Nurullo Aliev

Nurullo Aliev (; 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.

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.

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. Aliev became the first Tajikistani fighter to compete in the UFC.

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

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

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

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

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

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

Mixed martial arts record Win

Mike Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Shaqueme Rock Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker

Al Rayyan, Qatar Win

Joe Solecki Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Rafael Alves Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Josh Wick TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 55

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kirill Kryukov Decision (unanimous) AMC Fight Nights: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament

Moscow, Russia Win

Alexander Grebnev Decision (unanimous) AMC Fight Nights Global: Winter Cup

Moscow, Russia Win

Ramazan Amirov Decision (unanimous) Gorilla Fighting 16

Astrakhan, Russia Win

Makkasharip Zaynukov Decision (majority) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 6

Samara, Russia Win

Giovanny Giraldo TKO (corner stoppage) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 4

Samara, Russia Win

Sergey Malikov Decision (unanimous) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 3

Tolyatti, Russia Win

Khabib Khabibuloev Decision (unanimous) Mixed Martial Arts Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan: Ismoili Somoni FC

Dushanbe, Tajikistan