"Assalamu alaikum, friends. Now that I have a contract with the UFC in hand, I can announce - I'm joining the UFC. My time in the ACA League has come to an end. I'm relinquishing my championship reign. It's been an exciting 12 years and nearly 30 fights. I've won the belt three times, and that's our legacy."
"I express my sincere gratitude to Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov for his constant support throughout my athletic journey. I also want to thank Khamzat Chimaev, who played a key role in my signing with the UFC."
Abubakar Vagaev, the former ACA welterweight champion, has officially signed with the UFC. He expressed gratitude to Khamzat Chimaev for his support and to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Vagaev announced his transition on Instagram, stating that his time in the ACA League has concluded after a successful 12-year career. He has won the ACA welterweight title multiple times and is currently on a three-fight winning streak. Vagaev thanked the ACA organization for their understanding during this transition.
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