Will Azamat Murzakanov fight Alex Pereira in the UFC by the end of 2026?
Undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov said he would be ready to face former two-division champion Alex Pereira and even fight him primarily in striking. Murzakanov stated he would stand with Pereira despite the Brazilian’s elite kickboxing pedigree, arguing that MMA differs from pure kickboxing and that he believes he could win the matchup inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Before any potential bout, Murzakanov is scheduled to fight Paulo Costa at UFC 327 on April 12 in Miami. The result of that fight could influence his trajectory in the division and whether the UFC considers booking him against Pereira. However, Pereira remains one of the promotion’s biggest stars and potential title contender, so the matchup would likely depend on rankings, results, and matchmaking decisions.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if by December 31, 2026, Azamat Murzakanov and Alex Pereira officially compete against each other in a UFC bout, as confirmed by official UFC event records. Otherwise — “No.”
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