Khadis Ibragimov debuts at ACA 202 after rebuilding career following UFC departure

Khadis Ibragimov makes his ACA debut on April 12 facing undefeated Danil Matsola (7-0) in what represents a significant test after rebuilding his career post-UFC. After going 0-4 in UFC during 2020 and leaving at 24 years old with an 8-4 record, Ibragimov has since competed in 19 fights across various rule sets, compiling approximately 13-3-3. He claims to have increased his fight purses four to five times compared to his UFC earnings, now reportedly earning 5-6 million rubles per bout. The analysis notes Ibragimov's inconsistency against elite opposition but credits him as the best Russian fighter at reviving his career after UFC struggles. The ACA 202 card also features Tony Johnson, who previously defeated Derrick Lewis, Tim Sylvia, and Alexander Volkov, facing Kirill Kornilov.