Uran Satybaldiev vs Martin Buday at UFC on ESPN 65 | Preview & Prediction
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After Kennedy Nzechukwu pulled out just 48 hours before fight night, unbeaten Uran Satybaldiev steps in to face Martin Buday for his debut in the UFC
Uran Satybaldiev vs Martin Buday Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 65? UK – the preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday 5th April 2025, followed by the main card at 2:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/9:00pm ET and 3:00pm/6:00pm PT
Where is UFC on ESPN 65? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 65? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC On ESPN 65
What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 65 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 65? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC on ESPN 65 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Uran Satybaldiev and Martin Buday expected to walk out? 11:35pm UK / 6:35pm US ET / 3:35pm US PT
UFC on ESPN 65 Main Card
Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy (Featherweight)
Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)
Cortavious Romious vs Lee Chang-ho (Bantamweight)
Uran Satybaldiev vs Martin Buday (Heavyweight)
Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert (Middleweight)
Torrez Finney vs Robert Valentin (Middleweight)
UFC on ESPN 65 Prelims
Ode' Osbourne vs Luis Gurule (Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs Daniel Santos (Bantamweight)
Diana Belbita vs Dione Barbosa (Women’s Flyweight)
Rhys Mckee vs Daniel Frunza (Welterweight)
Loma Lookboonmee vs Istela Nunes (Women’s Strawweight)
Victor Henry vs Pedro Falcao (Bantamweight)
Vanessa Demopoulos vs Talita Alencar (Women’s Strawweight)
Uran Satybaldiev vs Martin Buday Prediction
This bout was a late change in fight week after Kennedy Nzechukwu was forced to withdraw from the scheduled bout with Martin Buday due to injury. Unbeaten LFA light heavyweight champion Uran Satybaldiev steps in with his 9-0 record and he will look to make a statement on just 48 hours’ notice.
The UFC newcomer, hails from Kyrgyz Republic, and is nicknamed the Gorilla. He possesses good knockout power but is a formidable wrestler also, and it will be interesting to see how he steps up in weight class.
That will be somewhat telling in this fight as he has been fighting at 205lbs and he is taking on Martin Buday who has been at 265lbs. They are approximately the same height but it will be interesting to see the difference in weight and whether that is a factor here.
Buday is coming off a split-decision win over UFC legend Andre Arlovski last June and he has five wins from his six fights since joining the promotion.
It will be interesting to see how he adapts to the new opponent and he may be in for something of a shock. Satybaldiev is a really good technician and while he understandably comes in as the underdog, we think there is good value on him coming into this fight which makes a bet worth considering.
Prediction: Uran Satybaldiev to win
