Azamat Murzakanov and Dominick Reyes are being targeted for a light heavyweight matchup at UFC 333. The bout is currently in the works and has not yet been officially confirmed.
A light heavyweight clash between Azamat Murzakanov and Dominick Reyes is being targeted for UFC 333, scheduled for October 24, 2026, though the matchup has not yet been officially confirmed.
Murzakanov, known as "The Professional," carries one of the more impressive records in the 205-pound division. The 37-year-old Russian holds a 16-1-0 mark and is currently ranked eighth at light heavyweight. Training out of K Dojo Warrior Tribe, the six-foot southpaw sports a 71-inch reach and lands 4.7 significant strikes per minute at a 57 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the more precise strikers in the division. He also averages 0.55 takedowns per 15 minutes, adding a wrestling dimension to his game.
On the other side, Reyes — nicknamed "The Devastator" — is a former light heavyweight title challenger ranked tenth in the division. The 36-year-old American out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and is an exceptionally high-volume striker, averaging 5.39 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy. The southpaw carries a 16-5-0 record and represents a significant stylistic test for anyone in the top ten.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the light heavyweight top ten, meaning the winner could climb meaningfully in the divisional rankings
- A southpaw-versus-southpaw striking matchup between two high-output fighters sets up an intriguing technical contest
- Reyes' length and reach advantage of six inches over Murzakanov will be a central factor in the striking exchanges
- A strong performance for either man could position him closer to a future title shot conversation
Saturday, October 24, 2026
