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Khafiz Sakibekov vs Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev

Khafiz Sakibekov is 11-4-0; Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev is 16-5-0. Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev is 4 years older than Khafiz Sakibekov. Khafiz Sakibekov is 1" · 3 cm taller than Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev. They have met once: Khafiz Sakibekov 0, Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev 1.

Khafiz Sakibekov
Tajikistan
Khafiz Sakibekov
“Iron Man” · 11-4-0
Loss · KnockoutWin · TKOLoss · Disqualification
LightweightMet once
Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev
Russia
Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev
“Iron Man” · 16-5-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous Decision
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

64%
Head
57%
13%
Body
27%
22%
Leg
16%

Time in position

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

Khafiz Sakibekovlast 6 fights
61%15%24%
Yusup-Khadzhi Zubarievlast 9 fights
55%16%29%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Khafiz Sakibekov· incl. 6 fights outside the UFC Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev· incl. 9 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.682.86
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khafiz Sakibekov · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.412.03
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khafiz Sakibekov · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.022.09
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khafiz Sakibekov · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
56%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khafiz Sakibekov · Good · better than 84% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
70%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khafiz Sakibekov · Good · better than 64% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khafiz Sakibekov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.68
Strikes landed / min
2.86
2.41
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.03
2.02 / 3.6
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.09 / 4.4
56%
Takedown accuracy
48%
70%
Takedown defence
62%
2:49
Control time / fight
3:48
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

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

Khafiz Sakibekov6 fights · by range and by target
Range
58%Distance · 140
26%Clinch · 64
16%Ground · 39
Target
64%Head · 115
13%Body · 24
22%Leg · 40

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

Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev9 fights · by range and by target
Range
44%Distance · 190
33%Clinch · 139
23%Ground · 98
Target
57%Head · 165
27%Body · 77
16%Leg · 46

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.

Khafiz SakibekovYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev

Frequently asked questions

Have Khafiz Sakibekov and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 184: Vitruk vs Silva (Fri, Feb 28, 2025), where Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Khafiz Sakibekov and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

Khafiz Sakibekov is 11-4-0 and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev is 16-5-0.

Who is taller, Khafiz Sakibekov or Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

Khafiz Sakibekov is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev stands 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Khafiz Sakibekov or Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev is 31 and Khafiz Sakibekov is 27.

Who has more finishes, Khafiz Sakibekov or Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

Khafiz Sakibekov has 6 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev has 5 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).