Diyar Nurgozhay
Light Heavyweight Division
10-1-0 (W-L-D)
6
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Stats & Records
6
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 47
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 96
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
- Pro since 2017
- Six wins by KO, two by submission (Kimura, heel hook)
- Seven first-round finishes
- Five wins in 1:06 or less
- 2021 GAMMA Champion (World Amateur Championship)
- National Champion in Muay Thai
UFC Fight Night (3/15/25) Nurgozhay was submitted by Brendson Ribeiro via kimura at 1:28 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
Episode eight (10/1/24) Nurgozhay knocked out Bartosz Szewczyk at 3:32 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started MMA training in 2015, when the sport really began to take off in our country. What drew me in was the combination of wrestling, striking, and kicks. I had my first professional fight in 2017.
What professional titles have you held? Eagle FC light heavyweight champion.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I’m a world champion in pankration, a master of sports of international class in pankration, and a three-time Kazakhstan champion in hand-to-hand combat.
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight was for the Eagle FC belt. Competing in front of my home crowd brought a lot of pressure, and I made some mistakes that could have been avoided. But I took valuable lessons from that fight, and I’ve grown into a much better fighter because of it.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Dan Henderson has always been my favorite. I followed his career from the beginning, and he inspired me to pursue MMA.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I earned a bachelor’s degree in sports education.
What was your job before you started fighting? Before starting my professional fighting career, I worked as a loader, in a mine, and as a bodyguard.
Personal Life / Background: In my free time, I enjoy playing football with friends, hiking, watching movies, and spending time with my family. I’m married and have a daughter. I’m just a humble guy from a small village with a big family, driven to get into the world’s top league and become a champion.
