Azamat Murzakanov
The Professional
Russia
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.
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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.
Pulls out of fight
Murzakanov has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Nikita Krylov at UFC 309, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Murzakanov had to drop out of the event, but it will postpone his shot at improving to 5-0 within the UFC. With only 10 days before the scheduled fight date, it appears unlikely that a replacement fighter will be found to face Krylov, per King.
It's unclear why Murzakanov had to drop out of the event, but it will postpone his shot at improving to 5-0 within the UFC. With only 10 days before the scheduled fight date, it appears unlikely that a replacement fighter will be found to face Krylov, per King.