Nurullo Aliev vs. Yanal Ashmouz – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 249: Dern vs. Ribas 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Nurullo “Tajik Eagle” Aliev will take on Yanal “Red Fox” Jubli in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 249 card.

Aliev brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Jubli, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Aliev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.5 per minute. On the other hand, Jubli boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.94 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Nurullo Aliev vs. Yanal Ashmouz matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 24-year-old, Nurullo Aliev is coming in with a 9-0-0 record. Aliev will be fighting for the first time since a win via majority decision against Rafael Alves at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen in February.

Jubli, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Nurullo Aliev on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady and holds a 8-1-0 record.

Nurullo Aliev has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 29-year-old Yanal Ashmouz is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Nurullo Aliev stats

→ Aliev’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Aliev lands 2.5 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aliev’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Aliev’s takedown average is 3.06 per 15 minutes.
→ Aliev’s takedown defense is 0%.

Aliev comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.5 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Jubli fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 2.94 significant strikes per minute. Nurullo Aliev also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.06 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Jubli’s 4.8 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Yanal Ashmouz stats

→ Jubli’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Jubli lands 2.94 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jubli’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Jubli’s takedown average is 4.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Jubli’s takedown defense is 60%.

Yanal spent, on average, 10:25 minutes in the Octagon, and Nurullo has an average fight time of 9:48 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Nurullo or Yanal? Sound off in the comments.

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