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Azam Gaforov vs Kurban Gadzhiev

Azam Gaforov is 16-5-0; Kurban Gadzhiev is 20-5-0. They have met once: Azam Gaforov 0, Kurban Gadzhiev 1.

Azam Gaforov
Tajikistan
Azam Gaforov
“The predator” · 16-5-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous Decision
BantamweightMet once
Kurban Gadzhiev
Russia
Kurban Gadzhiev
“Python” · 20-5-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Submission
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

64%
Head
78%
15%
Body
14%
20%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Azam Gaforovlast 4 fights
71%22%
Kurban Gadzhievlast 3 fights
58%19%23%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Azam Gaforov· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC Kurban Gadzhiev· incl. 3 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.233.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azam Gaforov · Average · better than 44% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.222.18
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azam Gaforov · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.503.44
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azam Gaforov · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
60%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azam Gaforov · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
77%55%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azam Gaforov · Good · better than 78% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.60
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azam Gaforov · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1488 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.23
Strikes landed / min
3.77
3.22
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.18
0.50 / 0.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.44 / 7.2
60%
Takedown accuracy
48%
77%
Takedown defence
55%
3:56
Control time / fight
5:10
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.60

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Azam Gaforov4 fights · by range and by target
Range
69%Distance · 261
24%Clinch · 90
8%Ground · 30
Target
64%Head · 187
15%Body · 45
20%Leg · 59

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Kurban Gadzhiev3 fights · by range and by target
Range
33%Distance · 104
38%Clinch · 120
29%Ground · 93
Target
78%Head · 154
14%Body · 27
8%Leg · 16

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Azam GaforovKurban Gadzhiev

Frequently asked questions

Have Azam Gaforov and Kurban Gadzhiev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs Gaforov (Fri, Oct 4, 2024), where Kurban Gadzhiev won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Azam Gaforov and Kurban Gadzhiev?

Azam Gaforov is 16-5-0 and Kurban Gadzhiev is 20-5-0.

Who is taller, Azam Gaforov or Kurban Gadzhiev?

Neither. Both stand 5'4" · 163 cm.

Who is older, Azam Gaforov or Kurban Gadzhiev?

They are the same age: 33.

Who has more finishes, Azam Gaforov or Kurban Gadzhiev?

Azam Gaforov has 5 wins inside the distance (4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Kurban Gadzhiev has 11 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).

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