Zabit Magomedsharipov has called a halt to his MMA career at just 31 years old.
MMA Fighting reports that the featherweight contender has informed the UFC of his retirement, well over two years removed from his most recent bout. Magomedsharipov had recently revealed on social media that he wanted to become a doctor.
Zabit made his UFC debut five years ago as the ACB featherweight champion, and hopes were high that he’d be a future contender. His first two bouts against Mike Santiago and Sheymon Moraes ended in submission finishes, as well as Performance of the Night bonuses.