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Welterweight

Abubakar Vagaev

1-0-0
—Height
—Reach
—Stance
33Age
0KO wins
0Sub wins
0%Finish rate
15:00Avg fight
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Skill profile

Rated 0–100 against every UFC veteran · the rim is reserved for specialists, and only efficiency opens it
Striking — Weak, rated 23.2 of 100 Accuracy — Below avg, rated 35.5 of 100 Striking D — Average, rated 50.0 of 100 Durability — Average, rated 50.0 of 100 Wrestling — Average, rated 50.0 of 100 TD Defense — Average, rated 49.1 of 100 Grappling — Below avg, rated 34.4 of 100 Control — Average, rated 50.0 of 100 Striking Accuracy Striking D Durability Wrestling TD Defense Grappling Control
striking solid
1 analyst read graded this phase
  • solid UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov · July 19, 2026 watch ↗
grappling solid
1 analyst read graded this phase
  • solid UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov · July 19, 2026 watch ↗
wrestling not yet read
cardio not yet read
durability not yet read
striking solid 1 read
grappling solid 1 read
wrestling not yet read
cardio not yet read
durability not yet read

Built on 15 minutes of tracked cage time across 1 statted fight — every axis is held down until there is more tape, so read this as a sketch rather than a verdict.

Career rates — the raw numbers behind the chart
Sig. strikes landed / min1.8
Sig. strikes absorbed / min2.2
Striking accuracy38.6%
Striking defense60.2%
Knockdowns / 15 min0.0
Takedowns / 15 min4.0
Takedown accuracy40.0%
Takedown defense71.4%
Sub attempts / 15 min0.0
Control time51.8%
Record vs .500+ opponents0-0

Insider info

1 analyst read · 138 MMA · our paraphrase, never his words
Abubakar Vagaev favored over Saygid Izagakmaev lean UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov · July 19, 2026
strikingsolid grapplingsolid

Picked on the reasoning that his forward pressure and power will likely be the deciding factor if he lands his shots consistently.

A solid striker expected to be the one applying forward pressure in this fight, with good combinations, decent enough power that opponents have to respect it even though he rarely finishes, and a good kick arsenal. A notable habit is timing knees as opponents rise from the mat -- risky at the UFC level with stricter officiating on that exact foul. Solid grappler with good takedowns, a good cage push, and particularly good dirty boxing with knees against the cage; on top he gets good pressure and traps the hands for ground strikes.

Strengthgood combinations and decent power that demands respect
Strengthgood kick arsenal
Strengthvery good dirty boxing with knees against the cage
Strengthgood top pressure, traps hands for ground strikes
Weaknesshabit of timing knees on a rising opponent -- a foul risk under stricter officiating

Fight history

1 UFC bout · newest first · opponent records as of fight night
W Saygid Izagakhmaev 0-1 walk-in Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 — UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov · July 25, 2026
27/70Sig. strikes
33/83Absorbed
4/10Takedowns
7:46Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
Full event page › Deep dive vs Saygid Izagakhmaev › Simulate vs Saygid Izagakhmaev ›

Walk-in records count UFC bouts in this database. For the pre-UFC career, see the record breakdown below or the Tapology button up top.

Record breakdown

UFC bouts in this database
1-0-0UFC record

Wins by method

KO/TKO 0
Submission 0
Decision 1
Other 0

Losses by method

KO/TKO 0
Submission 0
Decision 0
Other 0

Fights by organization

UFC 1

Showing UFC fights only — this fighter's full pre-UFC career hasn't been synced yet. It will fill in as the weekly career backfill reaches them.

Division context

vs. 190 qualified Welterweight fighters · tick = division mean
Striking volume /min 1.8 avg 3.4
Strikes absorbed /min 2.2 avg 3.3
Striking accuracy 38.6% avg 45.1%
Striking defense 60.2% avg 55.2%
Takedowns /15 min 4.0 avg 1.5
Takedown accuracy 40.0% avg 40.2%
Takedown defense 71.4% avg 62.5%
Sub attempts /15 min 0.0 avg 0.6
Control time 51.8% avg 21.4%
Finish rate 0.0% avg 54.1%