Zhalgas Zhumagulov

FlyweightKazakhstan4-fight losing streak

19Wins

9Losses

0Draws

1No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LLLLW

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Profile

Age: 38 (born August 29, 1988)
Born in: Aktobe
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Reach: 66"
Stance: Switch
UFC record: 1-6

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

Submission 1

Losses in the UFC6

KO/TKO 1
Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.24 top 4%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 5.86

Striking accuracy43%Better than 41% of flyweights

Strike defense52%Better than 28% of flyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.3 top 47%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.2

Takedown accuracy19%Better than 8% of flyweights

Takedown defense75%Better than 82% of flyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Zhumagulov last fought on June 24, 2023 (Loss vs Joshua Van). Zhumagulov has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

#1 · Most leg strikes in a fight (flyweight)49

About Zhalgas Zhumagulov

Zhalgas Zhumagulov is a flyweight mixed martial artist, born in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, on August 29, 1988. Zhumagulov stands 5' 4", has a 66" reach and fights from a switch stance.

Zhumagulov turned professional in 2014, debuting with Altay Republik MMA League. A 13-3 record outside the UFC came first. Zhumagulov made a UFC debut at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal in July 2020 and lost to Raulian Paiva by decision. In the UFC, Zhumagulov is 1-6 across 7 fights.

By the numbers, Zhumagulov lands more significant strikes per minute than 96% of flyweights and defends takedowns better than 82% of flyweights.

Zhumagulov's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria in June 2023, where Zhumagulov lost to Joshua Van.

UFC fight history

L

Joshua Van

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria

Jun 24, 2023

103Str 1TD 0KD
L

Charles Johnson

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba

Nov 19, 2022

119Str 1TD 0KD
L

Jeff Molina

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Jun 4, 2022

37Str 2TD 0KD
L

Manel Kape

KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 4:02

UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo

Dec 4, 2021

31Str 0TD 0KD
W

Jerome Rivera

Submission · Guillotine Choke Standing · R1 2:02

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3

Jul 10, 2021

10Str 0TD 0KD
L

Amir Albazi

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor

Jan 23, 2021

59Str 1TD 0KD
L

Raulian Paiva

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal

Jul 11, 2020

66Str 2TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Zhalgas Zhumagulov is 19-9 (1 NC) across 29 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on September 7, 2014 (Altay Republik MMA League). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins19

KO/TKO 8
Submission 2
Decision 9

Pro losses9

KO/TKO 2
Decision 7

Finish rate: 53% of wins
Longest win streak: 6

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
Fight Nights Global	7-1	2016
UFC	1-6	2020
Oktagon	3-0 (1 NC)	2024
Zhekpe Zhek	4-0	2014
Naiza FC	2-0	2023
Alash Pride	0-1	2015
Altay Republik MMA League	1-0	2014
Kunlun Fight	0-1	2015
White Night FC	1-0	2014

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
NC	Igor Severino	NC (accidental punch to the groin), R2	Oktagon 89	Jun 6, 2026
W	David Dvořák	TKO (doctor stoppage), R3	Oktagon 81	Dec 28, 2025
W	Beno Adamia	Decision (unanimous), R5	Oktagon 73	Jun 28, 2025
W	Aaron Aby	Decision (unanimous), R3	Oktagon 63	Nov 9, 2024
W	Cleveland McLean	Decision (unanimous), R3	Naiza FC 57	Feb 24, 2024
W	Masato Nakamura	TKO (punches), R1	Naiza FC 55	Dec 6, 2023
L	Joshua Van	Decision (split), R3	UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria	Jun 24, 2023
L	Charles Johnson	Decision (split), R3	UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba	Nov 19, 2022
L	Jeff Molina	Decision (split), R3	UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik	Jun 4, 2022
L	Manel Kape	TKO (punches), R1	UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo	Dec 4, 2021
W	Jerome Rivera	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	UFC 264	Jul 10, 2021
L	Amir Albazi	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 257	Jan 23, 2021
L	Raulian Paiva	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 251	Jul 11, 2020
W	Ali Bagautinov	Decision (split), R5	Fight Nights Global 95	Oct 19, 2019
W	Tagir Ulanbekov	Decision (majority), R5	Fight Nights Global 88	Aug 31, 2018
W	Tyson Nam	Decision (unanimous), R5	Fight Nights Global 86	Apr 1, 2018
W	Shajidul Haque	Decision (unanimous), R3	Fight Nights Global 80	Nov 26, 2017
L	Vartan Asatryan	Decision (split), R5	Fight Nights Global 65	May 19, 2017
W	Artur Bagautinov	KO (punch), R2	Fight Nights Global 62	Mar 31, 2017
W	Ivan Andrushchenko	Decision (unanimous), R3	Fight Nights Global 55	Nov 22, 2016
W	Oscar Dolchin	Decision (unanimous), R3	Fight Nights Global 46	Apr 29, 2016
L	Zhifa Shang	Decision (split), R3	Kunlun Fight: Cage Fight Series 3	Jul 6, 2015
L	Vartan Asatryan	TKO (punches), R2	Alash Pride: Royal Plaza Volume 2	Jan 24, 2015
W	Bekzat Aliev	TKO (punches), R3	Zhekpe Zhek: Bantamweight Grand Prix	Oct 6, 2014
W	Salat Biskhanov	TKO (punches), R1	Zhekpe Zhek: Bantamweight Grand Prix	Oct 6, 2014
W	Tyjybaev Andos	TKO (punches), R3	Zhekpe Zhek: Bantamweight Grand Prix	Oct 6, 2014
W	Nursulat Serker	TKO (punches), R1	Zhekpe Zhek: Bantamweight Grand Prix	Oct 6, 2014
W	Nurbay Mirzaliev	TKO (submission to punches), R2	White Night FC: Elets Battle	Sep 25, 2014
W	Yerlan Semebekov	TKO (Punches), R1	Altay Republik MMA League: Altay vs. Siberia	Sep 7, 2014

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Zhalgas Zhumagulov's record?

Zhalgas Zhumagulov's professional MMA record is 19 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Zhalgas Zhumagulov?

Zhalgas Zhumagulov is 38 years old, born on August 29, 1988.

How tall is Zhalgas Zhumagulov and what is their reach?

Zhalgas Zhumagulov stands 5' 4" with a 66" reach.

Who did Zhalgas Zhumagulov fight last?

Zhalgas Zhumagulov lost to Joshua Van by Decision - Split at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria on Jun 24, 2023.

Photo: Zhadra Mukhambetovna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.