Undefeated lightweight contender Nurullo Aliev is back in action on Saturday as he takes on Mike Davis at UFC Abu Dhabi inside the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, UAE.
As the fighter with a perfect pro MMA record, Aliev heads into the match as the betting favorite with -225 UFC odds, while Davis, who’s coming off a bounce-back win in his previous bout, will be the +185 betting underdog.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Nurullo Aliev vs. Mike Davis Fight Odds
- Nurullo Aliev: -225
- Mike Davis: +185
UFC Abu Dhabi: Nurullo Aliev vs. Mike Davis: Tale of the Tape
| Nurullo Aliev | Mike Davis | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 25 | 33 |
| Height | 5’10” | 6’0” |
| Reach | 72 inches | 72.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 38 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 11-0 | 12-3 |
| Fighting Style | Wrestling | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 18% | 83% |
UFC Abu Dhabi: Nurullo Aliev vs. Mike Davis: Prediction
With the better wrestling and cardio of Aliev, I predict a decision win for him over Davis. Davis gassed him out during his previous fight with a grappling-heavy opening round. If he chooses to have the same approach against Aliev, I think he’s going to be in a lot of trouble.
Aliev is one of the best wrestlers in the 155-pound weight class, and his cardio can hold up for three rounds. If Davis gasses out in the opening round with a wrestling-heavy fight, Aliev will take full advantage in the next two to secure the victory.
Though Aliev has underrated striking, I still see him employ a fight plan to his strengths, which are wrestling and grappling. I believe he’ll take Davis down the mat and threaten with multiple submissions. But, ultimately, he’ll survive three rounds, and Aliev stays undefeated.
Nurullo Aliev’s Recent Fight Results
Aliev is an undefeated MMA fighter from Tajikistan. He earned a UFC contract with a first-round stoppage win over Josh Wick at Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022. Then, he maintained his perfect record with victories over Rafael Alves, Joe Solecki, and Shem Rock in the promotion.
Mike Davis’ Recent Fight Results
Davis was a former Square Ring Promotions titleholder before the UFC signed him in 2019. Since then, he competed in seven bouts inside the octagon and recorded five wins (Thomas Gifford, Mason Jones, Viacheslav Borshchev, Natan Levy, and Mitch Ramirez) and two losses (Gilbert Burns and Fares Ziam).
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