Abubakar Vagaev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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ABUBAKAR VAGAEV
RUSSIA • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D
26-4-0
(T)KO
4-3
SUB
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Middleweight
HT / WT
5′ 11″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE
04/14/1993 (33)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
73.0″ (185cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Akhmat Fight Team • Grozny, Chechnya, Russia
NICKNAME
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Abubakar Vagaev Record
WINS26
KO/TKO
4
SUB
1
DECISION
21
LOSSES4
KO/TKO
3
SUB
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 30 professional bouts (26-4-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Jacob Malkoun
Australia
Australia
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Oct / 24 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 24 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Middleweight Feature Bout • Vagaev vs. Malkoun
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun
Fight Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jacob Malkoun Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout25-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abubakar Vagaev: -155 (Favorite)
vs
Jacob Malkoun: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Judge 1: 29-28
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moving up to middleweight at UFC 333, Vagaev implemented a smothering wrestling attack against Australian standout Jacob Malkoun. Vagaev completed 6 of 12 takedowns, accumulated over two minutes of control time, and landed 10 of 12 leg kicks to neutralize Malkoun’s output, earning a 29-28 unanimous decision sweep across all three scorecards.
WIN
Saygid Izagakhmaev
Russia
Russia
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul / 25 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 25 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Vagaev vs. Izagakhmaev
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Saygid Izagakhmaev
Fight Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Saygid Izagakhmaev Record at Bout (Opponent)22-3-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout24-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abubakar Vagaev: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Saygid Izagakhmaev: +164 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran
Vito Paolillo: 29-28
Clemens Werner: 29-28
Cezary Wojciechowski: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut, Vagaev executed four takedowns and stifled Izagakhmaev’s grappling along the cage, out-landing him in close quarters to earn a 29-28 unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Albert Tumenov
Russia
Russia
ACA 183: Tumenov vs. Vagaev
Feb / 08 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 08 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Captured ACA World Title
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Albert Tumenov
Fight Location
Krasnodar, Russia (Basket Hall)
Krasnodar, Russia (Basket Hall)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Albert Tumenov Record at Bout (Opponent)25-6-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout23-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$75,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Albert Tumenov: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Abubakar Vagaev: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Maxim Protasov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the ACA Welterweight Grand Prix final, Vagaev executed a brilliant wrestling game plan, taking down former champion Albert “Einstein” Tumenov repeatedly and controlling top position over 25 minutes to reclaim the title.
WIN
Edil Esengulov
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
ACA 172: Esengulov vs. Vagaev
Mar / 09 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 09 / 2024
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACA WGP Semifinal • Esengulov vs. Vagaev
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Edil Esengulov
Fight Location
Moscow, Russia (Dynamo Sports Palace)
Moscow, Russia (Dynamo Sports Palace)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Edil Esengulov Record at Bout (Opponent)24-5-1
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout22-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev displayed superior cardiovascular endurance and clinch control over five frames, neutralizing Esengulov’s grappling to advance to the Grand Prix final via unanimous decision.
WIN
Michel Prazeres
Brazil
Brazil
ACA 162: Tumenov vs. Palmer
Sep / 02 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Sep / 02 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACA WGP Quarterfinal • Vagaev vs. Prazeres
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Michel Prazeres
Fight Location
Krasnodar, Russia (Basket Hall)
Krasnodar, Russia (Basket Hall)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Michel Prazeres Record at Bout (Opponent)27-4-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout21-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev out-pointed UFC veteran Michel “Trator” Prazeres over five rounds, controlling range with straight punches and stuffing all takedown attempts to take a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Vitaly Slipenko
Russia
Russia
ACA 149: Vagaev vs. Slipenko
Dec / 16 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:20)
Dec / 16 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME0:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Defending ACA Champion
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Vitaly Slipenko
Fight Location
Moscow, Russia (CSKA Arena)
Moscow, Russia (CSKA Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Vitaly Slipenko Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout21-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abubakar Vagaev: -325 (Favorite)
vs
Vitaly Slipenko: +250 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Slipenko caught Vagaev stepping in with a devastating spinning back elbow followed by a straight right hand twenty seconds into round two, knocking him out and claiming the ACA title.
WIN
Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov
Russia
Russia
ACA 138: Vagaev vs. Gadzhidaudov
Mar / 26 / 2022
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 26 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Defended ACA Title
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov
Fight Location
Grozny, Chechnya, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Chechnya, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov Record at Bout (Opponent)14-5-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout20-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abubakar Vagaev: -325 (Favorite)
vs
Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov: +250 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a razor-close five-round title defense in Grozny, Vagaev relied on clinch knees and well-timed takedowns to edge Gadzhidaudov on a split decision.
