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Diyar Nurgozhay

W1
11-2-0
0Gatekeeper
/Heavyweight/Age 29/Southpaw/6' 2"/74″ reach/205 lbs
Win %
85%
SLpM
4.5
Str Acc
59%
Str Def
61%
TD Avg
1.4
TD Def
80%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
70%
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At a Glance

4.5
SLpM
above average
59%
Str Acc
top 15%
1.4
TD Avg
median
70%
Finish %
top 4%
61%
Str Def
top 4%
Diyar Nurgozhay is a southpaw Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 11-2-0, the fighter boasts a 85% win rate across 13 pro contests, with a 70% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 59% striking accuracy and elite 80% takedown defense.
Career Arc
12 fightspeak +9 · current +8

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 65 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 88 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 73 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 47 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 75 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 66 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME65ACCURACY88KO POWER73TAKEDOWNS47TD DEFENSE75SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY66ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 59% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 61% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 75% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 80% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.52+1.10 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.81-0.37 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.37-0.15 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.81)Landed (4.52)
0
+1.71

Wins by Method

70%Finish
KO/TKO550%
Submission220%
Decision330%
11 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)
5 KO
2 SUB
3 DEC
1 OTH
Losses (2)
2 SUB

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
L
Sub
L
Sub
W
KO
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
13/33(39%)
R2
11/21(52%)
R3
13/29(45%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
82%
Distance: 61Clinch: 4Ground: 9
Target
58%
20%
22%
Head: 43Body: 15Leg: 16

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
0:15
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
30%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 12
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History3 UFC + 9 pre-UFC
12 fights10W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WRafael Tobias
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
Mar 7, 2026DU-DEC35:00
WIN
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Light Heavyweight
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
2026-03-07
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