Undefeated UFC bantamweight Nurullo Aliev announced on his social media that he has signed a contract for his next fight in the UFC. The 11-0 fighter, who is 3-0 inside the octagon, did not reveal the name of his opponent or the date of the bout. Aliev has been building momentum in the bantamweight division with three consecutive victories since joining the promotion. The post asked fans to speculate on who his next opponent might be, though no official announcement has been made by the UFC.
Nurullo Aliev has confirmed via social media that he has signed a contract for his next octagon appearance, though the undefeated bantamweight stopped short of revealing his opponent or the date of the bout. The announcement, made on April 13, 2026, invited fans to speculate on who he might face next, with no official word yet from the UFC.
Aliev, nicknamed the Tajik Eagle, enters his next fight with a perfect 11-0-0 record and has gone 3-0 since joining the promotion. The 25-year-old from Tajikistan stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. Inside the octagon he has shown a well-rounded game, averaging 2.72 significant strikes landed per minute at 44 percent accuracy while also threatening on the mat with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Aliev is one of only a handful of undefeated fighters active in the UFC bantamweight division, making his trajectory one to watch.
- At just 25 years old, a strong next performance could push him toward ranked competition in a deep 135-pound weight class.
- His combination of striking output and takedown activity presents a stylistically demanding puzzle for any opponent the promotion selects.
