Zabit Magomedsharipov scheduled to return at ACBJJ 22 on August 30
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Zabit Magomedsharipov will make his first competitive appearance in nearly seven years at ACBJJ 22. Scheduled for August 30 in Istanbul, Turkey, he faces fellow featherweight Youssef Zalal. Magomedsharipov, a former UFC standout, has not competed since his fight against Calvin Kattar in 2019. His previous grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. was called off due to an undisclosed injury. Zalal is returning from a defeat to former champion Aljamain Sterling.
- •Magomedsharipov last fought in 2019 against Calvin Kattar.
- •He faces Youssef Zalal at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul.
- •Zalal fought Aljamain Sterling recently, ending his win streak.
- •Magomedsharipov withdrew from a previous scheduled grappling match.
- •The event features other competitors like Kerim Engizek and Belal Muhammad.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Former UFC star Zabit Magomedsharipov again books long-awaited return
"Zabit Magomedsharipov is set to make his first competitive combat sports appearance in nearly seven years.
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