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Abubakar Vagaev: record, fighting style and recent fights

Abubakar Vagaev is 25-4-0 (1-0 UFC), fighting out of Fight Club Akhmat. Style by our stat rule: Grappler.

What are Abubakar Vagaev's career numbers?

Strikes landed /min	1.8
Strike accuracy	39%
Strike defense	60.0%
Takedowns /15 min	4.0
Takedown defense	71.0%
Sub attempts /15 min	0.0
Knockdowns /15 min	0.0
Reach	n/a in

UFC.com career stats.

How does Abubakar Vagaev win and lose?

Wins: 4 KO/TKO, 1 submission, 20 decision.
Losses: 3 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 1 decision.
Age 33.5 · layoff 91 days · last 5: WWWWL

What happened in the last three fights?

Won vs Saygid Izagakhmaev, 2026-07-25: Decision (Unanimous), round 3 (UFC Fight Night 282 - Ankalaev vs. Guskov)
Won vs Albert Tumenov, 2025-02-08: Decision (Unanimous), round 5 (ACA 183 - Tumenov vs. Vagaev)
Won vs Edil Esengulov, 2024-03-09: Decision (Unanimous), round 5 (ACA 172 - Esengulov vs. Vagaev)

Frequently asked questions

What is Abubakar Vagaev's record?

Abubakar Vagaev is 25-4-0 as a pro (Sherdog), 1-0 in the UFC.

How does Abubakar Vagaev win fights?

By method: 4 KO/TKO, 1 submission, 20 decision.

How has Abubakar Vagaev lost?

Losses by method: 3 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 1 decision. Finished in 3 of 4 losses

Who does Abubakar Vagaev fight next?

Abubakar Vagaev faces Jacob Malkoun at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Middleweight, 3 rounds).

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