Zabit Magomedsharipov hasn’t spoken publicly about fighting for nearly two years.
While rumors circulated through Russian social media accounts he was done fighting for a variety of different reasons, not until recently did Magomedsharipov (18-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) officially inform the UFC of his decision to retire.
Thursday, Magomedsharipov released a statement on Instagram that shed light on the months leading up to his final decision, and why he ultimately decided to step away from professional mixed martial arts competition. His decision came despite his undefeated UFC record and status as a top title contender.
