Saygid Izagakhmaev

Overview

A 22-4 professional record, and an 0-2 start in the UFC. Saygid Izagakhmaev, a Russian welterweight from Makhachkala, Dagestan, fights out of the Nurmagomedov School and has yet to turn his résumé into UFC wins.

Both of his UFC fights went the distance and both went against him. The pro record covers all promotions, not just the UFC.

UFC Career

Izagakhmaev debuted in November 2025 on the Tsarukyan vs Hooker card, dropping a split decision to Nicolas Dalby after three rounds. His second UFC fight, in July 2026, ended the same way: a unanimous decision loss to Abubakar Vagaev.

Two fights, two decisions, and no one has finished him. He carries a two-fight losing streak into his next outing.

Fighting Style

Izagakhmaev is a grappler first. He shoots for takedowns often, is very hard to take down himself, and hunts for submissions more than most fighters in the UFC.

On the feet, he is a low-volume striker. He doesn't throw a lot, but he rarely gets hit and defends well when the fight stays standing. That keeps the damage he takes down, even when his own output is light.

Both of his UFC losses went the distance. He hasn't been finished, which fits a fighter who is hard to hurt and hard to put away. He has no UFC wins yet, so there is no finishing pattern to speak of.

Quick Facts

• Division: Welterweight
• UFC record: 0-2
• Professional record (all promotions): 22-4-0
• UFC debut: 2025
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 6'0" / 74.5"
• Team: Nurmagomedov School
• Born: Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia