Z. Magomedsharipov hung up his gloves as a professional athlete (Photo:Instagram @zabit_magomedsharipov)
The imminent Russian Zabit Magomedsharipov's retirement was made official last Wednesday (15). After the information, first released by 'MMA Fighting', the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) spoke out on his Instagram and explained the reasons that led him to hang up his gloves.
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“I know that many of you were waiting for my return, there wasn't a single day that someone didn't ask when my next fight would be. But I decided to end my professional sports career. Interruptions of fights, and then health problems, all of this didn't allow me to perform/fight sooner. I have recovered now, but I don't feel like I used to. Thank you to everyone who has supported me for so long. I didn't have time to become champion, but I think that, even without that, I hope I managed to please/entertain you. I stop being an active athlete, but I don't leave the sport. I have something and someone to share my knowledge with. So don’t say goodbye, friends,” wrote Zabit.
At 31 years old, the Russian fighter arrived in Ultimate in 2017 as a great featherweight prospect and won six consecutive victories in the organization, the vast majority of them in dominant fashion. However, due to a complicated sequence of injuries and depression, Zabit stepped away from the Octagon and has not performed since November 2019. The European athlete hangs up his gloves with a record of 18 triumphs and just one setback.
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