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Lightweight

Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev

Grant Dawson
United States

Grant Dawson

“KGD”

24-3-1

VS
Nurullo Aliev
Tajikistan

Nurullo Aliev

“Tajik Eagle”

12-0

Fight night

24 October 2026 · Prelims2 card

Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key takeaways

  • Grant Dawson (24-3-1) faces Nurullo Aliev (12-0) at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on 24 October 2026.
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Tale of the tape

Grant DawsonNurullo Aliev
24-3-1Record12-0
32Age on fight night25
5′10″ (178 cm)Height5′10″ (178 cm)
72″ (183 cm)Reach72″ (183 cm)
155 lb (70.3 kg)Weight155 lb (70.3 kg)
SwitchStanceOrthodox
American Top TeamTeamKaizen MMA
Cambria, Wisconsin, United StatesFromDushanbe, Tajikistan

Form going into the fight

Grant Dawson

  1. WMateusz Rebeckisubmission R3 4:422026
  2. LManuel TorresKO/TKO R1 2:252025
  3. WDiego Ferreiraunanimous decision2025
  4. WRafa GarciaKO/TKO R2 1:422024
  5. WJoe Soleckiunanimous decision2024

Nurullo Aliev

  1. WMike Davisunanimous decision2026
  2. WShaqueme Rockunanimous decision2025
  3. WJoe Soleckiunanimous decision2025
  4. WRafael Alvesmajority decision2023
  5. WJosh WickKO/TKO R1 4:362022

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