MMA StatBook

Azamat Murzakanov

“The Professional”

#7 Light HeavyweightRussia

16Wins
1Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWWWW

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Profile

Age
37 (born April 12, 1989)
Height
5' 10"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
71"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
6-1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC6

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
4.47 top 16%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.29
Striking accuracy56%Better than 87% of light heavyweights
Strike defense56%Better than 65% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.71 top 60%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy21%Better than 14% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense89%Better than 92% of light heavyweights

Next fight

Azamat Murzakanov vs Dominick Reyes

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev, October 24, 2026, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Light Heavyweight · Compare both fighters

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About Azamat Murzakanov

From Russia, Azamat Murzakanov "The Professional" competes as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Murzakanov stands 5' 10" with a 71" reach and fights southpaw. Murzakanov is ranked #7 in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings.

Murzakanov turned professional in 2010, debuting with ProFC. A 10-0 record outside the UFC came first. Murzakanov first fought in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev in March 2022 and beat Tafon Nchukwi by KO/TKO. Murzakanov's UFC record stands at 6-1 after 7 fights.

Knockouts define Murzakanov's UFC career: 5 of 6 wins came by KO or TKO. Statistically, Murzakanov defends takedowns better than 92% of light heavyweights and is more accurate with significant strikes than 87% of light heavyweights.

Murzakanov's record outside the UFC includes 2-0 in Brave CF and 1-0 in ACB.

Next up: Dominick Reyes at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on October 24, 2026.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Paulo Costa

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R3 1:23

    UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg

    Apr 11, 2026

    34Str 1TD 0KD
  2. W

    Aleksandar Rakic

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:11

    UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane

    Oct 25, 2025

    3Str 0TD 1KD
  3. W

    Brendson Ribeiro

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 3:25

    UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2

    Jun 7, 2025

    27Str 0TD 1KD
  4. W

    Alonzo Menifield

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R2 3:18

    UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

    Aug 3, 2024

    45Str 0TD 1KD
  5. W

    Dustin Jacoby

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen

    Apr 15, 2023

    67Str 1TD 1KD
  6. W

    Devin Clark

    KO/TKO · Punch to Body At Distance · R3 1:18

    UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz

    Aug 13, 2022

    79Str 0TD 1KD
  7. W

    Tafon Nchukwi

    KO/TKO · Knee to Head At Distance · R3 0:44

    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev

    Mar 12, 2022

    28Str 1TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Azamat Murzakanov is 16-1 across 17 professional fights in 10 promotions, since a pro debut on February 13, 2010 (ProFC). 10 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins16

  • KO/TKO 11
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 3

Pro losses1

  • KO/TKO 1
Finish rate
81% of wins
Longest win streak
16

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC6-12022
Brave CF2-02019
ACB1-02017
Dana White's Contender Series1-02021
Fight Club Gladiator1-02016
Fight Nights Global1-02015
Global Proving Ground1-02016
ProFC1-02010
Ring of Combat1-02015
United Caucasian FC1-02016

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Paulo Costa TKO (head kick), R3 UFC 327 Apr 11, 2026
W Aleksandar Rakić TKO (punches), R1 UFC 321 Oct 25, 2025
W Brendson Ribeiro TKO (submission to punches), R1 UFC 316 Jun 7, 2025
W Alonzo Menifield KO (punches), R2 UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Aug 3, 2024
W Dustin Jacoby Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen Apr 15, 2023
W Devin Clark TKO (punches), R3 UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz Aug 13, 2022
W Tafon Nchukwi KO (flying knee), R3 UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev Mar 12, 2022
W Matheus Scheffel TKO (punches), R1 Dana White's Contender Series 37 Aug 31, 2021
W Mohammad Fakhreddine KO (punches), R1 Brave CF 29 Nov 15, 2019
W Guto Inocente Decision (unanimous), R3 Brave CF 29 Nov 15, 2019
W Georgy Sakaev TKO (punches), R1 ACB 57 Apr 15, 2017
W André Muniz KO (punch), R1 United Caucasian FC 1 Oct 2, 2016
W Bogdan Bulakh Submission (neck crank), R1 Fight Club Gladiator 4 Jul 23, 2016
W Eric Ellerbee TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Global Proving Ground 24 May 14, 2016
W Alexey Sidorenko Decision (unanimous), R2 Fight Nights Global 42 Oct 23, 2015
W Alec Hooben TKO (punches), R1 Ring of Combat 51 Jun 5, 2015
W Anzor Khakimov KO (punch), R1 ProFC 13 Feb 13, 2010

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

Quick answers

What is Azamat Murzakanov's record?

Azamat Murzakanov's professional MMA record is 16 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Azamat Murzakanov?

Azamat Murzakanov is 37 years old, born on April 12, 1989.

How tall is Azamat Murzakanov and what is their reach?

Azamat Murzakanov stands 5' 10" with a 71" reach.

Who is Azamat Murzakanov fighting next?

Azamat Murzakanov is scheduled to face Dominick Reyes at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on October 24, 2026.