Khadis Ibragimov debuts in ACA after rebuilding career following UFC struggles

Khadis Ibragimov will make his ACA debut on April 12 against undefeated heavyweight Daniil Matsola in what represents a significant test for the resurgent fighter. After leaving the UFC in 2020 with an 0-4 record over 13 months, Ibragimov has remarkably rebuilt his career with approximately 13-3-3 across 19 fights in various organizations. The 28-year-old reports that his purses have increased four to five times compared to his UFC earnings, now reportedly earning 5-6 million rubles per fight. The analysis highlights Ibragimov as the best Russian fighter at career rehabilitation based on the ratio of UFC performance to post-UFC success. The article contrasts his post-UFC record favorably against other Russian fighters who left the promotion, noting that while some have done well, none faced such a severe losing streak in the UFC. Ibragimov will face Matsola, who weighs 12kg less, as part of an ACA 202 card.