‘Murzakanov Is A Hammer’ – Fans & Fighters React To Azamat Murzakanov Starching Brendson Ribiero In Another Strong Finish At UFC 316

Murzakanov looked to take control right from the start with his power. He landed a couple of noteworthy left hooks early, one of which appeared to really hurt Ribiero. Another left hook managed to drop Ribiero. Murzakanov managed to get into mount, raining down ground-and-pound. Ribiero looked to get away but gave up his back, and Murzakanov continued to rain down blows until Ribiero submitted to strikes.

Murzakanov is now 5-0 in the Octagon since coming into the UFC off Dana White’s Contender Series. His was his first fight since his performance bonus-earning knockout of Alonzo Menifield at ABC Abu Dhabi last August.