Kurban Taigibov

16-5-0

RussiaLast 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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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

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Career history

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

Title bout

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Fast Hands

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power97

Kick power67

Punch speed97

Kick speed65

Accuracy95

Takedowns66

Ground striking93

Submissions47

Chin75

Body strength84

Cardio78

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

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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ACA Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Kurban Taigibov's standing on UFCalendar's projected ACA rankings. ACA publishes no official rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #7 Lightweight
First ranked: Sep 23, 2022
Times ranked: 47

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Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1737▼10
Peak: 1762Jul 21, 2023
Rated fights: 21

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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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CAREER SUMMARY