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Former UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov explained why he abruptly retired from MMA in 2022 at the young age of 31.
Magomedsharipov was one of the best featherweights in the sport before he stepped away in the prime of his career. He held an 18-1 MMA record, including an undefeated 6-0 mark in the UFC with four bonus awards. Many fans and media felt that he would eventually be the UFC featherweight champion of the world — then he walked away from it all.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Reveals Reason for Retiring From MMA
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