Popularly referred to as ZaBeast, ZabitMagomedsharipov is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has been in the rings since 2012 and has left a strong fighting record, including winning numerous championships. Here’s everything to know about ZaBeast both inside and outside the ring.
Biography of Zabit Magomedsharipov
The martial artist was born Zabit Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov on March 1, 1991 in Dagestan, Russia. It was also here in Dagestan (one of the deadliest places in the world) that he was raised.
Just like you’ll find in most others who have come to become successes in their sporting field, Zabit Magomedsharipov started fighting at an early age at age 10, starting with freestyle wrestling. He would later be trained by former Soviet karate legend Gusein Magomaev, who was also able to train many other world-class Russian fighters.
During his fighting career, Zabit made a lot of achievements and won a good number of championships. Winner of the World Cup, he won 4 Russian championships and is also European champion. Beyond that, he became European Newcomer of the Year 2017.
By the time he had finished his fifteenth fight, Zabit Magomedsharipov had won 14 fights, including only one against Igor Egorov as early as 2013. Although his loss was a submission, he knocked out five people by knockout, one by knockout and three by decision, the rest was won by the fighter via submission.
The ACB featherweight champion was named in the Performance of the Night fights in his fights against Mike Santiago and Sheymon Moraes. He was also named in Fight of the Night for his fight with Kyle Bochniak.
Family
There are sports people that you get to know all about them, as well as their families and other commitments. On the contrary, Zabit Magomedsharipov is not one of them. Just as we barely know how he was raised, nothing is known about his family.
Besides that, there is no record available in the public domain indicating whether the Russian martial artist has ever been married or is in a relationship at the moment.
His height, weight and measurements
Looking at Zabit Magomedsharipov, he may not be the best built man, but he has it when it comes to height.
He stands at a height of 185cm (6′ 1″) and weighs 145 lbs (65 kg). Although there is no information regarding his general body measurements, he has a reach of 73 inches and a leg of 42 inches. More so, when it comes to his general body measurements, he obviously has a good body build and is properly measured to succeed in the UFC. Magomedsharipov knew how to take advantage of his body to complement his skills.
other facts
- Growing up in the city of Khasavyurt, Zabit Magomedsharipov started kickboxing and playing football even before he decided to settle down as a martial artist.
- At the age of 12, in 2003, the martial artist began to study at the Five Sides of the World, in Dagestan.
- Some of the things that have helped him as a fighter include his massive reach, moves described as simply excellent, and good striking.
- During his career, ZaBeast has trained with a number of people including Ricardo Almeida, Nick Catone and Mark Henry. More so, he trained alongside fighters such as Edson Barboza and Marlon Moraes. The others are Frankie Edgar and Eddie Alvarez.
- He has an impressive run that has seen him record three decision wins. Before winning on April 7, 2018, by decision, his last victory was in 2013, which is much longer.
- As for the UFC star’s religion, he is a devout Muslim.
- Even without too many fights in the UFC, Zabit has a good social media following with over eighty thousand followers on Instagram and over thirteen thousand followers on Twitter.
- ZaBeast has no obvious tattoo.
- If you are wondering what the Russian mixed martial artist’s net worth is, it is currently unknown as he has managed to keep his life very much out of the public eye.
