Azamat Murzakanov vs Dustin Jacoby — Fight recap

Azamat Murzakanov defeated Dustin Jacoby by unanimous decision over three rounds on April 15, 2023, at UFC Fight Night. Murzakanov's striking volume proved decisive, landing 67 of 127 significant strikes (52%) compared to Jacoby's 64 of 131 (48%), with a knockdown separating the two in the judges' eyes.

Both fighters attempted takedowns with minimal success—Murzakanov converting 1 of 5 attempts while Jacoby managed 1 of 6—but Jacoby controlled the cage for 3:06 to Murzakanov's 0:16, suggesting the fight remained competitive throughout. Murzakanov's accuracy on head strikes (51 of 110) and flawless body work (12 of 13) offset Jacoby's superior leg-strike output (20 of 24).

The decision underscored Murzakanov's ability to win a striking-heavy affair against a skilled opponent, positioning him as a viable middleweight contender.