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Earns contract in emphatic fashion
Murzakanov defeated Matheus Scheffel via TKO (punches) at 3:00 of Round 1 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of five fighters awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov looked every bit the part of the -500 (or greater) betting favorite that he closed as entering Tuesday's main event. He calmly waited for his opportunity before unloading a straight left that wobbled his opponent, then sent Scheffel to the canvas with a right hook. He managed one follow-up shot before referee Herb Dean jumped in to stop the proceedings. Murzakanov has quite the story with the UFC. He was supposed to compete at a Fight Night event back in 2017, but pulled out for undisclosed reasons and later hit with a two-month anti-doping suspension. The UFC parted ways at that time, but is now taking another chance on the undefeated Russian prospect.
Murzakanov looked every bit the part of the -500 (or greater) betting favorite that he closed as entering Tuesday's main event. He calmly waited for his opportunity before unloading a straight left that wobbled his opponent, then sent Scheffel to the canvas with a right hook. He managed one follow-up shot before referee Herb Dean jumped in to stop the proceedings. Murzakanov has quite the story with the UFC. He was supposed to compete at a Fight Night event back in 2017, but pulled out for undisclosed reasons and later hit with a two-month anti-doping suspension. The UFC parted ways at that time, but is now taking another chance on the undefeated Russian prospect.
Let go by UFC
Murzakanov (suspension) has been released by the UFC, Nolan King of MMAJunkie.USAToday.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Joachim Christen in June of 2017, but he was flagged by the USADA and given a two-year suspension. However, he has already found a new home and will take on Guto Inocente at Brave CF on Nov. 14.
Murzakanov was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Joachim Christen in June of 2017, but he was flagged by the USADA and given a two-year suspension. However, he has already found a new home and will take on Guto Inocente at Brave CF on Nov. 14.
Accepts two-year suspension
Murzakanov has accepted a two-year suspension retroactive to his positive drug test Sept. 2, 2017, Shaun Al-Shatti of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The ruling was originally delayed after Murzakanov asked for time to find the source of the positive drug test, but the Russian fighter has now accepted a two-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Policy. With the suspension retroactive to the date of the original test, he will be cleared to fight again Sept. 2 of this year. Once he does return, he'll finally be able to make his UFC debut after he signed with them prior to the drug test and had to pull out of originally scheduled debut at UFC Oklahoma City in June of 2017 due to injury.
The ruling was originally delayed after Murzakanov asked for time to find the source of the positive drug test, but the Russian fighter has now accepted a two-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Policy. With the suspension retroactive to the date of the original test, he will be cleared to fight again Sept. 2 of this year. Once he does return, he'll finally be able to make his UFC debut after he signed with them prior to the drug test and had to pull out of originally scheduled debut at UFC Oklahoma City in June of 2017 due to injury.
Potential doping violation
Murzakanov has been informed of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected Sept. 2.
ANALYSIS
A lot has to happen before a suspension is issued to Murzakanov. His 'B' sample must confirm the result, which is almost always the case, and then the adjudication process will commence. Depending on his explanation for the appearance of the banned substance, he could be facing a suspension anywhere from six months to two years.
A lot has to happen before a suspension is issued to Murzakanov. His 'B' sample must confirm the result, which is almost always the case, and then the adjudication process will commence. Depending on his explanation for the appearance of the banned substance, he could be facing a suspension anywhere from six months to two years.
Out of UFC Oklahoma City
Murzakanov will no longer be fighting Joachim Christensen at UFC Fight Night 112 on June 25 in Oklahoma City.
ANALYSIS
Murzakanov was scheduled to debut with the UFC against Joachim Christensen, but will no longer be making the journey to Oklahoma. There is no explanation as to the reason behind the withdrawal at this time.
Murzakanov was scheduled to debut with the UFC against Joachim Christensen, but will no longer be making the journey to Oklahoma. There is no explanation as to the reason behind the withdrawal at this time.