Alonzo Menifield vs. Azamat Murzakanov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Alonzo “Atomic” Menifield will take on Azamat “The Professional” Murzakanov in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Menifield brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Murzakanov, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Menifield has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.92 per minute. On the other hand, Murzakanov boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.57 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alonzo Menifield vs. Azamat Murzakanov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Alonzo Menifield is coming in with a 15-4-1 record. Menifield will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Carlos Ulberg at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento in May.

Murzakanov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Alonzo Menifield on May 11, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen and holds a 13-0-0 record.

Alonzo Menifield has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 35-year-old Azamat Murzakanov is an southpaw fighter with a 71″ 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.

Alonzo Menifield stats

→ Menifield’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Menifield lands 3.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Menifield’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Menifield’s takedown average is 0.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Menifield’s takedown defense is 75%.

Menifield comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.92 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Murzakanov fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 4.57 significant strikes per minute. Alonzo Menifield also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.67 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Murzakanov’s 0.75 takedowns and 83% takedown accuracy.

Azamat Murzakanov stats

→ Murzakanov’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Murzakanov lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute.
→ Murzakanov’s takedown accuracy is 16%.
→ Murzakanov’s takedown average is 0.75 per 15 minutes.
→ Murzakanov’s takedown defense is 83%.

Azamat spent, on average, 10:01 minutes in the Octagon, and Alonzo has an average fight time of 6:58 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Alonzo or Azamat? Sound off in the comments.

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