The UFC has come to terms with one of MMA’s top prospects.
Zabit Magomedsharipov (12-1), the former ACB featherweight champion, recently signed a UFC contract, MMA Fighting confirmed.
Magomedsharipov, who currently trains out of New Jersey with Team Ricardo Almeida BJJ, has won his last eight fights in a row. Recently, in various interviews, his head striking coach Mark Henry, as well as teammates Frankie Edgar and Marlon Moraes have sung his praises and pegged the 25-year-old Russian as a future UFC champion.
Magomedsharipov’s debut isn’t finalized at this time, but the promotion is hoping he kicks off his UFC career sooner rather than later, sources say.