UFC Featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov Says He Won’t Be Fighting On Aug. 29

Zabit Magomedsharipov says he’s out of a planned UFC event for Aug. 29. Magomedsharipov was expected to take on Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight clash later this month. Rodriguez ended up suffering an ankle injury, forcing him off the card. Mago…

Zabit Magomedsharipov says he’s out of a planned UFC event for Aug. 29. Magomedsharipov was expected to take on Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight clash later this month. Rodriguez ended up suffering an ankle injury, forcing him off the card. Magomedsharipov’s team had been claiming that a win for Zabit would’ve given him a 145-pound […]

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Zabit Magomedsharipov Not Fighting August 29, Returns To Russia

MagomedsharipovIt looks like we will have to wait some more time before seeing Zabit Magomedsharipov back in action. Magomedsharipov was set to face Yair Rodriguez in the August 29 headliner later this month. However, Rodriguez had to pull out after injuring his ankle. The Dagestan native had his doubts as to whether Rodriguez was actually […]

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It looks like we will have to wait some more time before seeing Zabit Magomedsharipov back in action.

Magomedsharipov was set to face Yair Rodriguez in the August 29 headliner later this month. However, Rodriguez had to pull out after injuring his ankle.

The Dagestan native had his doubts as to whether Rodriguez was actually injured which led to a hostile response from the Mexican. Meanwhile, Calvin Kattar offered to step in on short notice and face him in a rematch after their three-rounder last year.

Magomedsharipov: We Tried Our Best

Magomedsharipov, however, wanted either a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski or an interesting opponent, and it looks like he didn’t get his wish as he has now returned home to Russia.

“As-salamu ‘alaykum greetings to all!” he wrote on Instagram (via Google Translate). “I want to inform you that my fight on August 29 will not be. Rodriguez jumped out of the top 5 to replace anyone. Fighting those who are even lower in the rankings is a step back. I asked for either a belt fight or a fight with some interesting opponent with a name. There were no offers, so we turn off our camp and return to Russia.

“For the second time in a row @UFC breaks off preparation at the final stage. Thanks to everyone who supported and waited for this fight. The team and I did our best.”

Magomedsharipov — who is unbeaten in the UFC — last competed in November and it may be nearly a year until he competes.

That’s if he does end up fighting Rodriguez who claimed he would be ready to fight again in October or November.

What do you think Magomedsharipov should do next?

Yair Rodriguez Unloads On Zabit Magomedsharipov, Tells Him To ‘Wait For Me’

Rodriguez Zabit MagomedsharipovIf things weren’t heated between Yair Rodriguez and Zabit Magomedsharipov, they certainly are now. The pair of exciting featherweight contenders were slated to face each other in the UFC’s August 29 headliner. However, an ankle injury to Rodriguez scuppered those plans as Magomedsharipov now seeks a new opponent. The Dagestan native went a step further […]

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If things weren’t heated between Yair Rodriguez and Zabit Magomedsharipov, they certainly are now.

The pair of exciting featherweight contenders were slated to face each other in the UFC’s August 29 headliner. However, an ankle injury to Rodriguez scuppered those plans as Magomedsharipov now seeks a new opponent.

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The Dagestan native went a step further by expressing his doubts as to whether Rodriguez was actually injured and not just trying to avoid him.

“It’s funny I signed bout agreement few weeks ago, Yair never did, UFC never announced officially main event. Two options: 1. UFC playing games 2. Yair has no balls ???

As you would expect, Rodriguez did not take that well as he delivered a scathing response to Magomedsharipov.

“@zabit_magomedsharipov Sit down and wait for me the way you have been waiting. You will get a real good taste of my big mexican balls soon enough and since when did you become the sh*t talker? That you or your manager? Either way you’ll both wait for me like the little dogs you are. Tongue out and begging. I’ll see you in October-November 5 rounds.”

Hopefully, we do end up seeing these two fight before the end of the year — assuming Magomedsharipov doesn’t end up getting a title shot right away.

What do you make of the pair’s interactions?

Yair Rodriguez Fires Back At Zabit Magomedsharipov

Yair Rodriguez has put Zabit Magomedsharipov on blast after his comments on their bout cancellation. Rodriguez vs. Magomedsharipov was expected to headline a UFC event on Aug. 29. Those plans went awry. That’s because “El Pantera” suf…

Yair Rodriguez has put Zabit Magomedsharipov on blast after his comments on their bout cancellation. Rodriguez vs. Magomedsharipov was expected to headline a UFC event on Aug. 29. Those plans went awry. That’s because “El Pantera” suffered an ankle injury and has been forced out of the bout. Yair Rodriguez Snaps Back At Zabit Zabit […]

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Zabit Magomedovsharipov Responds To Yair Rodriguez Bout Being Canceled

Zabit Magomedsharipov wasn’t interested in holding his tongue on the cancellation of his bout with Yair Rodriguez. Magomedsharipov and Rodriguez were scheduled to headline a UFC event on Aug. 29. The bout may have determined a number one contende…

Zabit Magomedsharipov wasn’t interested in holding his tongue on the cancellation of his bout with Yair Rodriguez. Magomedsharipov and Rodriguez were scheduled to headline a UFC event on Aug. 29. The bout may have determined a number one contender for the UFC featherweight gold. It wasn’t meant to be as Rodriguez was forced off the […]

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Zabit Magomedsharipov Questions Yair Rodriguez Injury, Calls Out Alexander Volkanovski

MagomedsharipovZabit Magomedsharipov has his doubts as to why a fight with Yair Rodriguez isn’t taking place. Magomedsharipov was set to face Rodriguez in a highly-anticipated featherweight bout set for August 29. However, that will no longer be the case after it was revealed on Tuesday that Rodriguez had injured his ankle. Magomedsharipov, though, is not […]

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Zabit Magomedsharipov has his doubts as to why a fight with Yair Rodriguez isn’t taking place.

Magomedsharipov was set to face Rodriguez in a highly-anticipated featherweight bout set for August 29. However, that will no longer be the case after it was revealed on Tuesday that Rodriguez had injured his ankle.

Magomedsharipov, though, is not convinced as he reacted to the news on Wednesday.

“It’s funny I signed bout agreement few weeks ago, Yair never did, UFC never announced officially main event. Two options: 1. UFC playing games 2. Yair has no balls ???

Magomedsharipov Wants Volkanovski In October

Calvin Kattar has since offered to step in and face Magomedsharipov in a rematch.

However, the Dagestan native doesn’t seem too interested in running things back and would rather face current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski right away.

“@alexvolkanovski I’m waiting for you”

“The Great” would reply soon after.

“I am the champ not the replacement fighter but I hope you find a matchup ASAP then chances are I see you later this year.”

Magomedsharipov, however, seems intent on facing Volkanovski next as he wants a date in October.

“Let’s do it in October Champ”

What do you think should be next for Magomedsharipov?