Azerbaijani MMA fighter Alim Nabiyev is set to compete in his next fight at the VFL 1 tournament.

According to Offsideplus.az, his opponent will be Mike Mathetha, known as "Blood Diamond".

The fight is scheduled to take place on September 12 in Dubai, UAE, and will be the co-main event of the evening.

The 31-year-old Alim has fought three times in professional MMA, winning all his bouts. He has secured victory twice by knockout and once by decision.

Tournament details:

Tournament: VFL 1 (Professional MMA)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Date: September 12, 2026