UFC Fight Night 254: Nurgozhay vs Ribeiro - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Diyar Nurgozhay from Kazakhstan and Brazil’s Brendson "The Gorilla" Ribeiro battle at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 254. Their Light Heavyweight undercard bout happens at the renowned fight venue and could tilt the MMA rankings.

Diyar Nurgozhay remains undefeated with ten wins since turning pro, often knocking out opponents. His last fight against Bartosz Szewczyk ended in a flashy head kick KO. Brendson Ribeiro, seasoned but inconsistent, just narrowly seized victory from Caio Machado by split decision.

What time is Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro fight

Live coverage for the Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	04:00 PM	05:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	01:00 PM	02:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	08:00 PM	09:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 16, 2025	07:00 AM	08:00 AM

The UFC Fight Night 254 event takes place on March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 05:00 PM EST. This fight card features a light heavyweight bout between Nurgozhay and Ribeiro. It is part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze.

Please note that the timing of individual fights can vary depending on the length of earlier bouts. Be sure to check local listings for exact start times in your area.

Fighters Details

Diyar Nurgozhay will face Brendson Ribeiro in a Light Heavyweight fight. No belts or titles are on the line.

Diyar Nurgozhay

Nationality: Kazakhstan
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 10
Record: 10 / 0 / 0

Diyar Nurgozhay holds an impressive record of 10-0, with 6 wins by knockout. His last fight ended decisively with a knockout victory over Bartosz Szewczyk, who held an 8-4 record. This demonstrates Diyar's strong striking ability and makes him a formidable opponent against someone with experience similar to Brendson.

Brendson Ribeiro

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 23
Record: 16 / 7 / 0

Brendson Ribeiro is an experienced fighter with a 16-7 record, winning 9 by knockout. He won his last fight via split decision against Caio Machado, an opponent with moderate experience at 8-4. Facing Diyar's undefeated and aggressive style might challenge Brendson's previous strategies.

Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro Betting Odds

Favorite: Diyar Nurgozhay : 1.3 (-333)
Underdog: Brendson Ribeiro : 4.0 (+295)

Method of victory	Diyar Nurgozhay	Brendson Ribeiro
By KO/TKO or disqualification	1.9 (-110)	7.0 (+600)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	8.0 (+700)

How and where to watch the Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro Fight

You can watch Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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