Zabit Magomedsharipov is set to make his return to the octagon at UFC 249 against an opponent to be determined. The UFC has not made an announcement.
Zabit Magomedsharipov last fought in November of 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs Katter which he headlined in Moscow, Russia. He was victorious in a 3 round unanimous decision. In an interview with Russian media out RT Sport, Magomedsharipov spoke about his return and wanting a title shot after his next victory.
“Yes, it’ll be April 18th, but I’m not sure who the opponent will be. There’s an opponent but the contract hasn’t been signed yet and I can’t announce it.”
Magomedsharipov confirmed that it will be a top 5 opponent but the opponent will not be ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung.
Although Zabit confirmed he will not be fighting Jung, he spoke highly of ‘The Korean Zombie’ and believe a fight between the two will be exciting.
“I’ve been watching him, I like him as a fighter. He’s a hardcore guy that always goes forward and hits. It’ll be interesting to fight him in stand up and test myself out.”