Reports overnight have claimed that former featherweight maestro, Zabit Magomedsharipov, had rejected an immediate title challenge in the weight class if he were to make a speculated return to the UFC.
Magomedsharipov, a former top-featherweight contender who boasts an undefeated record under the banner of the UFC, has yet to return to combat sports since headlining a UFC Fight Night Moscow card back in 2018.
Improving to 18-1 as a professional over the course of the three round main event slot, Zabit Magomedsharipov landed a close, unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar on home soil, turning in his sixth consecutive victory under the Dana White-led banner.