WIN
Murad Abdulaev
Russia
Russia
ACA 118: Abdulaev vs. Vagaev 2
Feb / 26 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 26 / 2021
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Captured ACA World Title
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Murad Abdulaev
Fight Location
Moscow, Russia (VTB Arena)
Moscow, Russia (VTB Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Murad Abdulaev Record at Bout (Opponent)20-7-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout19-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abubakar Vagaev: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Murad Abdulaev: +125 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev avenged his 2018 defeat in emphatic fashion, dominating Abdulaev with wrestling and top control across five rounds to capture the ACA Welterweight Championship.
WIN
Yasubey Enomoto
Switzerland
Switzerland
ACA 112: Oliveira vs. Dudaev
Oct / 04 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 04 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACA 112 Rematch • Vagaev vs. Enomoto 2
Featured Rematch
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Yasubey Enomoto
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Yasubey Enomoto Record at Bout (Opponent)21-11-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout18-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev settled business with Enomoto five years after their first meeting, taking down the Swiss striker in all three rounds to sweep the unanimous decision.
WIN
Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov
Russia
Russia
ACA 107: Emelianenko vs. Ismailov
Jul / 24 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 24 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACA 107 Main Card • Vagaev vs. Khiramagomedov
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov
Fight Location
Sochi, Russia (Ice Cube Curling Center)
Sochi, Russia (Ice Cube Curling Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout17-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev out-wrestled Khiramagomedov across three competitive rounds in Sochi, maintaining control along the fence to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Fernando Gonzalez
United States
United States
ACA 100: Grozny
Oct / 04 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 04 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACA 100 Main Card • Vagaev vs. Gonzalez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Fernando Gonzalez
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Fernando Gonzalez Record at Bout (Opponent)28-17-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout16-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev dominated former Bellator title contender Fernando “The Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez, securing multiple takedowns to win a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Murad Abdulaev
Russia
Russia
WFCA 53: Abdurahmanov vs. Abdulaev
Oct / 04 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:25)
Oct / 04 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME1:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Defending WFCA Champion
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Murad Abdulaev
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Palace Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Palace Coliseum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Murad Abdulaev Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout16-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his WFCA title, Vagaev was caught in an exchange by a clean right hand from Abdulaev, suffering a TKO defeat at 1:25 of round two.
WIN
Rodrigo Cavalheiro
Brazil
Brazil
WFCA 45: Grozny Battle
Feb / 24 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 24 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 45 Feature • Vagaev vs. Cavalheiro
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Rodrigo Cavalheiro
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Rodrigo Cavalheiro Record at Bout (Opponent)21-6-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout15-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev outworked the dangerous Brazilian knockout artist with clinical distance management and takedowns to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Beslan Ushukov
Russia
Russia
WFCA 43: Grozny Battle
Oct / 04 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Oct / 04 / 2017
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Captured WFCA Title
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Beslan Ushukov
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Beslan Ushukov Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout14-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev avenged his previous knockout loss to Ushukov, executing flawless wrestling and top control over five full rounds to capture the WFCA Welterweight Championship.
WIN
Nodar Kudukhashvili
Georgia
Georgia
WFCA 38: Grozny Battle
May / 21 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:53)
May / 21 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME2:53
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 38 Feature • Vagaev vs. Kudukhashvili
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Nodar Kudukhashvili
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Nodar Kudukhashvili Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout13-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev swarmed the Georgian veteran with heavy punch combinations, scoring a first-round TKO at 2:53.
WIN
Jorge Filho
Brazil
Brazil
WFCA 35: Battle in Astana
Apr / 01 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 01 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 35 Feature • Vagaev vs. Filho
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Jorge Filho
Fight Location
Astana, Kazakhstan (Daulet Tennis Centre)
Astana, Kazakhstan (Daulet Tennis Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Jorge Filho Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout12-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev out-pointed the Brazilian prospect across three rounds in Astana, dictating the pace with clean striking and ground control.
WIN
Luiz Dutra Jr.
Brazil
Brazil
WFCA 34: Battle in Moscow
Feb / 25 / 2017
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (0:21)
Feb / 25 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME0:21
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 34 • Vagaev vs. Dutra Jr.
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Luiz Dutra Jr.
Fight Location
Moscow, Russia (Druzhba Multipurpose Arena)
Moscow, Russia (Druzhba Multipurpose Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Luiz Dutra Jr. Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-1
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout11-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the opening exchange in Moscow, UFC veteran Dutra suffered an early shoulder injury, leading to a doctor’s stoppage in just 21 seconds.
LOSS
Beslan Ushukov
Russia
Russia
WFCA 32: Grozny Battle
Nov / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:54)
Nov / 19 / 2016
ROUND4
TIME1:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA Welterweight Grand Prix Final • Vagaev vs. Ushukov
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Beslan Ushukov
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Beslan Ushukov Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout11-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a back-and-forth Grand Prix final, Ushukov landed a heavy punch in round four to stop Vagaev at 1:54.
