Askar Mozharov
Career Averages
Loss Methods (1)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Menifield | 0 | 19 of 22 | 86% | 55 of 59 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 4:19 |
| Askar Mozharov | 0 | 2 of 11 | 18% | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alonzo Menifield | 0 | 19 of 22 | 86% | 55 of 59 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 4:19 |
| Askar Mozharov | 0 | 2 of 11 | 18% | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Menifield | 19 of 22 | 86% | 18 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 16 |
| Askar Mozharov | 2 of 11 | 18% | 1 of 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alonzo Menifield | 19 of 22 | 86% | 18 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 16 |
| Askar Mozharov | 2 of 11 | 18% | 1 of 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Menifield (-155), Mozharov (+135)
Round 1
The fight a lot of people are waiting for is here. Opening up the main card, what would have otherwise been an otherwise nondescript 205-pound slugfest has turned into a story of pride, honor and fraud. The UFC may touch on it during the broadcast, but
you can read the full scoop here
. Suffice it to say, Menifield (11-3, 4-3 UFC) expected he would be meeting a man with a professional record of 25-7, with 23 finishes to his credit, according to the UFC. After a great deal of research and investigation from the magnificent Fight Finder team, the once-daunting ledger of Mozharov (19-12, 0-0 UFC) has dwindled substantially. Be that as it may, this one could end in the blink of an eye, and referee Herb Dean hopefully has been made aware of just how violent these two individuals can be on the right night. They would rather get right to the action than touch gloves, and Menifield opens up with two huge punches, blasting the newcomer in the face and shaking him up fast. “Atomic Alonso” lifts Mozharov up in the air and slams him down to the ground, and he lands in half guard in a hurry. The two start speaking to one another in this position, as they trade single strikes. Mozharov recovers his guard, and Menifield stacks him up as he is warned of possible submission setups from coach Sayif Saud. Menifield continues working heavily on top, not landing a great deal from on top but hanging on tight to disallow Mozharov from doing anything off his back. Menifield begins to open up with right hands from above, and he looks to pin Mozharov’s left arm down to allow him to land more strikes. Menifield moves back to half guard, and Dean asks them to keep working. Mozharov sweeps Menifield in the blink of an eye, and Menifield stands up and ducks a few punches. Mozharov kicks high, surprises “Atomic Alonso” and lands a few punches to follow. Menifield shoots in for a double, and he takes the newcomer off his feet, where he lands in side control. Menifield isolates a crucifix and begins battering “Black Jaguar” with elbows and punches. The punches are light but constant, and he sits up to unload a nasty series of unanswered elbows.
In one final salvo, about five crushing strikes smash into Mozharov’s face, causing immediate swelling to form as Dean intervenes to rescue the doomed Mozharov.
Menifield lets loose several shouts after the fight, and the two have to be briefly separated for some reason. Menifield then explains in the post-fight interview that he was upset with Mozharov for “having three records.” This is the 13th defeat for the much-maligned Mozharov, who has lost all of those by stoppage.
The Official Result
Alonzo Menifield def. Askar Mozharov R1 4:40 via TKO (Elbows)
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo highlights Menifield's power, takedown defense, and improved cardio. Askar Mozharov is an athletic striker with power but questionable takedown defense and a dramatic size increase that raises suspicion. Angelo initially leaned Mozharov but switched to Menifield due to UFC experience and unknowns about Mozharov. He also bets on the fight not going the distance.
Big Brady picks Alonzo Menifield to win by first-round TKO or submission. He notes that Mozharov is a 'killer be killed' type who has never gone to decision and quits when faced with resistance. He thinks Menifield has a huge step up in competition and can take Mozharov down, land ground and pound, and make him quit. He warns that if Menifield stands and trades, Mozharov has knockout power, but expects Menifield to grapple and finish early.
Cody agrees, noting Mozharov's suspicious record and lack of heart. He thinks Menifield will win by early knockout or TKO, but acknowledges Menifield's own cardio issues. He picks Menifield and expects a finish.
Daniel Levi picks Alonzo Menifield, acknowledging Mozharov's padded record and questionable chin. He notes that Menifield has UFC experience and physical advantages, but warns that Mozharov still has knockout power early. He believes Menifield should be a much heavier favorite and recommends betting him, though he admits to PTSD from past Menifield bets.
Paul is very confident in Menifield, calling Mozharov a fraud with poor cardio and a history of quitting. He notes Menifield's power and wrestling advantage, and expects an early finish. He recommends betting Menifield and the under 1.5 rounds.
The MMA Guru picks Alonzo Menifield to win by first-round KO. He notes Mozharov has been finished many times, is scrappy and aggressive, and has been out for over a year. He believes Menifield's explosiveness will be too much and that Mozharov's style plays into Menifield's hands. He predicts a big punch KO in the first round.
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