MMA Match Preview: Diyar Nurgozhay (10-0) vs. Uran Satybaldiev (9-1)

Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
Division: Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)
Scheduled: 3 Rounds
Card Placement: Preliminary Card

Match Overview

Two Central Asian powerhouses collide in a high-stakes light heavyweight bout as undefeated Kazakh prospect Diyar Nurgozhay takes on Kyrgyz bruiser Uran “Gorilla” Satybaldiev. With both fighters boasting strong regional credentials and finishing ability, this prelim bout could deliver main-card level fireworks.

Fighter Profiles & Stats

Diyar Nurgozhay (Record: 10-0-0 MMA)

Age: 28

Height/Reach: 6’2″ / 74″

Team: Arlan MMA Pro Team

Recent Form: W-W-W-W-W

Strengths: KO power (6 finishes), submission threat (2 wins), takedown accuracy (100%)

Weaknesses: Limited UFC experience, untested cardio

Nurgozhay enters with a perfect record and a reputation for finishing fights early. His balanced attack and composure under pressure make him one of Kazakhstan’s top prospects.

Uran Satybaldiev (Record: 9-1-0 MMA)

Age: 31

Height/Reach: 6’4″ / 79″

Team: Uluu Kyrgyz Team

Recent Form: W-W-W-W-L

Strengths: Reach advantage, clinch control, durability

Weaknesses: Takedown defense (0% success rate), low control time

Satybaldiev brings a physical frame and gritty style to the cage. He’ll look to use his reach and pressure to disrupt Nurgozhay’s rhythm and force exchanges in close quarters.

Tale of the Tape

Stat	Nurgozhay	Satybaldiev
Height	6’2″	6’4″
Reach	74″	79″
Knockouts	6	5
Submissions	2	2
UFC Wins	Debut	Debut
Takedown Accuracy	100%	0%
Control Time	0:49	0:20

Tactical Breakdown

Keys for Nurgozhay:

Use speed and footwork to stay off the cage

Mix in level changes to keep Satybaldiev guessing

Target the body early to slow down the bigger man

Keys for Satybaldiev:

Pressure forward and use reach to control distance

Force clinch exchanges and wear down Nurgozhay

Look for dirty boxing and fence control