UFC 316 – Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro – Full Fight Replay Available Today

Azamat Murzakanov and Brendson Ribeiro delivered a thunderous light heavyweight showdown at UFC 316 on June 7, 2025, inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey—a fight that promised violence and made good on it with raw power, brutal exchanges, and a finish that left the crowd on its feet.

From the opening seconds, Murzakanov came forward with calculated aggression, stalking Ribeiro with tight boxing and looking to land his signature overhand left. Ribeiro, longer and rangier, looked to use his reach advantage, firing teep kicks and sharp counters to keep Murzakanov at bay. But Murzakanov was undeterred—cutting angles, slipping punches, and landing thudding hooks to the body and head that made Ribeiro respect his power early.

Midway through the first round, the fight hit a different gear. Ribeiro stood his ground and met fire with fire, engaging Murzakanov in a flurry of wild exchanges that had the arena roaring. Both men landed heavy shots in the pocket, with Ribeiro staggering Murzakanov briefly with a short right hand. But Murzakanov quickly recovered and responded with a brutal left hook that sent Ribeiro crashing backward, sparking the beginning of the end.

Sensing the finish, Murzakanov pounced—unloading a barrage of punches as Ribeiro covered up against the cage. A final uppercut pierced through Ribeiro’s guard and forced the referee to step in, waving off the fight late in the first round. It was another emphatic knockout for Murzakanov, who continues to build a reputation as one of the most dangerous punchers in the light heavyweight division.

For Ribeiro, it was a punishing loss, but his willingness to stand and trade with a known knockout artist earned him respect from fans and fighters alike. Murzakanov, meanwhile, walked out of Newark with another highlight for his reel and a clear message to the rest of the division: if you stand in front of him, you’re not standing for long.