Azamat Murzakanov
The Professional
Russia
Continues rise up rankings
Murzakanov defeated Aleksandar Rakic via TKO (punches) at 3:11 of Round 1 at UFC 321 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov continues to roll through everyone put in front of him, doing so in impressive fashion. He was actually a slight (+105) underdog for this fight against Rakic at close. The two fought to even terms early on, at which point Murzakanov connected with a short right jab. It didn't seem to be thrown all that hard, but it landed flush, dropping Rakic on the spot. Murzakanov immediately followed up and earned the stoppage. His power is clearly massive if he's dropping a big tree like Rakic with jabs. Murzakanov is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC, with four of those wins coming via knockout. He's closing in on title-implicating fights at 205 pounds.
Murzakanov continues to roll through everyone put in front of him, doing so in impressive fashion. He was actually a slight (+105) underdog for this fight against Rakic at close. The two fought to even terms early on, at which point Murzakanov connected with a short right jab. It didn't seem to be thrown all that hard, but it landed flush, dropping Rakic on the spot. Murzakanov immediately followed up and earned the stoppage. His power is clearly massive if he's dropping a big tree like Rakic with jabs. Murzakanov is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC, with four of those wins coming via knockout. He's closing in on title-implicating fights at 205 pounds.
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Booked vs. Rakic
Murzakanov will face Aleksandar Rakic in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 25, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov is off to an excellent start in the UFC, sitting at a perfect 5-0. Most recently, he took care of business against Brendson Ribeiro on June 7. He's won all but one of his fights in the promotion before decision. On the flip side, his opponent Rakic is coming off three straight losses and will be desperate for an upset win.
Murzakanov is off to an excellent start in the UFC, sitting at a perfect 5-0. Most recently, he took care of business against Brendson Ribeiro on June 7. He's won all but one of his fights in the promotion before decision. On the flip side, his opponent Rakic is coming off three straight losses and will be desperate for an upset win.
Remains perfect in UFC
Murzakanov defeated Brendson Ribeiro via TKO (punches) at 3:25 of Round 1 at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov might look like any guy you may see in the bar or out walking the street, but the fact of the matter is he's ridiculously dangerous and an ever-rising threat in the light heavyweight division. He completely overwhelmed Ribeiro here, dropping him with a straight left before the latter was forced to tap due to unanswered strikes. Now a perfect 5-0 in the UFC with four knockout wins on his resume, the company should push Murzakanov significantly and immediately considering he turned 36 years of age in April.
Murzakanov might look like any guy you may see in the bar or out walking the street, but the fact of the matter is he's ridiculously dangerous and an ever-rising threat in the light heavyweight division. He completely overwhelmed Ribeiro here, dropping him with a straight left before the latter was forced to tap due to unanswered strikes. Now a perfect 5-0 in the UFC with four knockout wins on his resume, the company should push Murzakanov significantly and immediately considering he turned 36 years of age in April.
New fighter scheduled
Murzakanov is srt to face Brendson Ribeiro in a light heavyweight fight at UFC 316 on June 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov, after completing his suspension, was set to face Johnny Walker prior to getting shifted around and getting a new challenger. The Professional last fought in August 2024, where he defeated Alonzo Menifield via KO. He will now face Brendon Ribeiro, who is coming off a victory over Diyar Nurgozhay via submission.
Murzakanov, after completing his suspension, was set to face Johnny Walker prior to getting shifted around and getting a new challenger. The Professional last fought in August 2024, where he defeated Alonzo Menifield via KO. He will now face Brendon Ribeiro, who is coming off a victory over Diyar Nurgozhay via submission.
Will take on Walker after ban
Murzakanov will face Johnny Walker at UFC 316 on June 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov will complete his six-month suspension on May 1, and he'll waste no time to return to the octagon. He's gone 4-0 in his career at the UFC level.
Murzakanov will complete his six-month suspension on May 1, and he'll waste no time to return to the octagon. He's gone 4-0 in his career at the UFC level.
Handed six-month ban
Murzakanov has been suspended for 180 days for a positive anti-doping test for LGD 4033, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The metabolite was traced to an improperly labeled supplement, according to SMRTL lab testing. He is eligible to return May 1. Murzakanov owns a 4-0 record in four UFC bouts in his career, but his future with the promotion looks a bit cloudy after this ban.
The metabolite was traced to an improperly labeled supplement, according to SMRTL lab testing. He is eligible to return May 1. Murzakanov owns a 4-0 record in four UFC bouts in his career, but his future with the promotion looks a bit cloudy after this ban.