Rafael Tobias is scheduled to face Diyar Nurgozhay in a Light Heavyweight contest at UFC 326 Early Prelims.
The Early Prelims are set to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Tobias Steps into the Octagon
Rafael Tobias has a record of 14-1 with 11 finishes. He earned a UFC contract after defeating Jair de Oliveira via submission on Dana White’s Contender Series. This will be Tobias’ UFC debut, following his contract award in September 2025.
Tobias trains at Chute Boxe Monstro. This gym is an offspring of the legendary Chute Boxe gym that has featured fighters such as Charles Oliveira.
Nurgozhay Looks for First UFC Win
Diyar Nurgozhay, 28, holds a record of 10-2. However, he is currently 0-2 in the UFC.
Odds and Analysis
Tobias is the favourite at -180. Nurgozhay is the underdog at +150 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 1.5 rounds, with the under at -120 and the over at -110.
Both Tobias and Nurgozhay stand at 6’2″ with a 74″ reach. While Nurgozhay has more UFC experience, Tobias has a greater number of fights overall. Tobias’s explosiveness and aggressiveness are considered advantages in this contest.
Tobias is -115 to win by submission or knockout.
Looking Ahead to UFC 326
The fight between Rafael Tobias and Diyar Nurgozhay is the second fight of the UFC 326 Early Prelims.