UFC’s Zabit Magomedsharipov explains retirement: ‘I don’t feel the way I used to’

Zabit Magomedsharipov has defined his resolution to retire from blended martial arts competitors.

The previous UFC featherweight contender recently notified the promotion of his retirement, ending his skilled profession at 18-1 general. Magomedsharipov gained all six of his UFC fights, along with his most up-to-date one being a unanimous resolution towards Calvin Kattar in a ‘Struggle of the Evening’ awarded look at UFC on ESPN+ 21 over two years in the past.

Affected by critical well being points and canceled fights, Magomedsharipov has not fought since his win over Kattar. Although he was mentioned to resume training again in anticipation of a return, the 31-year-old revealed on social media that the aforementioned causes had been why he determined towards it.

“Assalamu alaikum pals! I do know that lots of you had been ready for my return, there was not a single day that somebody didn’t ask when is my subsequent battle was,” wrote Magomedsharipov on Instagram. “However I made a decision to finish my professional sports activities profession.

“Disruptions of fights, then well being issues — all this didn’t permit me to carry out/battle earlier,” continued Magomedsharipov. “I’ve recovered now, however I don’t really feel the way in which I used to. Thanks to everybody who has supported me for such a very long time. I didn’t have time to grow to be a champion, however I believe, even with out this, I hope I used to be in a position to please/entertain you. I stop to be an lively athlete, however I don’t go away the game. I’ve one thing and with whom to share my data. So don’t say goodbye, pals!”

Magomedsharipov has already hinted at his post-fight career as a physician. The previous Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB) featherweight champion shared a photograph of himself in a Docs of the World workplace this previous April.

Given his suggestion that he would nonetheless be concerned within the sport, Magomedsharipov could also be seen cornering his youthful brother, Khasan, who fights underneath the Bellator MMA banner.