Dominick Reyes vs Azamat Murzakanov: statistical comparison
Dominick Reyes vs Azamat Murzakanov is scheduled at Light Heavyweight on October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev, 3 rounds. Before the fight, StatsNext stored 15 UFC bouts for Dominick Reyes (10-5) and 7 for Azamat Murzakanov (6-1).
How do Dominick Reyes and Azamat Murzakanov compare statistically?
Dominick Reyes lands 4.99 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 3.40 (15 UFC bouts with statistics); Azamat Murzakanov lands 4.47 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 3.29 (7 UFC bouts with statistics). Grappling: Dominick Reyes 0.25 takedowns per 15 minutes with 82.9% takedown defense; Azamat Murzakanov 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes.
| Dominick Reyes | Azamat Murzakanov | |
|---|---|---|
| StatsNext page | Dominick Reyes | Azamat Murzakanov |
| Career record (published now) | 16-5 | 16-1 |
| Stored UFC record before the bout | 10-5 | 6-1 |
| Height | 6'4" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 77" | 71" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| Born | 1989 | 1989 |
| Current UFC ranking | Light Heavyweight #8 | Light Heavyweight #7 |
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.99 | 4.47 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.40 | 3.29 |
| Significant striking accuracy | 53.6% | 56.5% |
| Significant striking defense | 49.6% | 55.8% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.89 | 1.42 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.25 | 0.71 |
| Takedown accuracy | 21.4% | |
| Takedown defense | 82.9% | |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.25 | 0.24 |
| Control minutes per 15 minutes | 0.72 | 1.45 |
| Share of fight time in control | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| Wins by KO/TKO / submission / decision | 6 / 1 / 3 | 5 / 0 / 1 |
| Losses by KO/TKO / submission / decision | 4 / 0 / 1 | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| Average bout (minutes) | 7.9 | 9 |
| UFC bouts with statistics (minutes) | 15 (118) | 7 (63) |
Rates are per minute fought over the stored bouts. Absorbed strikes and defense count only bouts where the opponent’s statistics are published. Control time is published for bouts from 2019.
What the numbers show
Striking volume
- Dominick Reyes lands 4.99 and absorbs 3.40 significant strikes per minute (differential +1.59; 15 bouts, 117.9 min).
- Azamat Murzakanov lands 4.47 and absorbs 3.29 significant strikes per minute (differential +1.18; 7 bouts, 63.3 min).
Accuracy against defense
- Dominick Reyes lands 53.6% of significant attempts (588 of 1096); opponents have landed 44.2% against Azamat Murzakanov (208 of 471).
- Azamat Murzakanov lands 56.5% of significant attempts (283 of 501); opponents have landed 50.4% against Dominick Reyes (401 of 795).
Takedowns and control
- Azamat Murzakanov lands 0.71 takedowns per 15 min (3 of 14, 21.4%; 7 bouts) with 1.45 control minutes per 15. Dominick Reyes has stopped 82.9% of 41 takedown attempts.
Finishing and being finished
- Dominick Reyes: 7 of 10 wins inside the distance (6 KO/TKO, 1 submission); finished in 4 of 5 losses (4 KO/TKO, 0 submission). Average bout 7.9 min (15 bouts).
- Azamat Murzakanov: 5 of 6 wins inside the distance (5 KO/TKO, 0 submission); finished in 1 of 1 loss (1 KO/TKO, 0 submission). Average bout 9 min (7 bouts).
Knockdowns
- Dominick Reyes: 7 knockdowns scored in 15 bouts; knocked down 4 times in 15 bouts with the opponent's statistics; 4 KO/TKO losses.
- Azamat Murzakanov: 6 knockdowns scored in 7 bouts; knocked down 1 time in 7 bouts with the opponent's statistics; 1 KO/TKO loss.
Height and reach
- Dominick Reyes has a 6 in reach advantage (77 in vs 71 in).
- Dominick Reyes is 6 in taller.
Recent form
- Dominick Reyes: W DEC, L KO/TKO, W KO/TKO in the last 3. Last 3 bouts: 2.15 landed and 2.60 absorbed per min, against 4.99 and 3.40 over 15 stored bouts.
- Azamat Murzakanov: L KO/TKO, W KO/TKO, W KO/TKO in the last 3. Last 3 bouts: 3.56 landed and 4.00 absorbed per min, against 4.47 and 3.29 over 7 stored bouts.
Context
- Current UFC rankings: Dominick Reyes Light Heavyweight #8; Azamat Murzakanov Light Heavyweight #7.
Each line states its sample. Fight-level totals only: the provider publishes no round-by-round statistics. Results against takedown pressure count what happened in each bout; style labels, short-notice replacements and weigh-in misses are not published. History, not a prediction.
Dominick Reyes: recent UFC bouts
| Date | Opponent (UFC record entering) | Result | Method | Round, time | Minutes | Weight class | Sig. strikes (absorbed) | Takedowns | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Johnny Walker (8-6) | Win | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Light Heavyweight | 34 of 73 (42) | 0 of 0 | 0:00 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Carlos Ulberg (8-1) | Loss | KO/TKO | R1 4:27 | 4.5 | Light Heavyweight | 5 of 11 (11) | 0 of 0 | 0:00 |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Nikita Krylov (11-8) | Win | KO/TKO | R1 2:24 | 2.4 | Light Heavyweight | 8 of 17 (4) | 0 of 0 | 0:02 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Anthony Smith (12-9) | Win | KO/TKO | R2 4:46 | 9.8 | Light Heavyweight | 121 of 162 (21) | 0 of 0 | 3:51 |
| Jun 8, 2024 | Dustin Jacoby (7-5-1) | Win | KO/TKO | R1 2:00 | 2 | Light Heavyweight | 20 of 33 (6) | 0 of 0 | 0:03 |
Azamat Murzakanov: recent UFC bouts
| Date | Opponent (UFC record entering) | Result | Method | Round, time | Minutes | Weight class | Sig. strikes (absorbed) | Takedowns | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Paulo Costa (7-4) | Loss | KO/TKO | R3 1:23 | 11.4 | Light Heavyweight | 34 of 70 (55) | 1 of 2 | 0:20 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Aleksandar Rakic (6-4) | Win | KO/TKO | R1 3:11 | 3.2 | Light Heavyweight | 3 of 8 (9) | 0 of 0 | 0:02 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Brendson Ribeiro (2-2) | Win | KO/TKO | R1 3:25 | 3.4 | Light Heavyweight | 27 of 36 (8) | 0 of 0 | 0:27 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Alonzo Menifield (8-4-1) | Win | KO/TKO | R2 3:18 | 8.3 | Light Heavyweight | 45 of 85 (15) | 0 of 1 | 0:44 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Dustin Jacoby (6-3-1) | Win | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Light Heavyweight | 67 of 127 (64) | 1 of 5 | 0:16 |
About this comparison
- Built from each fighter's stored UFC bouts before October 24, 2026; UFC bouts are stored from 1993 and statistics for most bouts from 2015. Control time counts bouts from 2019, when it is published.
- Opponent records entering a bout count the opponent's stored UFC bouts before that date.
- Bouts are listed as announced; cards change until fight night.
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Keep researching
- Dominick Reyes · Azamat Murzakanov
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