Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Aliaskhab “Black Wolf” Khizriev will take on Makhmud Muradov in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Khizriev brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Muradov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 64% striking accuracy, Khizriev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.03 per minute. On the other hand, Muradov boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.21 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Aliaskhab Khizriev is coming in with a 14-0-0 record. Khizriev will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Denis Tiuliulin at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus in March.

Muradov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Aliaskhab Khizriev on March 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura and holds a 26-8-0 record.

Aliaskhab Khizriev has a southpaw fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 34-year-old Makhmud Muradov is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Aliaskhab Khizriev stats

→ Khizriev’s striking accuracy is 64%.
→ Khizriev lands 6.03 significant strikes per minute.
→ Khizriev’s takedown accuracy is 60%.
→ Khizriev’s takedown average is 5.77 per 15 minutes.
→ Khizriev’s takedown defense is 100%.

Khizriev comes in with 64% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.03 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Muradov fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 4.21 significant strikes per minute. Aliaskhab Khizriev also has a 60% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 5.77 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Muradov’s 3.04 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Makhmud Muradov stats

→ Muradov’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Muradov lands 4.21 significant strikes per minute.
→ Muradov’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Muradov’s takedown average is 3.04 per 15 minutes.
→ Muradov’s takedown defense is 77%.

Makhmud spent, on average, 13:10 minutes in the Octagon, and Aliaskhab has an average fight time of 3:54 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Aliaskhab or Makhmud? Sound off in the comments.

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