Azamat Murzakanov "The Professional"

Azamat Murzakanov, known as "The Professional", is a mixed martial artist from Russia listed in the Light Heavyweight division. Azamat Murzakanov holds a professional record of 16-1-0, including 6-1-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 5 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

DivisionLight Heavyweight
Professional record16-1-0
UFC record6-1-0
Division rank#7
StatusActive
CountryRussia
Age37
Date of birth1989-04-12
Height5'10"
Reach71.5"
Leg reach41"
StanceSouthpaw
Last weigh-in205 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time1h 3m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.47
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.29
Striking accuracy56.5%
Striking defense55.8%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes1.42
Strikes to the head71%
Strikes to the body25.1%
Strikes to the legs3.9%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.71
Takedown defense88.9%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.24
Average control time per fight (seconds)52.57

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO5
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision1

Azamat Murzakanov recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-10-24UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs. EvloevDominick ReyesupcomingUpcoming bout
2026-04-11UFCUFC 327: Prochazka vs. UlbergPaulo CostalossKick to Head At Distance
2025-10-25UFCUFC 321: Aspinall vs. GaneAleksandar RakicwinPunch to Head At Distance
2025-06-07UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2Brendson RibeirowinPunches to Head On Ground
2024-08-03UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. NurmagomedovAlonzo MenifieldwinPunches to Head At Distance
2023-04-15UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. AllenDustin JacobywinDecision · Unanimous
2022-08-13UFCUFC Fight Night: Vera vs. CruzDevin ClarkwinPunch to Body At Distance
2022-03-12UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs. AnkalaevTafon NchukwiwinKnee to Head At Distance
2021-08-31DWCSContender Series 2021Matheus ScheffelwinRight Hook to Ground Strikes · 3:00 · R1
2019-11-15BCFBrave CF 29Guto InocentewinDecision · Unanimous
2019-11-15BCFBrave CF 29Mohammad FakhreddinewinUppercut · 3:47 · R1
2017-04-15ACBACB 57: PaybackGeorgy SakaevwinPunches · 1:35 · R1
2016-10-02UCFCUnited Caucasian Fight Championship 1André MunizwinPunch · 0:50 · R1
2016-07-23FCGPFC Gladiator 4Bogdan BulakhwinArm Triangle Choke · 1:00 · R1
2016-05-14GPGGlobal Proving Ground 24Eric EllerbeewinDoctor Stoppage · 1:52 · R1
2015-10-23FNGFight Nights Global 42Alexey SidorenkowinDecision · Unanimous
2015-06-05ROCRing of Combat 51Alec HoobenwinKO/TKO · 0:20 · R1
2010-02-13PFCProFC 13: Union Nation Cup (Stage 5)Anzor KhakimovwinPunch · 0:10 · R1

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