Nurullo Aliev and Mike Davis are set to meet at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. The fight adds another matchup to the card scheduled for that date.
Undefeated Tajik prospect Nurullo Aliev will face veteran Mike Davis at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, with the lightweight or welterweight matchup adding another intriguing bout to the July card.
Aliev, known as the "Tajik Eagle," enters the fight with a perfect 11-0 record at just 25 years old. The orthodox Tajikistan native stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach and has built his unbeaten streak on a well-rounded game. He averages 2.72 significant strikes per minute at 44 percent accuracy and complements his striking with a solid grappling attack, posting 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Davis, nicknamed "Beast Boy," brings an 11-3 record and considerably more UFC experience into this contest. The 33-year-old orthodox fighter stands six feet tall and shares the same 72-inch reach as his opponent. What sets Davis apart is his volume and accuracy on the feet — he lands 4.68 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 52 percent accuracy, numbers that rank him among the busier and more precise strikers in his division. He also contributes on the ground with 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Aliev's perfect record makes this a genuine proving ground — a win over Davis would be his most notable scalp to date.
- Davis holds significant advantages in striking volume and accuracy, setting up a compelling contrast in styles.
- Both fighters bring active takedown games, meaning the bout could easily be contested in multiple areas.
- The outcome carries meaningful implications for where each man sits in the divisional pecking order heading into the second half of 2026.
