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Josiel Silva vs Kurban Gadzhiev

Josiel Silva is 23-7-0; Kurban Gadzhiev is 20-5-0. Josiel Silva is 2 years older than Kurban Gadzhiev. They have met once: Josiel Silva 1, Kurban Gadzhiev 0.

Josiel Silva
Brazil
Josiel Silva
“Python” · 23-7-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionNo contest · No ContestWin · Knockout
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

47%
Head
78%
41%
Body
14%
12%
Leg
8%

Time in position

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

Josiel Silvalast 8 fights
68%14%18%
Kurban Gadzhievlast 3 fights
58%19%23%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Josiel Silva· incl. 8 fights outside the UFC Kurban Gadzhiev· incl. 3 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.303.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josiel Silva · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.932.18
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josiel Silva · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.523.44
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josiel Silva · Below avg · better than 23% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
42%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josiel Silva · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
82%55%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josiel Silva · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.300.60
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josiel Silva · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersKurban Gadzhiev · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.30
Strikes landed / min
3.77
1.93
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.18
0.52 / 1.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.44 / 7.2
42%
Takedown accuracy
48%
82%
Takedown defence
55%
4:42
Control time / fight
5:10
0.30
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

Josiel Silva8 fights · by range and by target
Range
52%Distance · 447
29%Clinch · 247
19%Ground · 167
Target
45%Head · 277
43%Body · 262
12%Leg · 75

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.

Josiel SilvaKurban Gadzhiev

Frequently asked questions

Have Josiel Silva and Kurban Gadzhiev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 73: ACB 73, Rio De Janeiro (Sun, Oct 22, 2017), where Josiel Silva won by Decision.

What are the records of Josiel Silva and Kurban Gadzhiev?

Josiel Silva is 23-7-0 and Kurban Gadzhiev is 20-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, Josiel Silva or Kurban Gadzhiev?

Neither. Both have a 65" · 165 cm reach.

Who is taller, Josiel Silva or Kurban Gadzhiev?

Neither. Both stand 5'4" · 163 cm.

Who is older, Josiel Silva or Kurban Gadzhiev?

Josiel Silva is 35 and Kurban Gadzhiev is 33.

Who has more finishes, Josiel Silva or Kurban Gadzhiev?

Josiel Silva has 14 wins inside the distance (12 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Kurban Gadzhiev has 11 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).

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