Nurullo Aliev vs Joe Solecki Prediction: the American won’t cope with the opponent

Prediction for the MMA match which will take place on January 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Nurullo Aliev

Nurullo Aliev is undefeated so far and is probably the most popular mixed martial arts representative from Tajikistan. In amateurs he twice managed to become world champion in Pankration, in professionals he debuted in 2018, had several fights in Russian promotions and after the triumph at Contender Series received an invitation to the UFC. Here he has fought only once so far and defeated Rafael Alves by majority decision.

Nurullo trains and prepares for fights mainly in Russia, where he also has a large army of fans.

In November 2023 he had a serious knee surgery and was out of action for a long period of time, and now he's back in the cage.

Joe Solecki

The 31-year-old American has had eight fights in the UFC, but he's been on a tear lately, losing his last two fights (with Drakkar Klose rattling him with a slam in the first round).

Joe Solecki is an unremarkable middle class fighter, and his days in the UFC are apparently numbered. His major accomplishments include a points victory over Jim Miller (in 2021) and very strong skills in the parterre.

Expert Betting Tips

Joe Solecki is very good in the parterre, plus in his asset can be credited and experience, in the UFC he is far from new. In general, the opponent for Aliev is not bad, but quite passable. We do not see how the American will cope with the pace and pressure from Nurullo and in the second half of the fight, we believe that he will inevitably slump.