MMA Match Preview: Ismail Naurdiev (24-8) vs. Ryan Loder (7-2)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker (Prelims)

Location: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar

Start Time:

Prelims: 15:00 UTC / 18:00 local (Doha)

Main Card: 22:00 local (Doha)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), TSN (Canada), Kayo (Australia)

Injury Report

Ismail Naurdiev (Austria, 29): No reported injuries; enters after a decision loss to Jun Yong Park.

Ryan Loder (USA, 34): No reported injuries; healthy following a TKO win over Robert Valentin in 2024 and a KO loss to Azamat Bekoev in 2025.

Recent Form & Fight History

Ismail Naurdiev:

L vs Jun Yong Park (UD, 2025)

W vs Brave CF opponents (2023–2024)

Known for volume striking, opportunistic takedowns, and submission finishes.

Ryan Loder:

L vs Azamat Bekoev (KO, 2025)

W vs Robert Valentin (TKO, 2024)

Former NCAA All-American wrestler, but striking defense remains porous.

Betting Trends:

Naurdiev’s finishing instincts and balanced skill set make him the favorite.

Loder’s high striking accuracy and KO power attract underdog bettors.

Public money leans toward Naurdiev, but sharp bettors see value in Loder’s upset potential.

FIGHT ODDS

Ismail Naurdiev                – 175

Ryan Loder                         150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 20, 2025

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