Zabit Magomedsharipov blames UFC, failed bookings for early retirement
Zabit Magomedsharipov says several factors lead to his decision to hang up the gloves. Magomedsharipov (18-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) is one of the biggest what ifs in MMA after rising to top featherweight con… [+2013 chars]
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