The world champion in fighting sambo and the champion of Eurasia in the Fight Nights version in Ali's easiest weight category "Nokauter" Bagautdinov signed the contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship. Such information with reference to the sources in the American promotion, was extended today by the observer of MMAfighting Ariel Helvani. Exact date of performance and the first rival of the Russian in the USA aren't unknown yet.

Bagautdinov (10-2) well a sign to the Russian public thanks to performances on Fight Nights ring where the 27-year-old native of Dagestan unconditionally dominated for the last two years, having won in total 8 early victories in a row. Despite a strong record and an impressive advantageous series while, Ali can't brag of experience of fights with serious rivals who could be ranked as number of the best representatives of its weight category. However, it has every chance to realize the potential in UFC where only the easiest division beginning the formation, literally teems with talents.