Dustin Stoltzfus and Nursulton Ruziboev, meet at UFC Fight Night 256, set in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This middleweight undercard fight complements the headliner of Gilbert Burns versus Michael Morales.
Dustin started his pro career around 2015. In his most recent fight, he won a KO victory against Marc-Andre Barriault. Known for winning three fights via knockout, Dustin could struggle against Ruziboev due to significant height difference and less experience. Nursulton started fighting professionally by 2017 and recently defeated Eric McConico by TKO. With thirteen knockouts among his 35 wins, Nursulton's experience gives him an edge over Dustin, favoring a potential victory for the Uzbekistan fighter.
Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev Betting Odds
- Underdog: Dustin Stoltzfus : 3.5 (+250)
- Favorite: Nursulton Ruziboev : 1.3 (-300)
| Method of victory | Dustin Stoltzfus | Nursulton Ruziboev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 12.0 (+1100) | 1.9 (-115) |
| By decision or technical decision | 9.0 (+800) | 7.0 (+600) |
Nursulton Ruziboev enters as the strong favorite with odds of 1.3 (-300), suggesting he has a high chance to win. Betting $100 on him yields a mere $33 profit, highlighting confidence in his victory.
Dustin Stoltzfus sits as the underdog at 3.5 (+250). A $100 bet on him could grab you $250, showing less faith in his chances.
Ruziboev's 1.9 (-115) odds for a knockout indicate high expectations for a finish. Stoltzfus has long-shot odds of 12.0 (+1100) for a knockout win. A decision victory dramatically climbs Ruziboev’s payout to 7.0 (+600), while Stoltzfus offers 9.0 (+800).
What time is Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev fight
Live coverage for the Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev 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 | Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
How and where to watch the Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev Fight
You can watch Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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