Azamat Murzakanov "The Professional"
Azamat Murzakanov, known as "The Professional", is a mixed martial artist from Russia competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Azamat Murzakanov holds a professional record of 16-1-0, including 7-1-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 6 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Azamat Murzakanov stands 5'10", has a 71.5-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 37 years old. Azamat Murzakanov is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.
Azamat Murzakanov profile
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
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| Professional record | 16-1-0 |
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| UFC record | 7-1-0 |
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| Division rank | #8 |
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| Status | Active |
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| Country | Russia |
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| Age | 37 |
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| Date of birth | 1989-04-12 |
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| Height | 5'10" |
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| Reach | 71.5" |
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| Leg reach | 41" |
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| Stance | Southpaw |
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| Last weigh-in | 205 lbs |
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| Current streak | L1 |
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| Total octagon time | 1h 7m |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.4 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.2 |
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| Striking accuracy | 56% |
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| Striking defense | 56% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.58 |
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| Strikes to the head | 71% |
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| Strikes to the body | 26% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 4% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.68 |
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| Takedown defense | 89% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.23 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 21.65 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 6 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 1 |
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Azamat Murzakanov UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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