Light Heavyweight

Azamat Murzakanov vs Alonzo Menifield

Azamat Murzakanov
Russia

Azamat Murzakanov

“The Professional”

16-1

Winner

VS
Alonzo Menifield
United States

Alonzo Menifield

“Atomic”

19-6-1

Winner

Azamat Murzakanov

KO/TKO (Punches · Head · At Distance) · Round 2 — 3:18

3 August 2024 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key takeaways

  • Azamat Murzakanov beat Alonzo Menifield by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:18.
  • Azamat Murzakanov landed 48 of 88 total strikes and 0 of 1 takedowns, with 0:44 of control time.
  • The judges scored it 10-9, 10-9, 10-9.

Tale of the tape

Azamat MurzakanovAlonzo Menifield
16-1Record19-6-1
35Age on fight night36
5′10″ (178 cm)Height6′0″ (183 cm)
71.5″ (182 cm)Reach76″ (193 cm)
205 lb (93 kg)Weight205 lb (93 kg)
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
K Dojo Warrior TribeTeamSaekson Muay Thai
Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkar, RussiaFromLos Angeles, California, United States

Fight statistics

48of 88 · 55%Total strikes landed19of 80 · 24%
34of 69Head strikes16of 76
14of 19Body strikes3of 4
1Knockdowns0
0:44Control time0:51

Counts are total strikes thrown and landed — the source does not separate significant strikes.

Round by round

Azamat MurzakanovRoundAlonzo Menifield
25/43strikes0/0TD0KD0:36controlR110/35strikes0/0TD0KD0:12control
23/45strikes0/1TD1KD0:08controlR29/45strikes0/0TD0KD0:39control

Judges’ scorecards

Ben Cartlidge

10R19

10total9

Howard Hughes

10R19

10total9

Darryl Ransom

10R19

10total9

Form going into the fight

Azamat Murzakanov

  1. WDustin Jacobyunanimous decision2023
  2. WDevin ClarkKO/TKO R3 1:182022
  3. WTafon NchukwiKO/TKO R3 0:442022
  4. WMatheus ScheffelKO/TKO R1 3:002021

Alonzo Menifield

  1. LCarlos UlbergKO/TKO R1 0:122024
  2. WDustin Jacobyunanimous decision2023
  3. WJimmy Crutesubmission R2 1:552023
  4. DJimmy Crutemajority decision2023
  5. WMisha CirkunovKO/TKO R1 1:282022

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