The WSOF has announced the signings of Vagab Vagabov, Magomed “Gladiator” Bibulatov, and Magomed “Tiger” Magomedov to exclusive multi-fight, multi-year contracts with the Las Vegas based promotion.
All three signings were announced by the promotion today in a press release.
“We are excited to welcome these three fast-climbing, young stars to the WSOF roster and expect them to shake things up in the world of MMA,” said WSOF President Ray Sefo. “Over the last couple of years, we have seen a tremendous amount of high-caliber talent being unearthed from Russia, and I am proud to say that WSOF has been pro-active and played a significant part in these discoveries, and will continue to search and sign the most promising talent from this part of the world as well as elsewhere around the globe.”
Vagabov (15-0) of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia made his professional debut in 2006 and eleven of his wins have come by stoppage. Seven of those wins have come by TKO/KO, including a win over Chris Katanga in April. Bibulatov (9-0) of Grozny, Chechnya, Russia has been fighting professionally for nearly two years and four of his nine wins have come by submission. His most recent win came in March as he defeated Eduardo Felipe by knockout in the first round. Magomedov (10-1) of Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia has won eight in a row since starting 1-1. His last fight came in May of last year with M-1 and seven of his ten wins are by stoppage.
All three fighters will make their WSOF debuts later this year against opponents to be determined.