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Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro

Light Heavyweight · Prelims · UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2

FINAL: Azamat Murzakanov by KO/TKO Punches
Azamat Murzakanov
Azamat Murzakanov
Age 36 · Elo 1579
LWWWW
202 days since last fight
vs
Brendson Ribeiro
Brendson Ribeiro
Age 28 · Elo 1443
WLLL
84 days since last fight

Who wins, by source

Azamat MurzakanovBrendson Ribeiro
Claude Claude: Azamat Murzakanov 80% Claude: Brendson Ribeiro 20% 80% 20% GPT GPT: Azamat Murzakanov 70% GPT: Brendson Ribeiro 30% 70% 30% Elo Elo: Azamat Murzakanov 69% Elo: Brendson Ribeiro 31% 69% 31%

Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.

Tale of the tape

Azamat MurzakanovBrendson Ribeiro
Strikes landed / min Azamat Murzakanov Strikes landed / min: 4.40 4.40 Brendson Ribeiro Strikes landed / min: 2.94 2.94 Strikes absorbed / min Azamat Murzakanov Strikes absorbed / min: 3.20 3.20 Brendson Ribeiro Strikes absorbed / min: 3.56 3.56 Striking accuracy Azamat Murzakanov Striking accuracy: 56% 56% Brendson Ribeiro Striking accuracy: 40% 40% Striking defense Azamat Murzakanov Striking defense: 56% 56% Brendson Ribeiro Striking defense: 53% 53% Takedowns / 15 min Azamat Murzakanov Takedowns / 15 min: 0.68 0.68 Brendson Ribeiro Takedowns / 15 min: 0.66 0.66 Takedown defense Azamat Murzakanov Takedown defense: 88% 88% Brendson Ribeiro Takedown defense: 32% 32% Sub attempts / 15 min Azamat Murzakanov Sub attempts / 15 min: 0.2 0.2 Brendson Ribeiro Sub attempts / 15 min: 0.4 0.4

Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.

How it ends

KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Claude Claude: KO/TKO 65% 65% Claude: Submission 5% Claude: Decision 30% 30%GPT GPT: KO/TKO 60% 60% GPT: Submission 10% 10% GPT: Decision 30% 30%

Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.

The analysis

Claude
Azamat Murzakanov by KO/TKO, 80% confidence

Murzakanov holds decisive advantages in striking metrics with superior volume (4.72 SLPM vs 3.08), accuracy (56% vs 46%), and defense (61% vs 49%). His southpaw stance will create angles that Ribeiro struggles to defend against. Ribeiro's 0% takedown defense is particularly concerning against Murzakanov's 83% takedown defense, suggesting Ribeiro's grappling-heavy approach will be neutralized. Murzakanov's recent form is strong with three consecutive wins before his most recent loss, while Ribeiro is on a four-fight losing streak. The physical disadvantages Murzakanov faces (5'10" vs 6'3" height, 71" vs 81" reach) will be mitigated by his superior footwork and striking technique. Ribeiro's vulnerability to strikes, combined with Murzakanov's power and accuracy, points to a likely knockout finish in the second round as Ribeiro fatigues from failed takedown attempts.

GPT
Azamat Murzakanov by KO/TKO, 70% confidence

Murzakanov has a higher striking accuracy and volume. Also, Ribeiro's takedown defense is weak which can be exploited by Murzakanov. Murzakanov's significant striking and takedown defense stats also suggest he may be more successful in keeping the fight standing where he can use his striking advantage.