An analysis of Khadis Ibragimov's career trajectory positions him as the best Russian fighter at reviving his career after UFC struggles. After leaving the UFC in 2020 with a disastrous 0-4 record over 13 months, Ibragimov has since compiled approximately 13-3-3 across 19 fights under various rulesets. He claims his purses have increased 4-5 times compared to his UFC earnings, now reportedly earning 5-6 million rubles per fight. The piece contrasts his success with other Russian fighters who struggled post-UFC, though noting inconsistency against elite opposition. Ibragimov is set to debut at ACA 202 against undefeated Daniil Matsola (7-0), who is 12 kg lighter. The analysis suggests this represents a significant test of whether Ibragimov can maintain his resurgence against higher-level competition.
