UFC Fight Night 257: Satybaldiev vs Nurgozhay - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Uran Satybaldiev from Kyrgyzstan and Diyar Nurgozhay from Kazakhstan face off at the UFC Fight Night 257, set in the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai. The light heavyweight bout between these two fighters is part of the undercard with Johnny Walker taking on Mingyang Zhang as the main event.

Satybaldiev has a strong record of nine wins, five by knockouts, with his only recent loss coming from Martin Buday by unanimous decision earlier this year. Nurgozhay achieved ten victories, six through knockouts before losing to Brendson Ribeiro via submission.

What time is Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay fight

Live coverage for the Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	03:00 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	12:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	07:00 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	06:00 PM

The event takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The UFC Fight Night 257 features Satybaldiev vs Nurgozhay as part of the undercard. The main event is Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang. The fights start at 03:00 AM EST.

This is a light heavyweight bout under the Fight Nights federation. The match consists of three rounds. Keep in mind that ring walk times may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card.

For viewers in different time zones, please check your local listings for accurate start times.

Fighters Details

Uran Satybaldiev

Nationality: Kyrgyzstan
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 101.2 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 8 / 1 / 0

Diyar Nurgozhay

Nationality: Kazakhstan
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 95.7 kg
Total Fights: 11
Record: 10 / 1 / 0

Uran Satybaldiev faces Diyar Nurgozhay in a three-round light heavyweight bout; no belts are on the line.

Uran Satybaldiev, from Kyrgyzstan's Uluu Kyrgyz Team, has an 8-1 record with 5 knockouts. He last lost by unanimous decision against Slovakia's Martin Buday, who stands at 6'5" and weighs 120.7 kg, making it a tough matchup for Satybaldiev. Against Nurgozhay, Uran holds a size advantage and will look to leverage his reach.

Diyar Nurgozhay of Kazakhstan's Tobet Top Team boasts a 10-1 record with 6 knockouts. His recent loss via submission to Brendson Ribeiro highlights vulnerability on the ground. Facing Satybaldiev, he needs to address this gap to win.

Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay Betting Odds

Favorite: Uran Satybaldiev : 1.7 (-135)
Underdog: Diyar Nurgozhay : 2.2 (+120)

How and where to watch the Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay Fight

You can watch Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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