Zabit Magomedsharipov Calls Out Rosas Jr. For Grappling Match

Zabit Magomedsharipov is pushing to reschedule a grappling bout with Raul Rosas Jr. after an injury kept him out of their planned ACBJJ meeting in Moscow this past July.

The UFC bantamweight stopped Zabit's brother Khasan in the first round by rear-naked choke when he stepped in on short notice. Zabit told Red Corner MMA that jet lag from travel and a difficult weight cut compromised his brother's performance. He sees the potential matchup as a clash between his physical power and Rosas' technical precision. "I believe I'm stronger in terms of raw power," Zabit said, per Sherdog.

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Rosas Jr.'s Back-Taking Ability Draws Zabit's Attention

Rosas choked out Colby Covington in the opening round at Hype FC last week, a finish Zabit attributed to Covington exposing his back carelessly. The Russian believes the former welterweight contender took the young grappler too lightly. Zabit sized up Rosas during their Moscow face-off and came away impressed by the technical skill despite not feeling overpowered physically.

Zabit competed for the first time in nearly seven years when he beat Youssef Zalal by decision at an ACBJJ grappling event in August. He inked a multi-bout agreement with Real American Freestyle and faces Giga Chikadze in Abu Dhabi on November 14 in his promotional debut.

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• Sherdog — Zabit Magomedsharipov wants to test his grappling against Raul Rosas Jr.