WIN
Luis Melo
Brazil
Brazil
WFCA 23: Grand Prix Akhmat
Jun / 11 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 11 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 23 Semifinal • Vagaev vs. Melo
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Luis Melo
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Luis Melo Record at Bout (Opponent)27-8-3
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout10-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev out-wrestled Brazilian veteran Melo over three frames to advance to the Grand Prix final via unanimous decision.
WIN
Michel Pereira
Brazil
Brazil
WFCA 17: Grand Prix Akhmat
Apr / 09 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 09 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 17 Quarterfinal • Vagaev vs. Pereira
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Michel Pereira
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Michel Pereira Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout9-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev disciplined the wild, acrobatic future UFC star Michel “Demolidor” Pereira with stifling takedowns and clinch control across three rounds to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Tiago Varejao Lacerda
Brazil
Brazil
WFCA 13: Grozny Battle
Dec / 26 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 26 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 13 Feature • Vagaev vs. Lacerda
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Tiago Varejao Lacerda
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Tiago Varejao Lacerda Record at Bout (Opponent)19-5-1
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout8-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev outworked the experienced Brazilian over fifteen minutes with clean boxing and wrestling to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
David Castillo
United States
United States
WFCA 9: Grozny Battle
Oct / 04 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:18)
Oct / 04 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:18
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 9 Feature • Vagaev vs. Castillo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs David Castillo
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
David Castillo Record at Bout (Opponent)19-7-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout7-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev swarmed the American veteran with punches and knees to score a first-round TKO at 2:18.
WIN
Ivica Truscek
Croatia
Croatia
WFCA 6: Grozny Battle
Aug / 22 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 22 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 6 Feature • Vagaev vs. Truscek
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Ivica Truscek
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Ivica Truscek Record at Bout (Opponent)27-24-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout6-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev controlled European veteran Truscek with takedowns and positional pressure to sweep all three scorecards.
LOSS
Yasubey Enomoto
Switzerland
Switzerland
WFCA 3: Grozny Battle
Jun / 13 / 2015
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 13 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 3 Feature • Vagaev vs. Enomoto
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Yasubey Enomoto
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Yasubey Enomoto Record at Bout (Opponent)13-6-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first career defeat, Vagaev engaged in a tight, back-and-forth striking battle with Swiss veteran Enomoto, dropping a narrow split decision.
WIN
Thibaud Larchet
France
France
WFCA 1: Grozny Battle
Mar / 14 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 14 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFCA 1 Inaugural Feature • Vagaev vs. Larchet
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Thibaud Larchet
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Thibaud Larchet Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-1
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev out-grappled the French prospect over fifteen minutes to claim a unanimous decision at the inaugural WFCA event.
WIN
Artur Odilbekov
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
ACB 11: Vol. 1
Nov / 14 / 2014
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 2 (1:12)
Nov / 14 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME1:12
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACB 11 • Vagaev vs. Odilbekov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Artur Odilbekov
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Artur Odilbekov Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev landed heavy strikes that caused severe damage, prompting the cageside physician to call off the contest at 1:12 of round two.
WIN
Piotr Wolowik
Poland
Poland
ACB 10: Coliseum Time
Oct / 04 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Oct / 04 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACB 10 • Vagaev vs. Wolowik
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Piotr Wolowik
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Piotr Wolowik Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev controlled the Polish fighter with superior wrestling and ground-and-pound across two rounds to secure a unanimous decision.
WIN
Farhad Medzhidov
Russia
Russia
ACB 9: Berkut Cup 2014 Stage 9
Jun / 22 / 2014
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (3:18)
Jun / 22 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Berkut Cup Stage 9 • Vagaev vs. Medzhidov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Farhad Medzhidov
Fight Location
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Farhad Medzhidov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev jumped on a tight guillotine choke during an early scramble, securing his first career submission victory at 3:18 of the first round.
WIN
Adlan Abdulatipov
Russia
Russia
Radmer Cup 4
Jun / 27 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jun / 27 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Radmer Cup 4 • Vagaev vs. Abdulatipov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Adlan Abdulatipov
Fight Location
Berdsk, Russia (Vegas Sports Complex)
Berdsk, Russia (Vegas Sports Complex)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Adlan Abdulatipov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vagaev outpointed Abdulatipov over two rounds, utilizing effective sambo sweeps and top control to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Aleksandr Rudijanskiy
Russia
Russia
Radmer Cup 2
Jun / 30 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jun / 30 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Vagaev vs. Rudijanskiy
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAbubakar Vagaev vs Aleksandr Rudijanskiy
Fight Location
Berdsk, Russia (Vegas Sports Complex)
Berdsk, Russia (Vegas Sports Complex)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Aleksandr Rudijanskiy Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Abubakar Vagaev Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut, Combat Sambo World Cup champion Abubakar Vagaev dominated Rudijanskiy on the mat to earn a unanimous decision.
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