Nurullo Aliev (3-0 in UFC) and Mike Davis (5-2 in UFC) are officially booked to fight on July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
Two lightweight contenders are set to collide on July 25 in Abu Dhabi, with Nurullo Aliev and Mike Davis officially booked for what promises to be a compelling matchup in the division.
Mike Davis, known as "Beast Boy," enters the bout carrying a professional record of 11-3-0 and has gone 5-2 inside the UFC. The 33-year-old orthodox fighter stands six feet tall with a 72-inch reach and has built a reputation as a well-rounded threat. Davis lands an impressive 4.68 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, while also averaging 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that makes him dangerous in multiple areas of the fight game.
Nurullo Aliev brings a perfect 3-0 mark inside the UFC into this contest, though additional verified statistical data for the unbeaten prospect was not available at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
- Davis's blend of striking volume and above-average takedown output will test however Aliev has built his undefeated UFC run
- A win for Davis would push him toward five UFC victories and potential ranking consideration in the lightweight division
- Aliev's unblemished UFC record means he enters with momentum, making this a meaningful crossroads bout for both men
- The Abu Dhabi card continues the UFC's strong international schedule for the summer of 2026
