How AgentMMA breaks down Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev
Finish Maps
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Stats
Performance Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Last Opponents
Grant Dawson is looking to bounce back after getting absolutely starched by Manuel Torres back in December. That first round knockout was brutal, the kind that makes you wonder how a guy responds. But here's the thing, Dawson came back in May and showed he's still got it, submitting Mateusz Rebecki with a rear naked choke in the third round. That's the KGD everyone knows, grinding you down and finding the finish. Now he's got Nurullo Aliev, the undefeated Tajik Eagle who's quietly put together a perfect UFC record. Aliev is no joke.
- Dawson rebounding from brutal knockout loss to Torres
- Aliev's undefeated UFC run meets first ranked test
- Battle of grinders who both love wrestling and control
If this fight hits the third round, that's when Dawson's pressure and submission threats really start breaking guys down.
He's 4 and 0 in the UFC, just beat Mike Davis in July with eight takedowns and over 12 minutes of control time. Before that, he outworked Joe Solecki, the same guy Dawson beat back in 2024. The dude's a grinder who knows how to win rounds, landing 76% of his strikes against Davis while smothering him on the mat. This is a huge step up though, facing a ranked guy like Dawson who's been in deep water before. The matchup is fascinating because both guys love to wrestle and control the fight. Dawson's got that American Top Team pedigree and can switch stances to keep you guessing.
When he's on, like that Diego Ferreira fight where he landed 195 strikes and hit 55% of his takedowns, he's suffocating. Aliev's wrestling is legit too, but can he handle Dawson's submission game? That's the question everyone's asking. One guy's trying to prove the Torres loss was a fluke, the other's trying to crack the rankings for the first time.
Premium analysis preview is ready.
Loading secure checkout…
Grant Dawson
Grant Dawson finish map
UFC Record Breakdown
Grant Dawson breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Grant Dawson's recent form
Grant Dawson is looking to bounce back after getting absolutely starched by Manuel Torres back in December. That first round knockout was brutal, the kind that makes you wonder how a guy responds. But here's the thing, Dawson came back in May and showed he's still got it, submitting Mateusz Rebecki with a rear naked choke in the third round. That's the KGD everyone knows, grinding you down and finding the finish. Now he's got Nurullo Aliev, the undefeated Tajik Eagle who's quietly put together a perfect UFC record. Aliev is no joke.
- Dawson rebounding from brutal knockout loss to Torres
- Aliev's undefeated UFC run meets first ranked test
- Battle of grinders who both love wrestling and control
If this fight hits the third round, that's when Dawson's pressure and submission threats really start breaking guys down.
He's 4 and 0 in the UFC, just beat Mike Davis in July with eight takedowns and over 12 minutes of control time. Before that, he outworked Joe Solecki, the same guy Dawson beat back in 2024. The dude's a grinder who knows how to win rounds, landing 76% of his strikes against Davis while smothering him on the mat. This is a huge step up though, facing a ranked guy like Dawson who's been in deep water before. The matchup is fascinating because both guys love to wrestle and control the fight. Dawson's got that American Top Team pedigree and can switch stances to keep you guessing.
When he's on, like that Diego Ferreira fight where he landed 195 strikes and hit 55% of his takedowns, he's suffocating. Aliev's wrestling is legit too, but can he handle Dawson's submission game? That's the question everyone's asking. One guy's trying to prove the Torres loss was a fluke, the other's trying to crack the rankings for the first time.
Premium analysis preview is ready.
Loading secure checkout…
Nurullo Aliev
Nurullo Aliev finish map
UFC Record Breakdown
Nurullo Aliev breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Nurullo Aliev's recent form
