent, Raul Rosas Jr., is just 21 years old and already holds a 12-1-0 record. Known as "El Nino Problema," the American prospect trains out of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Las Vegas and has established himself as one of the most dangerous submission hunters in his generation, averaging 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes in MMA competition. He stands five-foot-nine with a 67-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Zabit's withdrawal removes a marquee name from what was expected to be a high-profile grappling contest
- Hasan Magomedsharipov steps into an immediately credible matchup, though his verified competitive record was not available at time of reporting
- Rosas Jr., still only 21, faces a different challenge than originally planned as he continues building toward elite-level competition
- The late substitution raises questions about event continuity and how the change affects the overall card
