An analysis highlighted Hadis Ibragimov as the most successful Russian fighter at rebuilding his career after leaving the UFC. After departing the promotion in 2020 with an 0-4 record over 13 months, the 24-year-old appeared to be a complete failure. However, since 2020, Ibragimov has compiled approximately 13-3-3 across 19 fights under various rule sets and claims to have increased his purses 4-5 times compared to his UFC earnings, now reportedly making 5-6 million rubles per fight. The piece contrasted his success with other post-UFC Russian fighters who struggled. Ibragimov will debut in ACA on April 12 against undefeated heavyweight Daniil Matsola, facing a significant test against strong opposition where he has historically been inconsistent.
