Former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov has expressed interest in sharing the mat with Raul Rosas Jr. for a grappling contest, following a series of impressive submission victories by the young prospect.
Brothers, Submissions, and Upcoming Wrestling Bout
Magomedsharipov was initially scheduled to take on Rosas at an ACBJJ event in July, but physical issues forced him to withdraw from the fixture. His brother, Khasan Magomedsharipov, stepped in to take his place on short notice, though Rosas went on to win the match in the first round using a rear-naked choke.
In an interview with Red Corner MMA, Magomedsharipov evaluated how a potential showdown between himself and Rosas might play out on the mat. “I believe I am stronger in terms of raw power, but in terms of pure skills, it would be an interesting matchup,” Magomedsharipov said.
Rosas recently added another high-profile victory to his resume by defeating Colby Covington last week, once again finishing the contest in the opening round with a rear-naked choke. Magomedsharipov felt that Covington’s approach contributed to the swift finish. “[Colby Covington] underestimated him. You can’t expose your back so easily,” Magomedsharipov stated.
Before any prospective grappling bout with Rosas can be booked, Magomedsharipov is scheduled to compete in a freestyle wrestling match against Giga Chikadze at an RAF event in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14.
