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Kurban Taigibov

"Iron Man"
16-5-0RussiaRussiaLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-1

Last fight: Loss vs Dzhambulat Selimkhanov · Unanimous Decision · Oct 4, 2026

16-5-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Dzhambulat SelimkhanovUD · R3 5:00
ACAACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov·October 4, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kurban Taigibov holds a professional MMA record of 16-5-0. Taigibov has won 16 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Most recent fight: October 4, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
146 lbs66 kg
DOB
Jul 12, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
Russia
Birthplace
Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.10per min
Strikes absorbed2.94per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min
22% success
Takedowns stuffed89%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kurban Taigibov sits in the top 25.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Dzhambulat Selimkhanov
    ACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov· Oct 4, 2026· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 17-4-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Said Khatiev
    ACA 200· Feb 6, 2026· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 14-5
    TKO
    R2 · 4:13
  3. WIN
    vs Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev
    ACA 193: Kerimov vs Selimkhanov· Oct 4, 2025· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 14-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Islam OmarovTitle bout
    ACA 179: Omarov vs Taygibov· Sep 8, 2024· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 16-0
    SUB
    R1 · 1:40
  5. WIN
    vs Luis Laurentino
    ACA 160 - Slipenko vs Gadzhidaudov· Jul 21, 2023· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 36-6
    KO
    R1 · 3:19
  6. WIN
    vs Levan Makashvili
    ACA 149: Vagaev vs Slipenko· Dec 16, 2022· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 20-6-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Cleverson Silva
    ACA 145: Abdulaev vs Slipenko· Sep 23, 2022· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 17-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:57
  8. WIN
    vs Bakhytbek Duyshobay Uulu
    ACA 138: Vagaev vs Gadzhidaudov· Mar 26, 2022· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 9-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Alihan Suleimanov
    ACA 121: Kerefov vs Albaskhanov· Apr 9, 2021· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 13-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  10. LOSS
    vs Ramazan Kishev
    ACA 110: Bagov vs Abdulaev· Sep 5, 2020· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 16-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:31
  11. WIN
    vs Abdul-Rakhman Temirov
    ACA 103: Butorin vs Yagshimuradov· Dec 14, 2019· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 12-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Jose Vagno Soares
    ACA 100: Grozny· Oct 4, 2019· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 15-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Felipe Froes
    WFCA 50· Aug 18, 2018· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 16-4-1
    MD
  14. WIN
    vs Lom-Ali Nalgiev
    M-1 Challenge 90· Mar 30, 2018· Catchweight· 7-1 vs 14-7
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Igor Zhirkov
    Fight Nights Global 72· Aug 24, 2017· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:57
  16. WIN
    vs Konstantin Nazarov
    Battle on Volga 1· May 19, 2017· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:43
  17. WIN
    vs Akhmat Ismailov
    FightPro: Star Wars· Feb 21, 2016· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:15
  18. WIN
    vs Zalim Kudaev
    Fight Nights Global 34· Mar 26, 2015· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 0-2
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Radzh Khizriev
    I.D MMA 8: Khizriev vs. Taigibov· Feb 27, 2014· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 4-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:36
  20. WIN
    vs Zalimbeg Omarov
    I.D MMA 5: Candidate 4· Jun 9, 2013· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 1-1
    UD
  21. LOSS
    vs Gusein Esenbaev
    I.D MMA 3· Mar 23, 2013· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 1:21

Title bout

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1737▼10
Peak
1763Jul 21, 2023
Rated fights
21
15001600170020142017202020232026Mar 23, 2013 · 1473Jun 9, 2013 · 1506Feb 27, 2014 · 1545Mar 26, 2015 · 1570Feb 21, 2016 · 1603May 19, 2017 · 1625Aug 24, 2017 · 1654Mar 30, 2018 · 1677Aug 18, 2018 · 1697Oct 4, 2019 · 1705Dec 14, 2019 · 1717Sep 5, 2020 · 1684Apr 9, 2021 · 1662Mar 26, 2022 · 1683Sep 23, 2022 · 1720Dec 16, 2022 · 1741Jul 21, 2023 · 1763Sep 8, 2024 · 1728Oct 4, 2025 · 1735Feb 6, 2026 · 1747Oct 4, 2026 · 17371737

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kurban Taigibov fight next?

Kurban Taigibov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kurban Taigibov's record?

Kurban Taigibov's professional MMA record is 16-5-0.

Who is Kurban Taigibov fighting next?

Kurban Taigibov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kurban Taigibov fight last?

Kurban Taigibov most recently fought Dzhambulat Selimkhanov at ACA 208: Shaikhaev vs Tumenov on Sunday, October 4, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Kurban Taigibov fight in?

Kurban Taigibov fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Kurban Taigibov have?

Kurban Taigibov has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Kurban Taigibov?

Kurban Taigibov is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Kurban Taigibov weigh?

Kurban Taigibov weighs 146 lbs (66 kg).

How old is Kurban Taigibov?

Kurban Taigibov is 31 years old (born Jul 12, 1995).

Where is Kurban Taigibov from?

Kurban Taigibov is from Russia.

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