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Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev prediction, odds, pick for UFC 333

A preliminary lightweight clash between Grant Dawson and Nurullo Aliev is scheduled for the UFC 333 card. Dawson enters the matchup with a record of twenty-four wins, three losses, and one draw, following a submission victory over Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 328 in May, which rebounded him from a knockout loss against Manuel Torres in December 2025.

Aliev brings an undefeated twelve and zero record into the contest, having secured a unanimous decision over Mike Davis at UFC Abu Dhabi last July after previously defeating Shaqueme Rock in late 2025. Betting odds from DraftKings list Dawson narrowly favored at minus one hundred fifteen compared to Aliev at minus one-hundred five.

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