Zabit Magomedsharipov to Grapple Raul Rosas Jr. on July 5

Zabit Magomedsharipov will face Raul Rosas Jr. in a no-gi grappling match on July 5, 2026. The bout serves as the main event of an ACBJJ event in Moscow and is scheduled at 155 pounds. Magomedsharipov last competed in MMA in 2020.

He held an 18-1 professional record at the time and had recorded six consecutive UFC victories before stepping away. , the 13th-ranked UFC bantamweight, enters with a 6-1 record in the organization. He is on a five-fight winning streak that began in 2023 and most recently defeated Rob Font by decision in March 2026.

Rosas previously competed in a grappling match that ended in a draw against Deiveson Figueiredo in Brazil. The experience gives context to his preparation for the July 5 contest. Magomedsharipov had been rumored to face Dan Hooker at the same event before Rosas emerged as the opponent.

At 35, the former featherweight contender is not returning with world title ambitions. com reported that the grappling match represents a personal statement rather than the start of a new MMA campaign. Whether the appearance leads to further competition remains unclear.