Azamat Murzakanov, UFC light heavyweight fighter
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AZAMAT
MURZAKANOV

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16
Wins
1
Losses
0
Draws
13
Finishes
0
Win Streak
63.90
FS Score
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Overview

Azamat Murzakanov is a ranked UFC Light Heavyweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
82
Speed
78
Defense
84
Durability
85
Fight IQ
80

Tale of the Tape

Age
37
Height
5'10" · 70 in · 178 cm
Reach
72 in · 182 cm
Stance
Southpaw
Division
Light Heavyweight · ≤ 205 lb / 93.0 kg
Country
Russia

Recent Form

L W W W W

Fight History

Fight Summary

Murzakanov lost to Paulo Costa via TKO (head kick) in round 3 (1:23) at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, taking his record to 16–1.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (head kick) Round3 · 1:23 EventUFC 327 DateApr 11, 2026 Record after16–1
Watch on YouTube Azamat Murzakanov vs Paulo Costa UFC 327 Full Fight Recap — NEXT2FIGHT
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Aleksandar Rakić via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:11) at UFC 321 on October 25, 2025, taking his record to 16–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:11 EventUFC 321 DateOct 25, 2025 Record after16–0
Watch on YouTube FULL FIGHT - Aleksandar Rakić vs. Azamat Murzakanov: UFC 321 — UFC Fight Simulator
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Brendson Ribeiro via TKO (submission to punches) in round 1 (3:25) at UFC 316 on June 7, 2025, taking his record to 15–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (submission to punches) Round1 · 3:25 EventUFC 316 DateJun 7, 2025 Record after15–0
Watch on YouTube Azamat Murzakanov beats Brendson Ribeiro via TKO in 1st round at UFC 316 | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Alonzo Menifield via KO (punches) in round 2 (3:18) at UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov on August 3, 2024, taking his record to 14–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round2 · 3:18 EventUFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov DateAug 3, 2024 Record after14–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Dustin Jacoby via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen on April 15, 2023, taking his record to 13–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen DateApr 15, 2023 Record after13–0
Watch on YouTube Azamat Murzakanov vs Dustin Jacoby | Highlights — Circassian Fight Club
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Devin Clark via TKO (punches) in round 3 (1:18) at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz on August 13, 2022, taking his record to 12–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 1:18 EventUFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz DateAug 13, 2022 Record after12–0
Watch on YouTube Devin Clark vs Azamat Murzakanov FINAL FACEOFF - UFC SAN DIEGO VERA vs CRUZ — TalkUFC AFRICA
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Tafon Nchukwi via KO (flying knee) in round 3 (0:44) at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev on March 12, 2022, taking his record to 11–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (flying knee) Round3 · 0:44 EventUFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev DateMar 12, 2022 Record after11–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Matheus Scheffel via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:00) at Dana White's Contender Series 37 on August 31, 2021, taking his record to 10–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:00 EventDana White's Contender Series 37 DateAug 31, 2021 Record after10–0
Watch on YouTube Scheffel vs Murzakanov | Dana White's Contender Series Week 1 — UFC
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Mohammad Fakhreddine via KO (punches) in round 1 (3:37) at Brave CF 29 on November 15, 2019, taking his record to 9–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 3:37 EventBrave CF 29 DateNov 15, 2019 Record after9–0
Watch on YouTube Azamat Murzakanov vs Mohammad Fakhreddine | FREE MMA Fight | BRAVE CF 29 — BRAVE Combat Federation
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Guto Inocente via Decision (unanimous) in round Brave CF O at 3, taking his record to 8–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) RoundBrave CF O Event3 Record after8–0
Watch on YouTube Azamat Murzakanov VS Guto Inocente | Full Fight — BRAVE Combat Federation
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Georgy Sakaev via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:37) at ACB 57 on April 15, 2017, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:37 EventACB 57 DateApr 15, 2017 Record after7–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated André Muniz via KO (punch) in round 1 (0:50) at United Caucasian FC 1 on October 2, 2016, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 0:50 EventUnited Caucasian FC 1 DateOct 2, 2016 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Bogdan Bulakh via Submission (neck crank) in round 1 (0:35) at Fight Club Gladiator 4 on July 23, 2016, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (neck crank) Round1 · 0:35 EventFight Club Gladiator 4 DateJul 23, 2016 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Eric Ellerbee via TKO (doctor stoppage) in round 1 (1:52) at Global Proving Ground 24 on May 14, 2016, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (doctor stoppage) Round1 · 1:52 EventGlobal Proving Ground 24 DateMay 14, 2016 Record after4–0
Watch on YouTube Azamat "The Professional" Murzakanov vs Eric Ellerbee — kdojo warriortribe
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Alexey Sidorenko via Decision (unanimous) in round 2 (5:00) at Fight Nights Global 42 on October 23, 2015, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round2 · 5:00 EventFight Nights Global 42 DateOct 23, 2015 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Alec Hooben via TKO (punches) in round 1 (0:20) at Ring of Combat 51 on June 5, 2015, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 0:20 EventRing of Combat 51 DateJun 5, 2015 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Murzakanov defeated Anzor Khakimov via KO (punch) in round 1 (0:10) at ProFC 13 on February 13, 2010, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 0:10 EventProFC 13 DateFeb 13, 2010 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
16 WINS
  • KO/TKO11 · 69%
  • Submission2 · 12%
  • Decision3 · 19%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
81%
KO rate
69%
Submission rate
12%
Recent Form
L W W W W
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
63.90

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
35.29%KO Percentage
57.74%Striking Accuracy
20.00%Takedown Accuracy
0.68Takedowns / 15 Min
4.40Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
0.23Submission Attempts / 15 Min
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