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Diyar Nurgozhay scores buzzer-beating TKO at UFC Vegas 120

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Diyar Nurgozhay scores buzzer-beating TKO at UFC Vegas 120

Summary

Diyar Nurgozhay secured a TKO victory over Bruno Lopes at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, 2026, finishing the fight with just one second left in the first round. The match, held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, featured both fighters trading blows before Nurgozhay landed a significant left hand, followed by a powerful combination that forced the referee to stop the bout. Nurgozhay's victory marks his second consecutive win after a tough start to his UFC career. He expressed confidence in his abilities and a commitment to proving himself in the octagon.

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By the Numbers

•Nurgozhay finished Lopes at 4:59 of Round 1
•He improves to 12-2 in MMA and 2-2 in UFC
•Match held at Meta Apex, Las Vegas
•Previous two fights resulted in loses for Nurgozhay
•Fight showcased both fighters' striking skills

Latest Updates

11:31 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 120 Highlights! Nurgozhay Finally Delivers With Buzzer-Beating KO
11:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 120 video: Diyar Nurgozhay's TKO of Bruno Lopes beats Round 1 buzzer

What they're saying

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Diyar Nurgozhay finally lived up to his hype earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 8, 2026) at UFC Vegas 120 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside the revamped Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the light heavyweight prospect laid waste to Bruno Lopes via TKO with one second left in the first round. Fight fans probably didn’t […]
— Yahoo Sports