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UFC 333’s Grant Dawson: Timing is Everything

Coming off a big win against grappler Mateusz Rębecki, Grant Dawson was thrusted right back into a fight with another grappler. Just a few months removed from his last fight, he was offered undefeated Tajik prospect, Nurullo Aliev. While he’s…

By Daniel Vreeland · Cageside Press

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:45 AM

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Grant Dawson believes his UFC 333 fight against undefeated prospect Nurullo Aliev comes at the perfect time.
Dawson wants to fight Aliev early in his career before the Tajik prospect gains more top-level experience.
Having previously faced dangerous punchers, Dawson said he welcomes another fight against a committed grappler.

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Grant Dawson believes the timing is ideal for his upcoming bout against undefeated prospect Nurullo Aliev at UFC 333. Coming off a victory over Mateusz Rębecki, Dawson welcomes another grappling-heavy matchup and prefers facing high-level wrestlers rather than heavy punchers.

Dawson emphasized that fighting Aliev early in his career provides a critical advantage before the Tajik fighter gains more experience. Confident in earning the victory, Dawson expects his veteran octagon experience to be the decisive factor when they meet on the preliminary card.

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