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Zabit Magomedsharipov will go down as one of many nice “What ifs” in UFC historical past. The Dagestani combatant constructed up an undefeated (6-0) UFC document to ascend within the Featherweight High 5, combining acrobatic kickboxing and smother wrestling in a fashion that basically had no precedent. Following his most November 2019 win over Calvin Kattar — yup, half of this weekend’s main event! — it was revealed that Magomedsharipov was coping with well being points, together with an autoimmune disorder.
Slowly, it grew to become much less and fewer possible that Magomedsharipov was ever going to return to motion. Yesterday, information launched that “Zabeast” had officially informed UFC of his retirement from MMA. Now, the newly retired athlete has taken to Instagram to launch an announcement to his followers.
“Disruptions of fights, after which well being issues – all this didn’t permit me to carry out/struggle earlier,” Magomedsharipov writes. “I’ve recovered now, however I don’t really feel the way in which I used to.”
Regardless of his retirement from lively competitors, Magomedsharipov states his intent to stay concerned within the sport and proceed to go on his data. Doubtless, that is referring to his work along with his brother, Khasan Magomedsharipov. The 21-year-old Featherweight is 7-0 as a professional, and he’s picked up two wins in Bellator.
There’s a very good likelihood we’ll nonetheless see Zabit in his nook within the close to future.
Insomnia
It’s by no means a fantastic weight reduce when it’s important to pull out the razor.
Darren Until appears to be like to be flowing fairly effectively on mitts forward of his UFC London showdown vs. Jack Hermansson.
Belal Muhammad’s work with 2x NCAA champion wrestler Roman Bravo Younger produced some actually enjoyable scrambles.
I’m 100% sure that this viral clip is contained in the bar in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand the place you may struggle a random individual and hope to win a bucket of booze. Additionally they do labored fights with retired Muay Thai veterans, like this:
Luke Rockhold has begun his coaching camp for the Paulo Costa struggle, in addition to his return to Middleweight.
Sean O’Malley actually goes onerous along with his merchandising.
A little bit of artwork commemorating final week’s essential occasion.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Ripping physique photographs to open up the excessive kick:
WSOF period Justin Gaethje was a particular monster.
Headbutts are a extremely highly effective weapon.
Random Land
A fairly distinctive amphibian:
Midnight Music: Various rock, 1978
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