Azamat Murzakanov will look to crack the UFC light heavyweight top 10 when he takes on a perennial contender. Murzakanov (13-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) meets Volkan Oezdemir (18-7 MMA, 6-6 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night event Sept. 2 from Accor Arena in Paris, promotion officials announced Wednesday. Incoming Bout! @Volkan_Oezdemir vs Azamat Murzakanov added to #UFCParis ! https://t.co/QsbtnZHI06 pic.twitter.com/iKwRnLJSJO — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 21, 2023 Undefeated in his professional career, Murzakanov has knocked out four of his past five opponents. The 34-year-old most recently defeated Dustin Jacoby by unanimous decision in April at UFC on ESPN 44
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Light heavyweights Volkan Oezdemir, Azamat Murzakanov booked for UFC Paris – MMA Junkie