Abubakar Vagaev

Awards & Honours

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Abubakar Vagaev has built a career defined by championship gold and resilience. He has held titles in two major organizations, ACB and ACA, and reclaimed the ACA belt after a knockout loss, demonstrating his ability to bounce back. His 24-4 record includes wins over UFC veterans and a three-fight streak that earned him a UFC contract. Vagaev's versatility across multiple combat sports, including kickboxing and Muay Thai, sets him apart as a well-rounded martial artist.

AwardsVagaev has won multiple championships in kickboxing, Muay Thai, grappling, and UKADO, earning Master of Sports status in kickboxing. In MMA, he is a two-time ACA welterweight champion and former ACB welterweight titleholder.

Honours & Distinctions

Master of Sports in Kickboxing

Russian Ministry of Sports·2010

Awarded for achievements in kickboxing.

Rankings & Lists

#95

World Welterweight Ranking

Tapology·2026

#96

World Welterweight Ranking

FightMatrix·2019

Records & Feats

Two-time ACA Welterweight Champion

Career Milestone·2025

Vagaev has held the ACA welterweight title twice, first before the ACB-ACA merger and again in 2025.

Three separate five-fight win streaks

Career Milestone·2026

Vagaev has achieved three distinct five-fight win streaks during his professional MMA career.