Zabit Magomedsharipov signs with RAF, faces Giga Chikadze

Meets Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Zabit Magomedsharipov moves to wrestling mats for RAF Abu Dhabi after last fighting in November 2019. He draws fellow UFC featherweight veteran Giga Chikadze on the Nov. 14 card at Etihad Arena.

Why it matters: Magomedsharipov left MMA unbeaten in the UFC, preserving name value despite a seven-year absence. Chikadze carries Octagon-tested striking pedigree into a matchup that tests both veterans in a new rule set. The pairing strengthens RAF's November Abu Dhabi lineup with recognizable featherweight talent.

By the numbers: Magomedsharipov: 6-0 in UFC, last bout November 2019. Chikadze: 13 UFC bouts, 7-0 start, 1-5 since including four straight losses.

What to watch: RAF Abu Dhabi takes place Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. Final card order and ruleset details follow in fight week.

Sources

MMA Fighting 2026-10-06T10:02:19.373296+00:00

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