Naiza 76: Big battles in the Almaty octagon 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 co

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

1. Muhammadjon Kurbanov (Uzbekistan) vs Marinho da Silva (Brazil)

   • Lightweight bout

   • Kurbanov: 14-4, known for aggressive pressure style.

   • Da Silva: 15-11, experienced counter-striker.

2. Murzabekov (Kazakhstan) vs Pinheiro da Silva (Brazil) – Lightweight, 3-1 vs 7-8.

3. Shamolov (Tajikistan) vs Wenliang (China) – Bantamweight, 4-0 vs 4-2.

4. Kenesbekov (Kazakhstan) vs Shomuradov (Uzbekistan) – Welterweight, 2-1 vs 1-1.

5. Nazarzoda (Tajikistan) vs Kumanbay (China) – Flyweight, 4-0 vs 2-2.

6. Kylchibek Uulu (Kyrgyzstan) vs Ghazaryan (Armenia) – Strawweight, 4-1 vs 4-0.

7. Zhylkybay (Kazakhstan) vs Ibraev (Kazakhstan) – Heavyweight, 1-0 vs debut.

8. Wulazibieke Tayebnia (China) vs Khan Amirzoda (Tajikistan) – Flyweight, 7-3 vs 6-1.

9. Mirzaev (Uzbekistan) vs Mashrapov (Kyrgyzstan) – Featherweight, both 1-0.

10. 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.