Ryan Loder vs Azamat Bekoev: A Middleweight Bout to Watch at UFC on ESPN 67
A highly anticipated middleweight contest is set to take place at the Wells Fargo Arena as Ryan Loder faces off against Azamat Bekoev at UFC on ESPN 67. According to information obtained from The Stats Zone, the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, with the preliminary card starting at 11:00 pm UK time, followed by the main card at 2:00 am on Sunday.
The bout features two rising contenders in the middleweight division, with Loder looking to build on his impressive UFC debut last August, where he TKO’d Robert Valentin. The 33-year-old possesses a strong wrestling base and has demonstrated impressive knockout power, with five of his seven wins coming via KO/TKO. As The Stats Zone notes, Loder’s performance on his debut was a statement win, and he will look to continue his momentum against Bekoev.
However, Bekoev is considered the tougher test for Loder, given his own impressive UFC debut in January this year, where he knocked out Zachary Reese at UFC 311. The Russian has been on a seven-fight winning streak, with his last defeat coming in 2021. Bekoev is widely regarded as a well-rounded fighter, and The Stats Zone believes that he "outclasses Loder in all facets."
In terms of the event details, UFC on ESPN 67 will take place at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, USA. Fans can expect the main card to start at 2:00 am UK time on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, with the preliminary card commencing at 11:00 pm on Saturday. The event will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the USA.
The main card for UFC on ESPN 67 features a number of high-profile bouts, including a bantamweight contest between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo, and a middleweight matchup between Reinier de Ridder and Bo Nickal. The prelims will feature a women’s bantamweight bout between Yana Santos and Miesha Tate, as well as the highly anticipated middleweight contest between Ryan Loder and Azamat Bekoev.
According to The Stats Zone, Bekoev is the favourite to win the bout, given his well-rounded skillset and impressive form. "This is a fascinating stylistic matchup but one where we strongly favour Bekoev," the publication notes. "The Russian is incredibly well-rounded and our sense is that he outclasses Loder in all facets."
In conclusion, the upcoming middleweight bout between Ryan Loder and Azamat Bekoev at UFC on ESPN 67 promises to be an exciting contest. With both fighters looking to make a statement in the division, fans can expect a highly competitive matchup. As The Stats Zone predicts, Bekoev is likely to emerge victorious, but Loder will certainly look to push the Russian to his limits.
The event schedule is as follows:
UFC on ESPN 67 Schedule
- Preliminary card: 11:00 pm UK time, Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
- Main card: 2:00 am UK time, Sunday, May 4th, 2025
UFC on ESPN 67 Fight Card
- Cory Sandhagen vs Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)
- Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal (Middleweight)
- Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Daniel Rodriguez (Welterweight)
- Montel Jackson vs Daniel Marcos (Bantamweight)
- Cameron Smotherman vs Serhiy Sidey (Bantamweight)
- Jeremy Stephens vs Mason Jones (Lightweight)
Preliminary Card
- Yana Santos vs Miesha Tate (Women’s Bantamweight)
- Ryan Loder vs Azamat Bekoev (Middleweight)
- Marina Rodriguez vs Gillian Robertson (Women’s Strawweight)
- Gaston Bolanos vs Quang Le (Bantamweight)
- Thomas Petersen vs Don’Tale Mayes (Heavyweight)
- Juliana Miller vs Ivana Petrovic (Women’s Flyweight)
