Islam Dulatov, who holds a 1-0 record in the UFC, will face Wellington Turman (3-6 in the UFC) on July 25 at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Islam Dulatov will put his unbeaten UFC record on the line when he meets Wellington Turman at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, with both middleweights looking to make a statement in the division.
Dulatov, known as "The Ripper," enters the bout riding a 12-1-0 professional record and a perfect 1-0 start in the UFC. The 27-year-old German product out of Triple One Gym stands six-foot-three with a 75-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. His statistical profile is eye-catching: he lands an enormous 8.78 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy and supplements his output with 2.2 takedowns per 15 minutes, painting the picture of a well-rounded and aggressive finisher.
Turman, nicknamed "The Prodigy," is the more seasoned UFC veteran of the two. The 29-year-old Brazilian, who trains at Teixeira MMA and Fitness, carries an overall record of 18-8-0 and has gone 3-6 inside the octagon. He stands six feet tall with a 72-inch reach and also operates from an orthodox stance. Turman averages 3.23 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy while adding 1.55 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts in the same window, making him a threat in multiple areas.
Why it matters
- Dulatov's high striking volume will be tested against an experienced UFC veteran who has shared the cage with top-level middleweight competition.
- Turman needs a win to stabilize his UFC standing after a difficult run, while Dulatov is looking to build momentum as a newcomer.
- The size and reach advantage belonging to Dulatov could be a significant factor, though Turman's submission game offers a potential equalizer on the ground.
