Magomedrasul Gasanov (23-2), former ACA middleweight champion, has signed with the UFC in partnership with management company Dominance MMA. His previously scheduled bout with Abubakar Vagaev (24-4) was cancelled ahead of the signing.
Former ACA middleweight champion Magomedrasul Gasanov has signed with the UFC, with the deal confirmed in partnership with management company Dominance MMA on June 13, 2026.
Gasanov arrives in the UFC carrying a professional record of 23 wins and 2 losses, bringing with him the credential of former ACA middleweight champion. The signing marks a significant step up in competition for the fighter, whose prior promotional home in the ACA served as a proving ground for several fighters who have gone on to compete at the highest level of the sport.
A previously scheduled bout between Gasanov and Abubakar Vagaev, who holds a record of 24 wins and 4 losses, was called off ahead of the signing, suggesting the UFC deal came together in the lead-up to that fight falling through.
Why it matters
- Gasanov enters the UFC middleweight division with one of the stronger regional records in the sport, going 23-2 with a championship pedigree in ACA
- The cancellation of his bout with Vagaev, himself a highly experienced regional competitor at 24-4, points to the UFC move coming together quickly
- Dominance MMA's involvement signals strong promotional backing as Gasanov transitions from regional standout to the global stage at 185 pounds
