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Dominick Reyes knocks out Azamat Murzakanov in the first round at UFC 333
Dominick Reyes knocked out Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
The light heavyweight fight ended in the first round, with Reyes landing a head kick before a left hand and follow-up punches.
The stoppage came at 2:40 of the round at Etihad Arena.
Reyes is a former light heavyweight title challenger, while Murzakanov entered the fight after his first career loss.
Reyes has won five of six fights since returning from a two-year break in 2024.
The win strengthens his bid to move up the UFC rankings.
He called out Paulo Costa or Khalil Rountree Jr. as possible opponents for his next fight.
Dominick Reyes knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the first round at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Reyes landed a head kick, then followed with a straight left and punches that ended the fight.
The stoppage came at 2:40 of the opening round at Etihad Arena.
After the fight, Reyes named Paulo Costa and Khalil Rountree Jr. as possible next opponents.
Reyes has won five of six fights since returning from a two-year layoff in 2024.
- Who
- Dominick Reyes and Azamat Murzakanov.
- What
- Reyes knocked out Murzakanov in the first round.
- When
- October 24, 2026.
- Where
- Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Reyes returned to fighting after a two-year layoff.
Reyes beat Johnny Walker by split decision.
Reyes knocked out Murzakanov at 2:40 of Round 1 at UFC 333.
Reyes named Paulo Costa and Khalil Rountree Jr. as possible next opponents.
- Fight result
- Dominick Reyes defeated Azamat Murzakanov by knockout
- Round and time
- Round 1, 2:40
- Event venue
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
- Reyes record
- 17-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC
- Murzakanov record
- 16-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC
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What people are saying
We'll see. I like No. 3 or No. 4 – that's Paulo (Costa) and Khalil (Rountree).
Let's get after it, baby.
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OH MY!! DOMINICK REYES HEAD KICK AND GROUND N POUND!! [ #UFC333 | LIVE on @paramountplus ]
HEAD KICK. LEFT HAND. GROUND N POUND. DONE. [ #UFC333 | LIVE on @paramountplus ]
Dominick Reyes wants Paulo Costa or Khalil Rountree next "I like No. 3 or No. 4. You know that's Paulo and Khalil. Let's get some action out here." [ #UFC333 | LIVE on @paramountplus ]