Undefeated Russian delivers brutal knockout at UFC 321 and becomes a threat to Alex Poatan's belt

Murzakanov defeated Rakic ​​in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Azamat Murzakanov showed that he deserves to be among the top names in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) at UFC 321. At the event held this Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Russian made short work of Aleksandar Rakic ​​and needed only one round to knock out the Austrian. Undefeated in MMA, the athlete extended his good run and established himself as a new threat to Alex Poatan 's reign.

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With the result, the Russian reached his 15th career victory. In the UFC, the athlete remains undefeated and is on the verge of breaking into the division's top five. Rakic, on the other hand, suffered his fourth consecutive loss and is now at serious risk of being cut from the organization.

Murzakanov and his overwhelming power

In the duel, Rakic ​​started the fight better, using feints, movements, and even takedown attempts to confuse Murzakanov. However, in the final stretch of the first round, the Russian showed he deserves respect: as his opponent advanced, he landed a strong jab that instantly knocked him out.

Azamat Murzakanov now ties Alex Poatan and Carlos Ulberg for the most knockouts in the light heavyweight division since 2022, with five. The Russian also holds the second-longest active winning streak in the UFC in the division, with six in total (Ulberg leads with nine).

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UFC 321 results

Date: 25 October 2025

Time: From 11pm (Brasília time)

Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (15pm Brasília time)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest (eye poke) at 4:35 of Round 1.

Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Mackenzie Dern defeated Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Mario Bautista by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov defeated Jailton Malhadinho by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Aleksandar Rakic ​​defeated Azamat Murzakanov by knockout (punch) at 3:05 of round 1.

PRELIMINARY CARD (11pm Brasília time)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld defeated Nasrat Haqparast by knockout (head kick) at 2:30 of round 1.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov defeated Park Jun-yong by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ludovit Klein defeated Mateusz Rebecki by majority decision (29-28, 28-27, 28-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Matheus Camilo – fight cancelled

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Valter Walker defeated Louie Sutherland by submission (heel hook) at 1:23 of round 1.

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Nathaniel Wood defeated Jose Miguel Delgado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab defeated Chris Barnett by unanimous decision (29-26, 29-27, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Mitch Raposo defeated Azat Maksum by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Mizuki Inoue defeated Jaqueline Amorim by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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