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Menifield and Murzakanov met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov on Saturday, August 3. Menifield is 19-6-1 overall and 8-4-1 in the UFC. Murzakanov is 16-1 and 3-0. Menifield has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Murzakanov has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Murzakanov gives up five inches of reach. Murzakanov won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:18.
| Stat | Menifield | Murzakanov |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 76" | 71" |
| Age | 36 | 35 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 8-4-1 | 3-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58% | 58% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 49% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 39% | 18% |
| Takedown Defense | 78% | 83% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 4:27 | 1:51 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 67% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:34 | 12:21 |