Diyar Nurgozhay

Diyar Nurgozhay brings a 11-2 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as light heavyweight, every single win matters.

He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.52 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.

Last time out he beat Rafael Tobias (Decision - Unanimous) — the kind of result that keeps a career pointed in the right direction.

Next up: Bruno Lopes at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld on August 9, 2026. Circle the date.