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Kurban Taigibov vs Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev

Kurban Taigibov is 16-4-0; Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev is 16-5-0. Kurban Taigibov is 1" · 3 cm taller than Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev. They have met once: Kurban Taigibov 1, Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev 0.

Kurban Taigibov
Russia
Kurban Taigibov
“Iron Man” · 16-4-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionWin · TKOWin · Unanimous Decision
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

81%
Head
57%
14%
Body
27%
5%
Leg
16%

Time in position

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

Kurban Taigibovlast 4 fights
82%9%9%
Yusup-Khadzhi Zubarievlast 9 fights
55%16%29%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Kurban Taigibov· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev· incl. 9 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.102.86
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kurban Taigibov · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Below avg · better than 33% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.942.03
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kurban Taigibov · Good · better than 67% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.712.09
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kurban Taigibov · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
22%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kurban Taigibov · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
89%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kurban Taigibov · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kurban Taigibov · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersYusup-Khadzhi Zubariev · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1491 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.10
Strikes landed / min
2.86
2.94
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.03
0.71 / 3.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.09 / 4.4
22%
Takedown accuracy
48%
89%
Takedown defence
62%
0:57
Control time / fight
3:48
0.00
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

Kurban Taigibov4 fights · by range and by target
Range
61%Distance · 103
22%Clinch · 37
17%Ground · 29
Target
81%Head · 107
14%Body · 18
5%Leg · 7

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

Frequently asked questions

Have Kurban Taigibov and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 193: Kerimov vs Selimkhanov (Sat, Oct 4, 2025), where Kurban Taigibov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Kurban Taigibov and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

Kurban Taigibov is 16-4-0 and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev is 16-5-0.

Who is taller, Kurban Taigibov or Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

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

Who is older, Kurban Taigibov or Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

They are the same age: 31.

Who has more finishes, Kurban Taigibov or Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev?

Kurban Taigibov has 7 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev has 5 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).