BREAKING: Is Zabit Magomedsharipov Coming Out of Retirement? Are Rumors of the Russian’s Featherweight Title Shot Upon Return True?, Fans React

Ex-UFC fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov retired over a year ago. However, recent revelation suggests that the UFC offered him to come back to fight in a title match, but he rejected it. Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on this news.

Magomedsharipov is undoubtedly one of the most skillful fighters to ever grace the Octagon. He remains a big what-if story in MMA. Besides, The Russian fighter suffered quite a few injuries towards the end of his UFC career, which ultimately resulted in him leaving the sport.

The Russian phenom was one of the most dynamic fighters in the featherweight division. Furthermore, his striking techniques even left analysts, like Joe Rogan, in awe. Despite his amazing performances inside the Octagon, the UFC did not offer Magomedsharipov a title shot, as Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski fought multiple times for the featherweight title. He then started to consider a new career path and left fighting altogether. Meanwhile, he recently opened up about an offer from the UFC.

Zabit Magomedsharipov recently appeared in a Russian podcast, ‘URF Media’, claiming that the UFC wanted him to fight again. The former fighter also claimed that the UFC will grant him an immediate shot at the featherweight champion if he considers coming out of retirement. However, Magomedsharipov wasn’t interested in coming back and, as a result, rejected the offer from the promotion. Let us see what the fans had to say.

Fans react to Zabit Magomedsharipov rejecting a UFC title shot

The fans sided with the Russian phenom with the news of him rejecting a comeback to the UFC. They claim that his health is the biggest priority and not fighting to entertain fans. Meanwhile, one fan mentioned Magomedsharipov’s dominance in the featherweight division and wishes to see him fight again. Here are some reactions from fans on Instagram.

• His heath is more important than our entertainment anyway. I wish nothing but the best for the legendary Zabit.
• I think zabit gives alot of trouble to alot of 145ers. would love to see it happen, he was nuts. still remember the leg lock he got from the back.
• Immediate title shot ? Wtf is dana white smoking
• Fake news
• Money talks uncle Dana! Lol
• I was just thinking about it to see him in the cage once again then I open insta and I see this post what coincidence
• Friend zoned a title

Some fans raised doubts about the news of an immediate title shot. They believe that the news was fake. However, they understand that a fight involving Magomedsharipov could generate some serious money. They believe that is what promoters like Dana White look for.

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Zabit Magomedsharipov had all the tools and potential to become a championship-level fighter in the world’s biggest MMA promotion. However, after a 2-year wait for an opponent and delays in title fights, he gave up fighting and seems to be in good spirits in his post-MMA career.

What do you think? Would you have liked to see Magomedsharipov back in action? Drop your comments below.

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