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Abubakar Vagaev

"Soldado"
25-4-0RussiaRussiaLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Saygid Izagakhmaev · Unanimous Decision · Jul 25, 2026

25-4-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Saygid IzagakhmaevUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov·July 25, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Abubakar Vagaev holds a professional MMA record of 25-4-0. Vagaev has 30 professional MMA bouts on record. Vagaev has won 26 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 21 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: July 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ACA.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Apr 14, 1993
Age
33
Nationality
Russia
Birthplace
Grozny, Chechnya, Russia

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Akhmat Fight Team

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 25-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.97per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.77per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.67per 15 min
44% success
Takedowns stuffed86%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.80per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.20per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.00per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed71%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Abubakar Vagaev sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Abubakar Vagaev earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Saygid Izagakhmaev
    UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov· Jul 25, 2026· Welterweight· 25-4 vs 22-4-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Albert Tumenov×3Title bout · Title win #3
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs Vagaev· Feb 8, 2025· Welterweight· 24-4 vs 23-6
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Edil Esengulov
    ACA 172: Ismailov vs Tokov· Mar 9, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 23-4 vs 24-6-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Michel Prazeres
    ACA 162 - Tumenov vs Palmer· Sep 2, 2023· Welterweight· 22-4 vs 27-5
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Vitaliy SlipenkoTitle bout
    ACA 149: Vagaev vs Slipenko· Dec 16, 2022· Welterweight· 21-4 vs 16-4
    KO
    R2 · 0:20
  6. WIN
    vs Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov×2Title bout · Title win #2
    ACA 138: Vagaev vs Gadzhidaudov· Mar 26, 2022· Welterweight· 21-3 vs 14-6
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Murad Abdulaev×1Title bout · Title win #1
    ACA 118: Abdulaev vs Vagaev 2· Feb 26, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 20-3 vs 20-8
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Yasubey Enomoto
    ACA 112: 'Jubileo' vs Dudaev· Oct 4, 2020· Welterweight· 19-3 vs 21-12
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov
    ACA 107: GRANDPOWER· Jul 24, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 7-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Piotr Wolowik
    ACA 10: BYE 10· Oct 20, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 3-4-0
    DEC
  11. WIN
    vs Fernando Gonzalez
    ACA 100: Grozny· Oct 4, 2019· Middleweight· 17-3 vs 28-18
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Murad Abdulaev
    WFCA 53: Abdurakhmanov vs. Abdulaev· Oct 4, 2018· Welterweight· 16-3 vs 18-6
    TKO
    R2 · 1:24
  13. WIN
    vs Rodrigo Correia
    WFCA 45· Feb 24, 2018· Welterweight· 16-2 vs 21-7
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Beslan Ushukov×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WFCA 43· Oct 4, 2017· Welterweight· 15-2 vs 14-3
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Nodar Kudukhashvili
    WFCA 38: Battle in Grozny· May 21, 2017· Welterweight· 14-2 vs 15-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:53
  16. WIN
    vs Jorge Filho
    Akhmat Fight Show 35· Apr 1, 2017· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 6-3
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Luiz Dutra
    Akhmat Fight Show 34· Feb 25, 2017· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 13-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:21
  18. LOSS
    vs Beslan Ushukov
    WFCA 32: Grozny Battle· Nov 19, 2016· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R4 · 2:49
  19. WIN
    vs Luis Melo
    Akhmat Fight Show 23· Jun 11, 2016· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 30-15-3
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Michel Pereira
    Akhmat Fight Show 18· Apr 9, 2016· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 13-6
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Tiago Varejão
    WFCA 13: Grozny Battle 9· Dec 26, 2015· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 24-4-1
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Dave Castillo
    WFCA 9: Grozny Battle 6· Oct 4, 2015· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 18-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:44
  23. WIN
    vs Ivica Trušček
    WFCA 6: Grozny Battle 5· Aug 22, 2015· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 29-24
    UD
  24. LOSS
    vs Yasubey Enomoto
    WFCA 3: Grozny Battle 3· Jun 13, 2015· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 14-6
    SD
  25. WIN
    vs Thibaud Larchet
    WFCA 1: Grozny Battle 1· Mar 14, 2015· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 9-3
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Artur Odilbekov
    ACA 11: ACB 11 - Vol. 2· Nov 15, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R2 · 01:12
  27. WIN
    vs Piotr Wolowik
    ACA · ACB 10 - Coliseum Time· Oct 4, 2014· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  28. WIN
    vs Farhad Medzhidov
    ACA 9: ACB 9 - Grand Prix Berkut· Jun 22, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 03:18
  29. WIN
    vs Adlan Abdulatipov
    Radmer Cup 4· Jun 27, 2013· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    UD
  30. WIN
    vs Aleksandr Rudijanskiy
    Radmer Cup 2· Jun 30, 2012· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1794▲7
Peak
1835Feb 26, 2021
Rated fights
30
150016001700180020132016201920222025Jun 30, 2012 · 1528Jun 27, 2013 · 1554Jun 21, 2014 · 1599Oct 4, 2014 · 1631Nov 14, 2014 · 1674Mar 14, 2015 · 1696Jun 13, 2015 · 1688Aug 22, 2015 · 1701Oct 4, 2015 · 1727Dec 26, 2015 · 1743Apr 9, 2016 · 1754Jun 11, 2016 · 1766Nov 19, 2016 · 1740Feb 25, 2017 · 1754Apr 1, 2017 · 1765May 21, 2017 · 1785Oct 4, 2017 · 1807Feb 24, 2018 · 1818Oct 4, 2018 · 1802Oct 4, 2019 · 1809Oct 20, 2019 · 1812Jul 24, 2020 · 1819Oct 4, 2020 · 1826Feb 26, 2021 · 1835Mar 26, 2022 · 1833Dec 16, 2022 · 1810Sep 2, 2023 · 1815Mar 9, 2024 · 1824Feb 8, 2025 · 1833Jul 25, 2026 · 17941794

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Frequently asked questions

When does Abubakar Vagaev fight next?

Abubakar Vagaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Abubakar Vagaev's record?

Abubakar Vagaev's professional MMA record is 25-4-0.

Who is Abubakar Vagaev fighting next?

Abubakar Vagaev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Abubakar Vagaev fight last?

Abubakar Vagaev most recently fought Saygid Izagakhmaev at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov on Saturday, July 25, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Abubakar Vagaev fight in?

Abubakar Vagaev fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Abubakar Vagaev have?

Abubakar Vagaev has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Abubakar Vagaev?

Abubakar Vagaev is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Abubakar Vagaev weigh?

Abubakar Vagaev weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Abubakar Vagaev's reach?

Abubakar Vagaev has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Abubakar Vagaev?

Abubakar Vagaev is 33 years old (born Apr 14, 1993).

Where is Abubakar Vagaev from?

Abubakar Vagaev is from Russia.

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