ACBJJ 22 Results: Zabit Beats Zalal, Belal Submits Opponent
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At the Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ACBJJ) 22 in Istanbul, Turkey, UFC fighters made an impressive showing. Zabit Magomedsharipov, a former top UFC Featherweight contender and the biggest "what if" in promotional history, headlined the event with a decision victory over Youssef Zalal in a seven-minute grappling match.
Magomedsharipov, who retired from MMA in 2022 with an 18-1 record and 6-0 UFC mark, returned after an undisclosed injury delayed his comeback. In the co-main event, Belal Muhammad, a former UFC Welterweight champion, submitted former Oktagon MMA champion Kerim Engizek with a rear-naked choke, marking his only submission in 24 professional MMA victories.
Top UFC Middleweight contender Brendan Allen defended his ACBJJ All-Stars title by submitting Magomedrasul Gasanov with a heel hook. Former UFC Flyweight contender Mohammad Mokaev won his nine-minute grappling match against Moris Boleian, capturing the ACBJJ 60 kg Grand Title belt. Finally, ranked UFC Flyweight Asu Almabayev defeated Khalim Nazruloev via unanimous decision to capture an ACBJJ title.
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