How AgentMMA breaks down Dominick Reyes vs Azamat Murzakanov
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Fans remember Dominick Reyes edging Johnny Walker in a split decision at UFC 327. On that same card, Paulo Costa caught Azamat Murzakanov with a head kick and ended his unbeaten run. Now these two southpaws meet in Abu Dhabi with very different memories of their last fights and plenty to sort out. Reyes had stopped Dustin Jacoby, Anthony Smith and Nikita Krylov before Carlos Ulberg knocked him out, then steadied things against Walker.
- Reyes steadied himself against Walker after Ulberg stopped him
- Costa ended Murzakanov's unbeaten run with a head kick
- Two southpaws, different reach, and little room for lazy exits
The fight could break open as Murzakanov steps inside Reyes's reach, because both men will have to exchange before either can reset.
Murzakanov had put away Alonzo Menifield, Brendson Ribeiro and Aleksandar Rakic before Costa got to him. That leaves a couple of questions hanging: can Reyes build on a hard earned decision, and how does Murzakanov respond to his first loss? Here is the fun part: Reyes has 77 inches of reach to Murzakanov's 71, giving him space to work with his long shots. Murzakanov has to cross that space without waiting at the end of Reyes's left hand, while Reyes cannot count on keeping him outside all night.
Both men are southpaws, so watch their lead hands and feet when they stop circling. One step into range could change the whole exchange. Reyes has shown he can get through a close fight; Murzakanov now has to show what he looks like after a nasty setback. There is enough tension in those recent results to make every quiet moment feel dangerous.
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Dominick Reyes
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Fans remember Dominick Reyes edging Johnny Walker in a split decision at UFC 327. On that same card, Paulo Costa caught Azamat Murzakanov with a head kick and ended his unbeaten run. Now these two southpaws meet in Abu Dhabi with very different memories of their last fights and plenty to sort out. Reyes had stopped Dustin Jacoby, Anthony Smith and Nikita Krylov before Carlos Ulberg knocked him out, then steadied things against Walker.
- Reyes steadied himself against Walker after Ulberg stopped him
- Costa ended Murzakanov's unbeaten run with a head kick
- Two southpaws, different reach, and little room for lazy exits
The fight could break open as Murzakanov steps inside Reyes's reach, because both men will have to exchange before either can reset.
Murzakanov had put away Alonzo Menifield, Brendson Ribeiro and Aleksandar Rakic before Costa got to him. That leaves a couple of questions hanging: can Reyes build on a hard earned decision, and how does Murzakanov respond to his first loss? Here is the fun part: Reyes has 77 inches of reach to Murzakanov's 71, giving him space to work with his long shots. Murzakanov has to cross that space without waiting at the end of Reyes's left hand, while Reyes cannot count on keeping him outside all night.
Both men are southpaws, so watch their lead hands and feet when they stop circling. One step into range could change the whole exchange. Reyes has shown he can get through a close fight; Murzakanov now has to show what he looks like after a nasty setback. There is enough tension in those recent results to make every quiet moment feel dangerous.
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