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Zabit Magomedsharipov Set for Grappling Return Against Raul Rosas Jr. at ACBJJ 21

A 70kg no-gi 'All Stars Title' match on July 5 will serve as a competitive detour that could prompt renewed discussion about a full MMA comeback.

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Overview

  • ACBJJ announced on Friday that Zabit Magomedsharipov will return to competition on July 5 in Moscow as the main event of ACBJJ 21.
  • The bout is a 70kg (about 154–155 lb) no-gi match billed as an 'All Stars Title' contest rather than an MMA fight.
  • Raul Rosas Jr. is the confirmed opponent and is a UFC bantamweight ranked No. 13 with recent wins over veteran opponents and prior grappling experience.
  • Earlier media reports had linked Dan Hooker to the booking but ACBJJ's official announcement named Rosas and did not include Hooker.
  • The card includes a UFC-heavy co-main of Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Armen Petrosyan which will increase crossover attention and make Zabit's performance a key measure of whether promoters and fans press for an MMA return.