Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev
Odds, prediction and stats · Lightweight · 3 rounds · Prelims
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Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Prelims starts
- 12:00 PM ET · 9:00 AM PT · 5:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Lightweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Grant Dawson (24-3) faces Nurullo Aliev (12-0) in a lightweight bout on the prelims of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Grant Dawson has won 12 of 14 UFC fights, 2 by knockout and 5 by submission. Nurullo Aliev has won 4 of 4 UFC fights, all of them on the scorecards, and comes in on 4 wins in a row.
Nurullo Aliev is 7 years younger. Grant Dawson spends 66% of fight time in control, better than 99% of active UFC fighters. Nurullo Aliev spends 59% of fight time in control, better than 98% of active UFC fighters. Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev have 1 common UFC opponent: Joe Solecki.
No sportsbook has posted odds on this fight yet; this page updates when one does.
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC, with the most recent meeting for each.
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When is Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev?
Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev. The prelims starts at 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT, 5:00 PM UK).
Where is Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev?
Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev takes place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How can I watch Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev?
ufc.com lists the prelims on Paramount+.
What are the odds for Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev?
No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev?
The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev is the next UFC card.
How many rounds is Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev's records?
Grant Dawson is 24-3 (12-2 in the UFC). Nurullo Aliev is 12-0 (4-0 in the UFC).
How old are Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev?
Grant Dawson is 32 and Nurullo Aliev is 25.
How tall are Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev, and what is their reach?
Grant Dawson is 5'10" and has a 72" reach; Nurullo Aliev is 5'10" and has a 72" reach.
Where are Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev from?
Grant Dawson fights out of Coconut Creek, Florida; Nurullo Aliev fights out of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Have Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.