Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Kyzburun III (now Dygulybgey), Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Azamat Murzakanov
11/04/2026
Murzakanov suffered his first professional loss in over a decade of fighting when he was stopped by Paulo Costa by KO/TKO in the third round at UFC 327 in Miami. The defeat dropped his record to 16-1-0 and his UFC record to 6-1-0. He was subsequently booked to face Dominick Reyes in Abu Dhabi on 24/10/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the light heavyweight division of the UFC, known by the nickname The Professional. Pro since 2010; record listed as 16-1-0 in the most recent sources reviewed. |
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| Current Division Ranking | Ranked in the UFC light heavyweight top 10 as of October 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 10 in to 5 ft 11 in) |
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| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Reach | 182 cm (71.5 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Weight Class | Light heavyweight |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Graduated from high school in 2006 |
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Personal Life
| Training Base | K-Dojo Warrior Tribe, Fairfield, New Jersey, United States |
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Career
| Early Career | After high school, served in Russia's internal troops; after demobilisation worked with a special police unit before turning to MMA |
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| Professional Debut | 2010 |
| Doping Sanction | Accepted a two-year sanction by USADA for a boldenone positive test from a sample collected on 02/09/2017; ineligibility ran from that date |
| Dana White's Contender Series | Stopped Matheus Scheffel via strikes in the first round on 31/08/2021 |
| UFC Debut | 20/11/2021 |
| Notable UFC Results |
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| Upcoming Fight | Scheduled against Dominick Reyes on 24/10/2026 in Abu Dhabi |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Striker with a grappling-based foundation |
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| Finishing Record | 12 wins by knockout or TKO and 1 win by submission |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Holds 10 first-round finishes in his professional wins | |
| 2. Has recorded four wins in under a minute | |
| 3. Built his combat foundation in Russian army hand-to-hand combat before entering MMA |
