Grappling: 3.2 takedowns / 15 vs 68% defense
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Matheus Scheffel (18-10-0) meets Azamat Murzakanov (16-1-0, #7 Light Heavyweight) at Light Heavyweight.
Who sets the range in round one: Scheffel holds the longer reach, so early success for the shorter fighter usually requires feints and fast entries.
Supporting evidenceDistance: 5-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Scheffel | Murzakanov |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 32 |
| Height | 6′2″ | 5′10″ |
| Reach | 76″ | 71.5″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Rank | Unranked | #7 Light Heavyweight |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Scheffel holds a 5-inch reach edge (76" to 71.5"); Murzakanov has to cross distance to land, and opposite stances open the lead-side lane.
Favors Scheffel
