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Tale of the Tape
Age
25
Height
5' 10"
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Tajikistan
Key Stats
92%
Win Rate
17%
Finish Rate
2
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
13
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Grappling
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Win Methods
"Tajik Eagle". That's what they call Nurullo Aliev, and is part of the UFC lightweight division's deep end, fighting out of Tajikistan — 11 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (2), submissions (0), decisions (9). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate.
The form line is loud: 5 straight wins, the latest over Shem Rock (Decision - Unanimous). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Next up: Mike Davis at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on July 25, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Mike Davis
Decision · Jul 25, 2026
Shem Rock
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Joe Solecki
Decision - Unanimous · Jan 11, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2
Rafael Alves
Decision - Majority · Feb 25, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
Josh Wick
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Sep 21, 2022
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 6, Week 9
Latest / Nurullo Aliev News
Grant Dawson Brings UFC-Record Grappling to UFC 333 Clash With Aliev
Dawson (24-3-1) owns the UFC lightweight record for control time at 69.7% and 14 career submissions. He meets Nurullo Aliev in Abu Dhabi.
Oct 22, 2026
Bakhram Murtazaliev Joins Bivol-Smith Card in Russia Comeback
The former IBF 154 champ (23-1, 17 KO) returns Dec. 12 in Yekaterinburg, his first fight since a disputed loss to Josh Kelly in January.
Sep 16, 2026
Mike Davis Walks Back Ugly Rant After UFC Abu Dhabi Loss to Aliev
Davis apologized to Nurullo Aliev, now 12-0, after an angry post-fight outburst about the decision loss on the Abu Dhabi card.
Jul 27, 2026