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Murat Kazgan

"Lord Pitbull"
2-2TürkiyeTürkiyeLast 5
Pro MMA 4-2-1Amateur MMA 0-1Pro bare-knuckle 2-2BKFC record 1-1-0

Last fight: Win vs Nicolas Martinez · Submission · Apr 26, 2025

2-2 · 4 finishes · Full stats →
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vs Israel Rodriguez
BKFCBKFC 97 Hollywood: Henry vs Collard·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Murat Kazgan holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 2-2. Kazgan has 7 professional MMA bouts on record. Kazgan also has 4 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: September 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
DOB
Jan 3, 1986
Age
40
Nationality
Türkiye
Birthplace
Türkiye

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  1. BKFCBKFC 97 Hollywood: Henry vs Collard
    vs Israel RodriguezWelterweight

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Nicolas Martinez
    Core FC 1: Figueiredo vs. Aliev· Apr 26, 2025· Welterweight· 4-2-1 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R1 · 2:45
  2. WIN
    vs Wolfgang Wallner
    Vendetta 17· Apr 13, 2019· Featherweight· 3-2-1 vs 0-5
    SUB
  3. LOSS
    vs Andrei Chubotaru
    Fight Nights Global 85· Mar 30, 2018· Lightweight· 2-2-1 vs 9-9
    TKO
    R1 · 3:19
  4. LOSS
    vs Mu Gyeom Choi
    Road FC 34· Nov 19, 2016· Featherweight· 2-1-1 vs 8-4
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  5. DRAW
    vs Anatoly Pokrovsky
    Fight Nights Global 20· Oct 26, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0-1 vs 8-6-1
    DEC
  6. WIN
    vs Hyung Seok Lee
    Road FC 11· Apr 13, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 6-5
    SUB
    R1 · 0:55
  7. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Turkey Regional· Jul 9, 2011· 1-0
    SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxing
  • 2019Vendetta FC 77 kg World Championship · Vendetta FC
  • 2014Black belt · BJJ
  • 2004Started in MMA
  • 1997Champion · Turkish National Championships · youth
  • 1996Champion · Istanbul Championships · youth
  • AGE 9Started in Kickboxing
  • Champion · Turkish National Championships
  • Black belt · Kickboxing
  • Black belt · Taekwondo
  • Started in Taekwondo
  • AGE 15Started in BJJ

Camp

  • Kazgan Fight + Fitness · Uskudar, Istanbul, Türkiye Founder
  • Kazgan Fight + Fitness · West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Founder
  • Kazgan Crossfight · Zone Club, Istanbul, Türkiye Founder
  • Kazgan Dovus Akademisi · Camlica, Istanbul, Türkiye Founder Former
  • Team Carvalho · BJJ · Sweden Former

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 2-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed19.16per min
62% accuracy
Strikes absorbed12.11per min
37% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Murat Kazgan sits in the top 25.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1536▲47
Peak
1552Apr 13, 2013
Rated fights
5
145015001550201420162018202020222024Apr 13, 2013 · 1552Nov 19, 2016 · 1475Mar 30, 2018 · 1439Apr 13, 2019 · 1478Apr 26, 2025 · 15361536

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Frequently asked questions

When does Murat Kazgan fight next?

Murat Kazgan fights Israel Rodriguez on Friday, December 11, 2026 at BKFC 97 Hollywood: Henry vs Collard.

What is Murat Kazgan's record?

Murat Kazgan's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 2-2.

Who is Murat Kazgan fighting next?

Murat Kazgan's next opponent is Israel Rodriguez at BKFC 97 Hollywood: Henry vs Collard.

Who did Murat Kazgan fight last?

Murat Kazgan most recently fought James Rodriguez at BKFC 93 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Hill on Friday, September 11, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Murat Kazgan fight in?

Murat Kazgan fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Murat Kazgan have?

Murat Kazgan has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Murat Kazgan?

Murat Kazgan is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How old is Murat Kazgan?

Murat Kazgan is 40 years old (born Jan 3, 1986).

Where is Murat Kazgan from?

Murat Kazgan is from Türkiye.

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