Zhalgas Zhumagulov

Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Born (1988-08-29) August 29, 1988 (age 36)
Aktobe, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
Other namesZhako
NationalityKazakh
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Reach66 in (168 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofAktobe, Kazakhstan
TeamErkin Kush
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins17
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout2
By decision7
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Zhalgas Zhumagulov (born August 29, 1988), is a Kazakh mixed martial artist who previously competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Zhumagulov hails from Kazakhstan and sported a 13-3 MMA record before entering the UFC, with notable wins including Tagir Ulanbekov, Tyson Nam at Fight Nights Global 86,[2] Shaj Hague, Artur Bagautinov, and others.

He won the Fight Nights Global Flyweight Championship defeating fellow future UFC fighter Tagir Ulanbekov at Fight Nights Global 88.[3] His last bout before signing with the UFC was in October 2019, where he edged former UFC flyweight title challenger Ali Bagautinov via split decision in the Fight Nights Global 95 main event.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zhumagulov made his promotional debut against Raulian Paiva on July 11, 2020, at UFC 251.[5] At the weigh ins, Paiva weighed in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the flyweight non-title limit. He was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Zhumagulov. The bout proceeded at catchweight.[6] He lost the fight via controversial unanimous decision.[7] 16 out of 20 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Zhumagulov.[8]

Zhumagulov was scheduled to face Amir Albazi at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark, but Zhumagulov pulled out due to visa issues and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 257 on January 24, 2021.[9][10] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[11]

Zhumagulov faced Jerome Rivera on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264.[12] He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[13]

Zhumagulov faced Manel Kape on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31.[14] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[15]

Zhumagulov faced Jeff Molina on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik.[16] He lost the bout via controversial split decision.[17] 12 out of 13 media scores gave it to Zhumagulov.[18]

Zhumagulov faced former LFA flyweight champion Charles Johnson UFC Fight Night 215.[19] He lost the fight via split decision.[20] 12 out of 13 media outlets scored the fight in favor of Zhumagulov.[21]

Zhumagulov was scheduled to face Nate Maness on May 6, 2023 at UFC 288, but Nate Maness pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Rafael Estevam, who was originally scheduled to face Carlos Candelario on April 22, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 222.[22][23] In turn, the bout was scratched the day before the event due to Estevam having weight management issues.[24]

Zhumagulov was scheduled to face Felipe Bunes on June 17, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 47.[25] However due to medical issues, Bunes pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Joshua Van.[26] He lost the bout via split decision.[27]

On July 13, 2023, it was announced that Zhumagulov had completed his contract and was not renewed.[28]

Post-UFC career

Zhumagulov was originally scheduled to fight at Kazakhstan's Naiza FC 55 fight card on December 2, 2023 against Iago Ribeiro.[29] The event was postponed to December 6, 2023 and Zhumagulov faced Masato Nakamura instead.[30] Zhumagulov snapped his four-fight losing streak by winning the bout by TKO due to punches after ground-and-pound.[31]

Zhumagulov faced Cleveland McLean at Kazakhstan's Naiza FC 57 fight card on February 24, 2024 and won by unanimous decision.[32]

Zhumagulov faced Aaron Aby on November 9, 2024 at Oktagon 63.[33] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[34]

Personal life

Zhumagulov has two wives and six children.[35]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches 17 wins 9 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 1 0
By decision 8 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–9 Aaron Aby Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 63 November 9, 2024 3 5:00 Bratislava, Slovakia
Win 16–9 Cleveland McLean Decision (unanimous) Naiza FC 57 February 24, 2024 3 5:00 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 15–9 Masato Nakamura TKO (punches) Naiza FC 55 December 6, 2023 1 1:42 Astana, Kazakhstan
Loss 14–9 Joshua Van Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria June 24, 2023 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss 14–8 Charles Johnson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba November 19, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–7 Jeff Molina Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik June 4, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–6 Manel Kape TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo December 4, 2021 1 4:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–5 Jerome Rivera Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 264 July 10, 2021 1 2:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–5 Amir Albazi Decision (unanimous) UFC 257 January 24, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 13–4 Raulian Paiva Decision (unanimous) UFC 251 July 12, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Paiva missed weight.
Win 13–3 Ali Bagautinov Decision (split) Fight Nights Global 95 October 19, 2019 5 5:00 Sochi, Russia Defended the Fight Nights Global Flyweight Championship.
Win 12–3 Tagir Ulanbekov Decision (majority) Fight Nights Global 88 August 31, 2018 5 5:00 Astana, Kazakhstan Won the Fight Nights Global Flyweight Championship.
Win 11–3 Tyson Nam Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 86 April 1, 2018 5 5:00 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 10–3 Shaj Haque Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 80 November 26, 2017 3 5:00 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Loss 9–3 Vartan Asatryan Decision (split) Fight Nights Global 65 May 19, 2017 5 5:00 Astana, Kazakhstan For the Fight Nights Global Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Artur Bagautinov KO (punch) Fight Nights Global 62 March 31, 2017 2 1:53 Moscow, Russia
Win 8–2 Ivan Andrushchenko Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 55 November 22, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 7–2 Oscar Dolchin Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 46 April 29, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss 6–2 Zhifa Shang Decision (split) Kunlun Fight: Cage Fight Series 3 July 6, 2015 3 5:00 Chongqing, China Return to Flyweight.
Loss 6–1 Vartan Asatryan TKO (punches) Alash Pride: Royal Plaza Volume 2 January 24, 2015 2 3:00 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 6–0 Bekzat Aliev TKO (punches) Zhekpe Zhek: Bantamweight Grand Prix October 6, 2014 3 2:10 Astana, Kazakhstan
Win 5–0 Salat Biskhanov TKO (punches) 1 1:10
Win 4–0 Tyjybaev Andos TKO (punches) 3 2:10
Win 3–0 Nursulat Serker TKO (punches) 1 2:47 Bantamweight debut.
Win 2–0 Nurbay Mirzaliev TKO (submission to punches) White Night FC September 25, 2014 2 3:14 Elets, Russia
Win 1–0 Yerlan Semebekov TKO (Punches) Altay Republik MMA League September 7, 2014 1 3:54 Gorno-Altaysk, Russia Flyweight debut.

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See also

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