Today, August 23, in Almaty (Kazakhstan), at the ADD Arena, a major MMA tournament – Naiza 76 – will take place. Start: 17:00 Tashkent time.
The main intrigue for Uzbek fans is the participation of our compatriots – Muhammadjon Kurbanov and Zinatdin Kulbaev.
Main fight
The headliner will be a featherweight bout between Kazakhstani Zhumabekov (14-8) and Brazilian Roverso (19-12). Victory is crucial for both fighters’ careers.
Main card
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Muhammadjon Kurbanov (Uzbekistan) vs Marinho da Silva (Brazil)
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Lightweight bout
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Kurbanov: 14-4, known for aggressive pressure style.
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Da Silva: 15-11, experienced counter-striker.
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Murzabekov (Kazakhstan) vs Pinheiro da Silva (Brazil) – Lightweight, 3-1 vs 7-8.
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Shamolov (Tajikistan) vs Wenliang (China) – Bantamweight, 4-0 vs 4-2.
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Kenesbekov (Kazakhstan) vs Shomuradov (Uzbekistan) – Welterweight, 2-1 vs 1-1.
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Nazarzoda (Tajikistan) vs Kumanbay (China) – Flyweight, 4-0 vs 2-2.
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Kylchibek Uulu (Kyrgyzstan) vs Ghazaryan (Armenia) – Strawweight, 4-1 vs 4-0.
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Zhylkybay (Kazakhstan) vs Ibraev (Kazakhstan) – Heavyweight, 1-0 vs debut.
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Wulazibieke Tayebnia (China) vs Khan Amirzoda (Tajikistan) – Flyweight, 7-3 vs 6-1.
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Mirzaev (Uzbekistan) vs Mashrapov (Kyrgyzstan) – Featherweight, both 1-0.
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Zinatdin Kulbaev (Uzbekistan) vs Maratov (Kazakhstan) – Welterweight, both 1-0.
Conclusion
Naiza 76 promises to be a spectacular event for Central Asian MMA. For Uzbek fans, the key focus will be on Muhammadjon Kurbanov and Zinatdin Kulbaev.
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