Azamat Murzakanov was born on April 12,1989, in the village of Kyzburun III, Kabardino-Balkaria.
17 Facts About Azamat Murzakanov
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In 2010, Azamat Murzakanov started his professional MMA career, training at the Unity Sports Complex in Nalchik.
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Azamat Murzakanov's debut took place on February 13,2010, at the ProFC - Union Nation Cup 5 tournament, where he knocked out Anzor Khakimov in just 10 seconds.
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In 2016, Azamat Murzakanov had three fights and achieved early victories in all of them.
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Azamat Murzakanov signed with the UFC and was expected to face Joachim Christensen on June 25,2017, at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee.
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Azamat Murzakanov was suspended for 2 years starting on September 2,2017.
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In late 2019, news surfaced that Azamat Murzakanov had applied to Brave CF openweight tournament with a prize of $100,000, and was eventually picked to be a part of the tournament.
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Azamat Murzakanov was invited for a second chance in the UFC, appearing on Dana White's Contender Series 37 on August 31,2021, finishing Matheus Scheffel in the first round to win the bout and gaining a UFC contract.
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Azamat Murzakanov was scheduled to make his debut against Marcin Prachnio on November 20,2021, at UFC Fight Night 198.
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Azamat Murzakanov was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Philipe Lins on December 4,2021, at UFC on ESPN 31.
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Azamat Murzakanov made his UFC debut against Tafon Nchukwi on March 12,2022, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev Despite losing most of the bout, Azamat Murzakanov won the bout after knocking Nchukwi out with a flying knee in round three.
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Azamat Murzakanov faced Dustin Jacoby on April 15,2023, at UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs Allen.
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Azamat Murzakanov was scheduled to face Volkan Oezdemir on September 2,2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.
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Azamat Murzakanov faced Alonzo Menifield on August 3,2024 at UFC on ABC 7.
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Azamat Murzakanov was scheduled to face Nikita Krylov on November 16,2024 at UFC 309.
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In 2016, Azamat Murzakanov married wife Zalina, a graduate of the law faculty of the University.
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Azamat Murzakanov's younger brother, Marat, is a master of sports in hand-to-hand combat, serving in the border troops of the FSB of Russia.