9 days ago

Zabit Magomedsharipov Signs With ACA’s ACBJJ, Targets 2026 Return

Magomedsharipov, unbeaten in six UFC bouts from 2017 to 2019, has signed with Absolute Championship Akhmat’s ACBJJ grappling brand and plans to compete later in 2026. The ex-featherweight contender retired in 2022 after lingering health issues and surgery, ending an 18-1 MMA run. Recent BJJ training clips fueled rumors. Now ‘Zabeast’ is back—on the mats first, with matchups expected.