Islam Dulatov (1-0 in UFC) is set to meet Wellington Turman (3-6 in UFC) at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.
Islam Dulatov will step back into the octagon on July 25 when he squares off against Wellington Turman at UFC Abu Dhabi, with both middleweights looking to make a statement in a competitive 185-pound landscape.
Dulatov, known as "The Ripper," enters the bout with an overall record of 12-1-0 and is 1-0 inside the UFC. The 27-year-old German fighter, who trains out of Triple One Gym, stands six-foot-three with a 75-inch reach and brings an aggressive striking game to the cage. His significant strike output of 8.78 landed per minute is among the most prolific in the division, and he complements that with a takedown rate of 2.2 per 15 minutes, making him a threat across multiple areas.
Turman, fighting out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness in Brazil, carries a record of 18-8-0 and has gone 3-6 during his UFC tenure. The 29-year-old, nicknamed "The Prodigy," stands six feet tall with a 72-inch reach and brings a well-rounded profile to the matchup. He lands 3.23 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy and adds a takedown rate of 1.55 per 15 minutes along with 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, giving him credible finishing options on the ground.
Why it matters
- Dulatov's elite striking volume will be tested against a veteran who has faced high-level UFC competition
- A win keeps Dulatov's momentum building in his early UFC career, while Turman needs a victory to strengthen his standing in the division
- The size and reach advantage for Dulatov against Turman's ground-based finishing ability sets up an intriguing stylistic contrast
