Undefeated lightweight Nurullo Aliev has announced via social media that he has signed a contract for his next UFC bout. The 11-0 fighter, who is 3-0 in the UFC, shared the news but did not reveal his opponent or fight date. Aliev has been building momentum in the UFC's lightweight division with three consecutive victories. The announcement leaves fans speculating about who will be matched up against the rising prospect for his fourth promotional appearance.
Undefeated lightweight Nurullo "Tajik Eagle" Aliev has confirmed he is under contract for his next UFC appearance, sharing the news on social media on April 13 without disclosing an opponent or fight date.
Aliev, 25, enters his fourth UFC bout with a perfect professional record of 11-0, having gone 3-0 inside the promotion. The Tajikistan native stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach and fights out of the orthodox stance. His statistical profile reflects a well-rounded game: he lands 2.72 significant strikes per minute at 44 percent accuracy while also threatening on the mat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. Submission attempts are relatively rare in his output, sitting at 0.3 per 15 minutes, suggesting his grappling is used primarily as a control and positioning tool rather than a finish-hunting weapon.
Why it matters
- Aliev is one of the UFC lightweight division's most compelling unbeaten prospects at just 25 years old, and a fourth consecutive win would meaningfully strengthen his ranking credentials.
- His mixed offensive approach — consistent striking volume combined with a credible takedown threat — creates matchmaking intrigue against both pure strikers and wrestlers.
- The identity of his opponent remains unknown, meaning the divisional stakes and rankings implications of this bout cannot yet be assessed, but the signing itself signals the UFC is ready to keep his momentum going.
