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Azamat Murzakanov

"Professional"
16-1-0#8Light Heavyweight★ 2bonusesRussiaRussiaLast 5
16-1-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Dominick Reyes
UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev·

CAREER SUMMARY

Azamat Murzakanov holds a professional MMA record of 16-1-0. 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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseHand-to-Hand CombatBoxing
  • 2021Contract winner · DWCS
  • 2019Brave CF Openweight (KHK World) Grand Prix Champion · Brave Combat Federation
  • Champion · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds
  • Champion · European Championships
  • Champion · Asian Championships
  • Champion · Russian Nationals
  • Master of Sport · Hand-to-Hand Combat
  • CSKA
  • Started in Hand-to-Hand Combat
  • Started in Boxing
  • Started in Other

Camp

  • K Dojo Warrior Tribe · Fairfield, New Jersey, US
  • K Dojo · Russia
  • SK Edinstvo (Unity Sports Complex) · Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia Former

Coaches

  • Murat "MK" Keshtov · Head coach
  • Khachim Mamkhegov · Mentor

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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: 6-1-0 · 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
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Azamat Murzakanov sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

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

★ POTN ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Alonzo Menifield · UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024
  2. ★ POTNvs Tafon Nchukwi · UFC Fight Night: Santos vs AnkalaevMar 12, 2022

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

All-time bonus leaders →

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Azamat Murzakanov earns per fight.

Azamat Murzakanov's salary & career earnings →

Upcoming

  1. UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev
    vs Dominick ReyesLight Heavyweight

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Paulo Costa
    UFCUFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 16-4
    TKO
    R3 · 1:23
  2. WIN
    vs Aleksandar Rakic
    UFCUFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 16-0 vs 14-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:11
  3. WIN
    vs Brendson Ribeiro
    UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 15-0 vs 17-8
    TKO
    R1 · 3:25
  4. WIN
    vs Alonzo Menifield
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 14-0 vs 15-5-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:18
    POTN
  5. WIN
    vs Dustin Jacoby
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 13-0 vs 18-7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Devin Clark
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 13-7
    TKO
    R3 · 1:18
  7. WIN
    vs Tafon Nchukwi
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:44
    POTN
  8. WIN
    vs Matheus Scheffel
    UFCDana White's Contender Series 37· Aug 31, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 14-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:00
  9. WIN
    vs Mohammad Fakhreddine
    Brave CF 29· Nov 15, 2019· 9-0 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:47
  10. WIN
    vs Guto Inocente
    Brave CF 29· Nov 15, 2019· 8-0 vs 7-5
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Georgy Sakaev
    ACAACA 57: ACB 57· Apr 15, 2017· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 0-4
    TKO
    R1 · 01:36
  12. WIN
    vs Andre Muniz
    United Caucasian Fight Championship 1· Oct 2, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:50
  13. WIN
    vs Bogdan Bulakh
    PFC Gladiator 4· Jul 23, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 2-12
    -
    R1 · 1:00
  14. WIN
    vs Eric Ellerbee
    Global Proving Ground 24· May 14, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:52
  15. WIN
    vs Alexey Sidorenko
    Fight Nights Global 42· Oct 23, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-2
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Alec Hooben
    Ring of Combat 51· Jun 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:20
  17. WIN
    vs Anzor Khakimov
    ProFC 13: Union Nation Cup (Stage 5)· Feb 13, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:10

Official UFC Ranking

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

Current
#8 Light Heavyweight
Meta rank
#10 Light Heavyweight
Peak
#6 Light Heavyweight
First ranked
Sep 12, 2022
Times ranked
164

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152023202420252026Sep 12, 2022 · #15Oct 24, 2022 · #15Jan 24, 2023 · #15Apr 18, 2023 · #11Jul 25, 2023 · #10Aug 1, 2023 · #11Aug 15, 2023 · #12Dec 19, 2023 · #13May 14, 2024 · #14Jun 11, 2024 · #15Jul 2, 2024 · #14Aug 6, 2024 · #11Dec 10, 2024 · #12Jun 10, 2025 · #11Sep 9, 2025 · #10Oct 28, 2025 · #7Dec 9, 2025 · #6Apr 14, 2026 · #8Jun 30, 2026 · #7Jul 14, 2026 · #8Sep 22, 2026 · #8#8

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1776▼42
Peak
1818Oct 25, 2025
Rated fights
17
1500160017001800201120142017202020232026Feb 13, 2010 · 1541Jun 5, 2015 · 1562Oct 23, 2015 · 1587May 14, 2016 · 1620Jul 23, 2016 · 1635Oct 2, 2016 · 1685Apr 15, 2017 · 1695Nov 15, 2019 · 1620Nov 15, 2019 · 1661Aug 31, 2021 · 1654Mar 13, 2022 · 1695Aug 13, 2022 · 1731Apr 16, 2023 · 1754Aug 3, 2024 · 1776Jun 8, 2025 · 1797Oct 25, 2025 · 1818Apr 11, 2026 · 17761776

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Frequently asked questions

When does Azamat Murzakanov fight next?

Azamat Murzakanov fights Dominick Reyes on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev.

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 is Dominick Reyes at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev.

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.