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MSG fight scheduled
Murzakanov is scheduled to compete against fellow light heavyweight Nikita Krylov at UFC 309 in New York City on Nov. 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Less than one month after knocking out Alonzo Menifield, Murzakanov will prepare to participate in the UFC's annual event in New York City. He faces Krylov, who has not fought since March 2023 but is on a three-fight win streak with two wins over former UFC title challengers.
Less than one month after knocking out Alonzo Menifield, Murzakanov will prepare to participate in the UFC's annual event in New York City. He faces Krylov, who has not fought since March 2023 but is on a three-fight win streak with two wins over former UFC title challengers.
Remains perfect in UFC
Murzakanov defeated Alonzo Menifield via KO (punches) at 3:18 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Fighting for the first time since April 2023, it was another professional effort from "The Professional." Murzakanov doesn't apparently to be overly athletic or move all that well, but he clearly knows what he's doing inside the Octagon. He managed the space between himself and Menifield exceptionally well. Azamat fired off power shots and made sure to be out of the way before Alonzo could return fire. With the damage piling up and Menifield exhausted, Murzakanov fired off one huge combination that closed the show and led to a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Now 4-0 in the UFC with three knockouts during that stretch, the company should push Murzakanov hard given the fact he's already 35 years of age.
Fighting for the first time since April 2023, it was another professional effort from "The Professional." Murzakanov doesn't apparently to be overly athletic or move all that well, but he clearly knows what he's doing inside the Octagon. He managed the space between himself and Menifield exceptionally well. Azamat fired off power shots and made sure to be out of the way before Alonzo could return fire. With the damage piling up and Menifield exhausted, Murzakanov fired off one huge combination that closed the show and led to a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Now 4-0 in the UFC with three knockouts during that stretch, the company should push Murzakanov hard given the fact he's already 35 years of age.
Scheduled against Menifield
Murzakanov (illness) is scheduled to compete against Alonzo Menifield in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Ideally for Murzakanov, the third time is the charm for him fighting again. After breaking his arm at UFC on ESPN 44, he was scheduled against Volkan Oezdemir and Khalil Rountree, both of whom suffered victim to injury-related Murzakanov withdrawals.
Ideally for Murzakanov, the third time is the charm for him fighting again. After breaking his arm at UFC on ESPN 44, he was scheduled against Volkan Oezdemir and Khalil Rountree, both of whom suffered victim to injury-related Murzakanov withdrawals.
Pulls out of fight with illness
Murzakanov will no longer fight Khalil Rountree at UFC Austin on Dec. 2 due to an illness, Dana White reports.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov is dealing with pneumonia and was forced to pull out as a result. It remains to be seen who his next opponent will be. Anthony Smith will step into Murzakanov's place for UFC Austin on Dec. 2.
Murzakanov is dealing with pneumonia and was forced to pull out as a result. It remains to be seen who his next opponent will be. Anthony Smith will step into Murzakanov's place for UFC Austin on Dec. 2.
Next fight booked
Murzakanov is set to match up against Khalil Rountree at a UFC event on Dec. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov has gotten off to a hot start to open his career with the UFC, claiming victory in each of his first three fights. The 34-year-old Russian fighter, who is 13-0 during his professional career, will clash with Khalil Rountree in December.
Murzakanov has gotten off to a hot start to open his career with the UFC, claiming victory in each of his first three fights. The 34-year-old Russian fighter, who is 13-0 during his professional career, will clash with Khalil Rountree in December.