Ali Bagov (Adyghe: Багъ Алий; born February 12, 1990) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions of the Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA).
In the same year, the young athlete won "gold" at the Combat Sambo Championship of the Southern Federal District, which was held in Maykop, Krasnodar Territory.
Two years later, the athlete repeated his success by winning the Championship of the All-Russian Combat Sambo Tournament in the city of Nazran.
Then, in 2009, Bagov managed to win an enchanting victory at the combat sambo championship among athletes of the Southern Federal District, which was held in the capital of Adygea, Maykop.
[4] Bagov faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on June 10, 2010, at Golden First of Russia 1.
At ACB 9, Bagov lost by spinning back kick knockout in the 3rd round to Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov, starting a long term rivalry with him.
[17][18] After defeating the Brazilian, Bagov was given another chance against Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov for the ACA Lightweight Championship on September 8, 2018, at ACB 89.
Despite Abdulvakhabov making a comeback in the later round, Bagov won the majority decision on the judges scorecard and the ACA Lightweight Title.
[19] On September 27, 2019, Bagov defended his title for the first time, facing Khusein Khaliev in the main event of ACA 99.
[30] Bagov faced Daud Shaikhaev on March 17, 2023, at ACA 154: Vakhaev vs Goncharov, losing the bout via split decision.