What time is UFC Fight Night 257 Tonight? Satybaldiev vs Nurgozhay - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Uran Satybaldiev from Kyrgyzstan faces Diyar Nurgozhay of Kazakhstan at UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai, China. Both fighters seek redemption after recent losses, bringing excitement to the undercard alongside the main event with Johnny Walker and Mingyang Zhang.

Satybaldiev stands tall in the Heavyweight division with a record of eight wins and one loss. He last fought Martin Buday, experiencing his first career decision loss in April. Nurgozhay holds a ten-win record, falling to Brendson Ribeiro by submission in March.

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

UFC Fight Night 257 takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event starts at 03:00 AM EST. This fight night features a light heavyweight bout between Satybaldiev and Nurgozhay. It is part of the undercard for the main event between Johnny Walker and Mingyang Zhang.

The fight consists of three rounds under the Fight Nights Federation rules. The timing of the ring walk can vary based on the performance of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should be aware that schedules may shift slightly due to this.

For those watching from different countries, please refer to the start time table to ensure you tune in at the correct local time.

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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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 257 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Satybaldiev vs Nurgozhay

Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay Betting Odds

Underdog: Uran Satybaldiev : 2.0 (-102)
Favorite: Diyar Nurgozhay : 1.9 (-110)

Method of victory	Uran Satybaldiev	Diyar Nurgozhay
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.5 (+350)	4.5 (+350)
By decision or technical decision	4.1 (+310)	4.5 (+350)

Uran Satybaldiev is the favorite with odds of 2.0 (-102). Diyar Nurgozhay is close behind as the underdog at 1.9 (-110). Bookmakers suggest a tight contest. Both fighters show equal chances of winning by knockout at 4.5 (+350). A points win for Satybaldiev pays out at 4.1 (+310), while Nurgozhay’s odds to win by decision sit at 4.5 (+350). Expect a competitive fight; neither has a clear edge in finishing or going the distance.