Nurillo Aliev, who holds a 3-0 UFC record, will face Mike Davis, who stands at 5-2 in the UFC, on July 25 in Abu Dhabi. The bout has been made official.
An official lightweight matchup is set for July 25 in Abu Dhabi, with Nurillo Aliev slated to take on Mike Davis in a bout that has been formally confirmed.
Davis, nicknamed "Beast Boy," enters the fight with an overall professional record of 11-3-0 and a 5-2 mark inside the UFC. The 33-year-old orthodox striker stands six feet tall with a 72-inch reach and has shown consistent output throughout his UFC tenure, landing 4.68 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent striking accuracy rate. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat in the lightweight division.
Aliev comes in carrying a perfect 3-0 record in the UFC, though detailed statistical data for him was not available in the verified records at time of reporting.
Why it matters
- Aliev's unbeaten UFC run will be tested against a seasoned opponent who has navigated the division's mid-tier competition with a 5-2 record
- Davis's grappling volume combined with his above-average striking output sets up an intriguing stylistic puzzle for any unbeaten contender
- A win for either fighter would strengthen a case for a rankings entry or improvement at lightweight
- The Abu Dhabi card on July 25 adds another matchup with divisional implications heading into the second half of 2026
