Nurullo Aliev (3-0 in the UFC) is officially booked to face Mike Davis (5-2 in the UFC) on July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
A lightweight matchup is set for the UFC's July 25 event in Abu Dhabi, with Nurullo Aliev and Mike Davis officially booked to meet inside the octagon.
Davis, nicknamed "Beast Boy," enters the fight with an overall 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. His numbers reflect a well-rounded skill set: he lands 4.68 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate, while also averaging 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a credible threat in both the standup and grappling exchanges.
Aliev arrives undefeated through his three UFC appearances, carrying the momentum of a perfect 3-0 run in the promotion into this matchup. Verified data for Aliev beyond his UFC record was not available in the database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Aliev's unbeaten UFC run puts him in position to push toward the division's ranked tier with a strong performance
- Davis's blend of striking output and takedown volume gives him multiple paths to victory and makes him a stern test for any prospect
- An Abu Dhabi card typically carries strong broadcast exposure, raising the stakes for both fighters in terms of visibility
