- Islam Dulatov vs Wellington Turman
- UFC Abu Dhabi Event
- Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Islam Dulatov is set to face Wellington Turman in the Octagon at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The initial betting odds show Dulatov at -900 and Turman at +600.
Islam “The Ripper” Dulatov enters this match with a professional record of 12 wins and 1 loss (12-1-0). The 27-year-old fighter weighs 170 lbs and stands 6’3″ tall, with a reach of 75 inches. Wellington “The Prodigy” Turman stands at 6’0″ and also weighs in at 170 lbs, bringing an 18-8-0 record into the fight. At 30 years old, Turman has a reach of 72 inches. When it comes to striking statistics, Dulatov averages 8.78 significant strikes landed per minute compared to Turman’s 3.23. Dulatov achieves a striking accuracy of 54%, while Turman lands 51% of his attempts. In terms of defense, Dulatov allows 4.24 significant strikes per minute, whereas Turman absorbs 4.17. Dulatov successfully defends against 50% of strikes thrown at him, and Turman deflects 45%.
| UFC Abu Dhabi | Islam Dulatov | Wellington Turman |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -900 | +600 |
| Record | 12-1-0 | 18-8-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 3:25 | 10:44 |
| Height | 6’3″ | 6’0″ |
| Weight | 170 lbs | 170 lbs |
| Reach | 75″ | 72″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 8.78 | 3.23 |
| Striking Accuracy | 54% | 51% |
In grappling exchanges, Islam Dulatov demonstrates superiority with an average of 2.20 takedowns per 15 minutes. He successfully completes 85% of his takedown attempts and defends against 85% of the takedowns thrown his way. In contrast, Turman completes only 20% of his takedown attempts and defends against 42% of his opponents’ takedowns. When it comes to submissions, Dulatov attempts just 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes, while Turman is more aggressive, going for 0.8 submissions per three rounds.
Islam Dulatov’s last fight was against Adam Fugitt, where he secured a victory with a punch in the first round. Fugitt landed 16 out of 29 strikes, while Dulatov achieved 23 out of 44. In significant strikes, Fugitt successfully landed 14 of 27 attempts, amounting to a 51% accuracy rate and hitting 5 of 16 strikes aimed at the head. Dulatov matched this efficiency, landing 21 of 41 significant strikes, with 17 of 37 targeting the head. It is noteworthy that 92% of Fugitt’s significant strikes and 76% of Dulatov’s were thrown at distance.
In Wellington Turman’s recent fight, he was up against Jared Gooden and suffered a loss via rear-naked choke in the second round. Gooden achieved an impressive 81% on his significant strikes from a distance, while Turman had an 86% accuracy on his own. Turman landed 64% of his total significant strikes, with 37 out of 57 finding their mark, including 27 out of 47 head strikes. Gooden, on the other hand, executed 53 out of 83 significant strikes and successfully landed 33 out of 59 aimed at the head. In total strikes, Gooden connected with 62 out of 95 while Turman hit 46 out of 73 attempts.
Notable Upcoming Bouts to Watch
Keep an eye on the fight between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune. Kuniev arrives with a record of 13-3-1 (1 NC). At 34 years old, he weighs 240 lbs and stands 6’4″ tall, with a reach of 76 inches. Fortune enters the Octagon at 259 lbs and 6’0″, carrying a record of 18-3-0 (2 NC) at 36 years of age. In wrestling stats, Kuniev takes opponents to the ground 0.98 times every 15 minutes, while Fortune achieves 3.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. In terms of striking, Kuniev hits an average of 3.94 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 54%. Fortune, conversely, lands 50% of his strikes, averaging 2.00 strikes per minute.
Another fight to note features Thomas Petersen against Valter Walker. Walker boasts a record of 15-1-0, weighing 244 lbs with a height of 6’6″ and a reach of 78 inches. Petersen comes in at 6’1″ and weighs 250 lbs, bringing an 11-4-0 record while being 31 years old. In grappling, Walker successfully defends 15% of takedowns while completing 69% of takedown attempts. Petersen, on the other hand, takes opponents down on 43% of his attempts and has an impressive takedown defense rate of 87%. In striking, Walker absorbs 2.85 strikes per minute while delivering 2.00 strikes, while Petersen absorbs 2.61 strikes per minute and lands 3.10 per minute.
Will Islam Dulatov emerge victorious in this highly anticipated UFC matchup?
Prediction: Back Islam Dulatov (-900)
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