Zabit Magomedsharipov Alleges UFC Sabotaged His Title Shot Over Russian Champions

Zabit Magomedsharipov was one of UFC’s most explosive featherweight prospects. Fans expected him to fight for the belt after he beat Calvin Kattar in a 2019 main event. Now retired, he claims the UFC repeatedly canceled his bouts and broke promises. Officials assured him a title shot if Yair Rodriguez pulled out a third time, but it never materialized. Zabit believes they did not want a third Russian champion alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov and Petr Yan. He says repeated injuries, delays, and excuses tested his patience. Health issues and broken agreements led to his 2022 retirement. He finishes his career at 18-1 with 13 finishes, leaving one of MMA’s biggest “what ifs.”

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