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Azamat Murzakanov

"The Professional"

16-1-0#8Light Heavyweight★ 2bonuses Russia

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Azamat Murzakanov holds a professional MMA record of 16-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 17 bouts on record. Azamat Murzakanov has won 16 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Azamat Murzakanov lands 4.40 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 0.68 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ACA.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1989-04-12
Age: 37
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Nalchik, Russia

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · top 1% in division

Sniper

98 · top 2% in division

Fast Hands

99 · best in division

Punch power99

Kick power97

Punch speed99

Kick speed95

Accuracy98

Takedowns48

Ground striking95

Submissions51

Chin91

Body strength94

Cardio62

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 16-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.40per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.20per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.68per 15 min

20% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Azamat Murzakanov has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Azamat Murzakanov earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Paulo Costa
UFCUFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 16-0 vs 15-4
TKO
R3 · 1:23
WIN
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFCUFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 15-0 vs 14-5
TKO
R1 · 3:11
WIN
vs Brendson Ribeiro
UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 14-0 vs 17-7
TKO
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Alonzo Menifield
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 13-0 vs 15-4-1
TKO
R2 · 3:18
POTN
WIN
vs Dustin Jacoby
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 18-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Devin Clark
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 13-6
TKO
R3 · 1:18
WIN
vs Tafon Nchukwi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 6-1
TKO
R3 · 0:44
POTN
WIN
vs Matheus Scheffel
Contender Series 2021· Aug 31, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 14-6
TKO
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Mohammad Fakhreddine
Brave CF 29· Nov 15, 2019· 8-0 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 3:47
WIN
vs Guto Inocente
Brave CF 29· Nov 15, 2019· 7-0 vs 7-4
UD
WIN
vs Georgy Sakaev
ACAACA 57: ACB 57· Apr 15, 2017· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 01:36
WIN
vs Andre Muniz
United Caucasian Fight Championship 1· Oct 2, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 0:50
WIN
vs Bogdan Bulakh
PFC Gladiator 4· Jul 23, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 2-11
-
R1 · 1:00
WIN
vs Eric Ellerbee
Global Proving Ground 24· May 14, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:52
WIN
vs Alexey Sidorenko
Fight Nights Global 42· Oct 23, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Alec Hooben
Ring of Combat 51· Jun 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 0:20
WIN
vs Anzor Khakimov
ProFC 13: Union Nation Cup (Stage 5)· Feb 13, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 0:10

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Azamat Murzakanov's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #8 Light Heavyweight
Meta rank: #9 Light Heavyweight
Peak: #6 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Sep 12, 2022
Times ranked: 158

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1768▼40
Peak: 1808Oct 25, 2025
Rated fights: 17

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Frequently asked questions

When does Azamat Murzakanov fight next?

Azamat Murzakanov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Azamat Murzakanov's record?

Azamat Murzakanov's professional MMA record is 16-1-0.

Who is Azamat Murzakanov fighting next?

Azamat Murzakanov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Azamat Murzakanov fight last?

Azamat Murzakanov most recently fought Paulo Costa at UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg on Saturday, April 11, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Azamat Murzakanov fight in?

Azamat Murzakanov fights at Light Heavyweight.

Is Azamat Murzakanov ranked in the UFC?

Azamat Murzakanov is currently ranked #8 in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

How many knockouts does Azamat Murzakanov have?

Azamat Murzakanov has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Azamat Murzakanov won?

Azamat Murzakanov has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Azamat Murzakanov?

Azamat Murzakanov is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Azamat Murzakanov weigh?

Azamat Murzakanov weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Azamat Murzakanov's reach?

Azamat Murzakanov has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Azamat Murzakanov?

Azamat Murzakanov is 37 years old (born Apr 12, 1989).

Where is Azamat Murzakanov from?

Azamat Murzakanov is from Russia.

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