Nurullo Aliev (3-0 in UFC) will face Mike Davis (5-2 in UFC) on July 25 in Abu Dhabi. The bout has been officially confirmed.
The UFC has officially confirmed a lightweight matchup between Nurullo Aliev and Mike Davis, scheduled for July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
Aliev enters the bout carrying a perfect 3-0 record inside the octagon, though the AgentMMA database does not currently hold additional verified biographical or statistical data for him.
Davis, known as "Beast Boy," brings an overall professional record of 11-3-0 into the contest, going 5-2 during his UFC tenure. The 33-year-old orthodox fighter stands six feet tall with a 72-inch reach. His numbers inside the octagon paint the picture of an active and well-rounded competitor. Davis lands 4.68 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent striking accuracy rate, while also posing a consistent threat on the mat, averaging 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Aliev's unbeaten UFC run will face its stiffest test yet against a seasoned veteran in Davis.
- Davis has gone 5-2 in the promotion and will look to build momentum with a strong performance on the Abu Dhabi card.
- The stylistic contrast between Aliev's undefeated momentum and Davis's blended striking and grappling game makes for a compelling lightweight matchup.
- A win for either fighter could strengthen a case for a divisional ranking or a step up in competition.
