Azamat Murzakanov
Updated: 12/10/2025, 10:47:15 AM Wikipedia source
Azamat Anzorovich Murzakanov (Russian: Азамат Анзорович Мурзаканов; born April 12, 1989) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 9, 2025, he is #6 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Infobox
Born
Azamat Anzorovich Murzakanov (1989-04-12) April 12, 1989 (age 36)Kyzburun III, Kabardino-Balkarian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union(now Dygulybgey, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia)
Native name
Азамат Мурзаканов
Other names
The Professional
Nationality
Russian
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division
Light Heavyweight
Reach
71 in (180 cm)
Stance
Southpaw
Fighting out of
Fairfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Team
K-Dojo Warrior Tribe
Rank
Master of Sport in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat
Years active
2010–present
Total
16
Wins
16
By knockout
12
By submission
1
By decision
3
Losses
0
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
16 matches
By knockout
16 wins
12
0 losses
0
By submission
By submission
16 matches
By submission
16 wins
1
0 losses
0
By decision
By decision
16 matches
By decision
16 wins
3
0 losses
0
| 16 matches | 16 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
Aleksandar Rakić
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 321
Date
October 25, 2025
Round
1
Time
3:11
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Brendson Ribeiro
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
UFC 316
Date
June 7, 2025
Round
1
Time
3:25
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Alonzo Menifield
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
Date
August 3, 2024
Round
2
Time
3:18
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Dustin Jacoby
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen
Date
April 15, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Devin Clark
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz
Date
August 13, 2022
Round
3
Time
1:18
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Tafon Nchukwi
Method
KO (flying knee)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev
Date
March 12, 2022
Round
3
Time
0:44
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Matheus Scheffel
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Dana White's Contender Series 37
Date
August 31, 2021
Round
1
Time
3:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Mohammad Fakhreddine
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Brave CF 29
Date
November 15, 2019
Round
1
Time
3:37
Location
Isa Town, Bahrain
Notes
Won the Brave CF Openweight Tournament.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Guto Inocente
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
3
Date
5:00
Round
Brave CF Openweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Georgy Sakaev
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
ACB 57
Date
April 15, 2017
Round
1
Time
1:37
Location
Moscow, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
André Muniz
Method
KO (punch)
Event
United Caucasian FC 1
Date
October 2, 2016
Round
1
Time
0:50
Location
Nalchik, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Bogdan Bulakh
Method
Submission (neck crank)
Event
Fight Club Gladiator 4
Date
July 23, 2016
Round
1
Time
0:35
Location
Nalchik, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Eric Ellerbee
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Global Proving Ground 24
Date
May 14, 2016
Round
1
Time
1:52
Location
Voorhees, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Alexey Sidorenko
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Fight Nights Global 42
Date
October 23, 2015
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Alec Hooben
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Ring of Combat 51
Date
June 5, 2015
Round
1
Time
0:20
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Anzor Khakimov
Method
KO (punch)
Event
ProFC 13
Date
February 13, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:10
Location
Nalchik, Russia
Notes
Light Heavyweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 16–0 | Aleksandar Rakić | TKO (punches) | UFC 321 | October 25, 2025 | 1 | 3:11 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 15–0 | Brendson Ribeiro | TKO (submission to punches) | UFC 316 | June 7, 2025 | 1 | 3:25 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 14–0 | Alonzo Menifield | KO (punches) | UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov | August 3, 2024 | 2 | 3:18 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 13–0 | Dustin Jacoby | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | April 15, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 12–0 | Devin Clark | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz | August 13, 2022 | 3 | 1:18 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–0 | Tafon Nchukwi | KO (flying knee) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev | March 12, 2022 | 3 | 0:44 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–0 | Matheus Scheffel | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 37 | August 31, 2021 | 1 | 3:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Win | 9–0 | Mohammad Fakhreddine | KO (punches) | Brave CF 29 | November 15, 2019 | 1 | 3:37 | Isa Town, Bahrain | Won the Brave CF Openweight Tournament. |
| Win | 8–0 | Guto Inocente | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Brave CF Openweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 7–0 | Georgy Sakaev | TKO (punches) | ACB 57 | April 15, 2017 | 1 | 1:37 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 6–0 | André Muniz | KO (punch) | United Caucasian FC 1 | October 2, 2016 | 1 | 0:50 | Nalchik, Russia | |
| Win | 5–0 | Bogdan Bulakh | Submission (neck crank) | Fight Club Gladiator 4 | July 23, 2016 | 1 | 0:35 | Nalchik, Russia | |
| Win | 4–0 | Eric Ellerbee | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Global Proving Ground 24 | May 14, 2016 | 1 | 1:52 | Voorhees, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alexey Sidorenko | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 42 | October 23, 2015 | 2 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alec Hooben | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 51 | June 5, 2015 | 1 | 0:20 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Anzor Khakimov | KO (punch) | ProFC 13 | February 13, 2010 | 1 | 0:10 | Nalchik, Russia | Light Heavyweight debut. |
References
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- ufcstats.comhttp://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/e90a2f22417af68e
- Ultimate Fighting Championshiphttps://www.ufc.com/rankings
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- "UFC books Dustin Jacoby vs. undefeated Azamat Murzakanov for April event"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-books-dustin-jacoby-vs-undefeated-azamat-murzakanov-for-april-event?taid=63c89552d5275e0001f73b51
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- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/news/news/FontFigueiredo-RountreeMurzakanov-Booked-for-Dec-2-UFC-Card-191140
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- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Azamat-Murzakanov-60203