Nurullo Aliev

Nurullo Aliev
Born (2000-12-08) December 8, 2000
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Other namesTajik Eagle
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofDushanbe, Tajikistan
TeamKaizen MMA
Kill Cliff FC
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins12
By knockout2
By decision10
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nurullo Aliev (Russian: Нуруло Алиев; born December 8, 2000) is a Tajik mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Aliev was born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with the fourth of six siblings. As a child, he energetic nature caused him trouble, as he was constantly getting into fights at school. At the age of 12, he started taking wrestling with his brothers.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Aliev started his professional career during 2018–2021, at a Russian regional circuit, where he acquired a 7–0 record before his fight at Dana White's Contender Series.[3]

Dana White's Contender Series

Aliev was invited to the Dana White's Contender Series, he faced Josh Wick at week 9 of DWCS season 6 on September 20, 2022. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one and he was awarded a UFC contract.[4] Aliev became the first Tajikistani fighter to compete in the UFC.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Aliev faced Rafael Alves on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220.[6] Despite being deducted one point due to a bite, but Aliev won the fight via majority decision.[7]

Aliev was scheduled to face Mateusz Rębecki on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295.[8] However, Aliev withdrew from the event in early November due to injury and was replaced by returning veteran Roosevelt Roberts.[9][10]

Aliev was scheduled to face Yanal Ashmouz on January 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 249, but Ashmouz withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Joe Solecki.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Aliev faced Shaqueme Rock on November 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Aliev faced Mike Davis on July 25, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 282.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Aliev is scheduled to face Grant Dawson on October 24, 2026 at UFC 333.[17]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 12 wins 0 losses
By knockout 2 0
By decision 10 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–0 Mike Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov July 25, 2026 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 11–0 Shaqueme Rock Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker November 22, 2025 3 5:00 Al Rayyan, Qatar
Win 10–0 Joe Solecki Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 January 11, 2025 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0 Rafael Alves Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen February 25, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Aliev was deducted one point in round 1 due to a bite.
Win 8–0 Josh Wick TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 55 September 20, 2022 1 4:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Lightweight.
Win 7–0 Kirill Kryukov Decision (unanimous) AMC Fight Nights: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament September 17, 2021 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 6–0 Alexander Grebnev Decision (unanimous) AMC Fight Nights Global: Winter Cup December 24, 2020 1 3:07 Moscow, Russia
Win 5–0 Ramazan Amirov Decision (unanimous) Gorilla Fighting 16 August 30, 2018 3 5:00 Astrakhan, Russia Welterweight debut.
Win 4–0 Makkasharip Zaynukov Decision (majority) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 6 September 23, 2028 3 5:00 Samara, Russia
Win 3–0 Giovanny Giraldo TKO (corner stoppage) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 4 May 11, 2018 2 5:00 Samara, Russia
Win 2–0 Sergey Malikov Decision (unanimous) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 3 March 4, 2018 3 5:00 Tolyatti, Russia
Win 1–0 Khabib Khabibuloev Decision (unanimous) Mixed Martial Arts Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan: Ismoili Somoni FC February 3, 2018 2 5:00 Dushanbe, Tajikistan Lightweight debut.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  2. ↑ "Боец ММА Нурулло Алиев стал первым таджиком в UFC". TopTJ.com (in Russian). 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  3. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Nurullo Aliev MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  4. ↑ "Dana White's Contender Series 55 results: 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. among five to get contracts". MMA Junkie. 20 September 2022.
  5. ↑ Hannoun, Farah; Hathaway, Ken. "Tajikistan's first UFC fighter, Nurullo Aliev, plans to 'smash' lightweight division". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  6. ↑ King, Nolan. "Undefeated Tajikistani sensation Nurullo Aliev set for UFC debut vs. Rafael Alves". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  7. ↑ Theodosi, Jamie (2023-02-25). "UFC Vegas 70: Nurullo Aliev Earns Decision Win Despite Point Deduction for Biting Rafael Alves". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  8. ↑ Tkaczuk, Michał (2023-09-16). "Mateusz Rębecki zawalczy z niepokonanym zawodnikiem na gali UFC 295 | MMAROCKS". MMA Rocks! (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  9. ↑ King, Nolan. "Nurullo Aliev announces UFC 295 withdrawal due to injury". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  10. ↑ "Jest zastępstwo! Mateusz Rębecki wystąpi na sobotniej gali UFC 295 w Nowym Jorku!". Lowking.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  11. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2025-01-04). "UFC Vegas 101 sees 2 bouts changed a week from event". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  12. ↑ McCorry, Patrick (2025-01-11). "Nurullo Aliev Returns, Wins Clear Decision Over Joe Solecki at UFC Vegas 101". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  13. ↑ "Bývalý zápasník Oktagonu Shem Rock už spoznal svojho súpera v debutovom zápase UFC". sport.aktuality.sk (in Slovak). 2025-10-26. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  14. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (2025-11-22). "UFC Qatar: Nurullo Aliev Turns Back Debuting Shem Rock". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  15. ↑ Dorff, Marcel (2026-06-10). "Mike Davis Takes on Undefeated Prospect During UFC Abu Dhabi". HEAVY. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  16. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2026-07-25). "UFC Abu Dhabi: Nurullo Aliev Wrestles Way to Victory Over Mike Davis". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  17. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2026-08-15). "Two massive title fights headline UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi". heavy.com. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
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