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Thursday, Aug 06, 2020

Zabit Magomedsharipov Tells UFC to “Stop Playing Games”; Wants Title Shot

Zabit Magomedsharipov (photo via UFC / YouTube)

By FCF Staff

Now that Yair Rodriguez has been forced to withdraw from a planned bout with Zabit Magomedsharipov, the rising featherweight star is calling for a title shot.

Rodriguez was expected to face Magomedsharipov on August 29th, but “Pantera” has been sidelined due to an ankle injury. Since news of Rodriguez’s withdrawal was confirmed, Magomedsharipov posted this comment on Instagram.

Hey @ufc stop playing games with me! Give me a title shot! How long should I wait until you do what you promised? Before UFC 249 in April, I waited first for Rodriguez, then Ortega, then Zombie. Within a month, you changed 3-4 opponents for me, as a result, you did not organize any of the fights and told me to wait for Max and Volkanovski’s rematch, so I could fight for the title with the winner of their fight later. The rematch is long gone, let’s see how you keep your word! I deserve to fight for the title and I can take that belt.

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Hey @ufc stop playing games with me! Give me a title shot! How long should I wait until you do what you promised? Before UFC 249 in April, I waited first for Rodriguez, then Ortega, then Zombie. Within a month, you changed 3-4 opponents for me, as a result, you did not organize any of the fights and told me to wait for Max and Volkanovski's rematch, so I could fight for the title with the winner of their fight later. The rematch is long gone, let's see how you keep your word! I deserve to fight for the title and I can take that belt. ⠀ Эй @ufc хватит со мной в игры играть! Дайте мне титульный бой! Сколько можно ждать, пока вы сделаете то, что обещали? Перед апрельским турниром UFC 249 я ждал сначала Родригеза, потом Ортегу, потом Зомби. В течение месяца вы мне поменяли 3-4 соперников, в итоге ни один из боев не организовали и сказали ждать реванша Макса и Волкановски, чтобы с победителем их боя драться за титул потом. Чтобы не простаивать, я согласился на бой 29 августа, но вы опять стали придумывать игры. Реванш давно прошёл, посмотрим, как вы сдержите слово! Я заслужил подраться за титул и смогу забрать этот пояс.

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The 29-year-old Magomedsharipov (18-1) has gone 6-0 to date in the UFC, and he’s coming off a decision win over Calvin Kattar in November.

posted by FCF Staff @ 4:50 pm
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