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Azamat Murzakanov vs Magomed Ankalaev

Azamat Murzakanov is 16-1-0; Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC). Azamat Murzakanov is 3 years older than Magomed Ankalaev. Magomed Ankalaev has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Azamat Murzakanov. Magomed Ankalaev is 5" · 13 cm taller than Azamat Murzakanov. Azamat Murzakanov and Magomed Ankalaev have never fought each other.

Azamat Murzakanov
Russia
Azamat Murzakanov
“Professional” · 16-1-0
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Light HeavyweightNever fought
Magomed Ankalaev
Russia
Magomed Ankalaev
22-2-1 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Azamat Murzakanov
Hand-to-Hand CombatBoxing
  • —Master of SportHand-to-Hand Combat
  • 2019Brave CF Openweight (KHK World) Grand Prix ChampionBrave Combat Federation
  • 2021Contract winner · DWCS
  • —Champion · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds
Camp · K Dojo Warrior Tribe · Fairfield, New Jersey, US
Magomed Ankalaev
Combat SamboGreco-Roman Wrestling
  • —Master of SportCombat Sambo
  • 2016Light Heavyweight ChampionshipWFCA (World Fighting Championship Akhmat)
  • 2016Light Heavyweight Grand PrixAkhmat FC
  • 2016Champion · Dagestan Republiclight-heavyweight
Camp · Fight Club Akhmat · Grozny, RU

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

71%
Head
54%
26%
Body
29%
4%
Leg
17%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Azamat Murzakanovlast 6 fights
80%15%
Magomed Ankalaevlast 7 fights
70%16%14%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Azamat Murzakanov· from fights outside the UFC Magomed Ankalaev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.403.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azamat Murzakanov · Good · better than 78% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.202.49
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azamat Murzakanov · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.680.85
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azamat Murzakanov · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
20%24%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azamat Murzakanov · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
89%88%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azamat Murzakanov · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.200.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Azamat Murzakanov · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.40
Strikes landed / min
3.52
3.20
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.49
0.68 / 3.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.85 / 3.5
20%
Takedown accuracy
24%
89%
Takedown defence
88%
0:47
Control time / fight
3:41
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Azamat Murzakanov8 UFC fights · 292 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
51%148/339
17%50/65
2%5/6
Clinch
2%7/10
2%5/6
2%6/6
Ground
17%51/65
7%20/21
0%0/0
Magomed Ankalaev17 UFC fights · 732 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%263/766
21%154/228
15%109/123
Clinch
3%19/30
6%43/49
2%13/13
Ground
15%110/164
2%17/17
1%4/4

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Azamat MurzakanovMagomed Ankalaev

Frequently asked questions

Have Azamat Murzakanov and Magomed Ankalaev ever fought?

No. Azamat Murzakanov and Magomed Ankalaev have never fought each other.

What are the records of Azamat Murzakanov and Magomed Ankalaev?

Azamat Murzakanov is 16-1-0 and Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Azamat Murzakanov or Magomed Ankalaev?

Magomed Ankalaev has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Azamat Murzakanov, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Azamat Murzakanov or Magomed Ankalaev?

Magomed Ankalaev is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Azamat Murzakanov stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Azamat Murzakanov or Magomed Ankalaev?

Azamat Murzakanov is 37 and Magomed Ankalaev is 34.

Who has more finishes, Azamat Murzakanov or Magomed Ankalaev?

Azamat Murzakanov has 12 wins inside the distance (12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Magomed Ankalaev has 12 wins (12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission).

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