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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: THURSDAY, 22ND OCTOBER, 2026 TOPIC: YOUR DIVINE IDENTITY MEMORISE: "Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD." - Isaiah 52:11 KJV READ: 1 Peter 2:9-11 KJV [9] But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light: [10] Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. [11] Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; MESSAGE: There was a story of an eagle that a mother hen hatched. For years, the eagle behaved like a chicken - scratching for worms and never soaring as an eagle should. That continued until one day, the eagle saw another eagle flying in the sky and was intrigued by the way it spread its wings and soared in the sky. Somehow, the eagle felt it could also do the same thing; so it opened up its wings and began to fly. That was when the eagle realised that it was not a chicken, but an eagle that was born to soar. Beloved, if you don't recognise your identity in Christ, you will remain a slave to the things Jesus went to the cross to deliver you from. You will struggle for worms with other chickens when you should be soaring high in the sky and diving to get your meals without stress. Knowing your divine identity will empower you to overcome whatever struggles you face as you will understand that Jesus has paid the price for you to be free. You cannot know who you are in God if you don't spend time in His word. Your divine identity can only be revealed to you through God's word. The more you spend time reading and studying God's word, the more His light will shine upon your heart to show you who you are in Him. Psalm 119:130 says that the entrance of God's word gives light and understanding to the simple. It doesn't matter your background or status: once you come to Christ, you have become royalty. Revelation 1:6 says that Jesus has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father. Today's Bible reading also reveals that if you are a child of God, you are royalty. Beloved, you are God's chosen vessel and an ambassador for Christ (2 Cointhians 5:20). This means that there are things you cannot do, and one of them is to live in sin. Today's memory Verse says that we should keep ourselves clean because we bear the vessels of the Lord. If you bear the vessel of the Lord, no unclean thing should be found in you. You must steer clear of anything that represents sin and unrighteousness. Princes should not be found naked in public. Sin makes people naked, and your divine identity as a royal priesthood forbids this. REFLECTION: Do you know and walk in your divine identity? HYMN 7 I AM THINE O LORD 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith, And be closer drawn to Thee. CHORUS: Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the power of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in Thine. 3 Oh the pure delight of a single hour, That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know, Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach, Till I rest in peace with Thee.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: THURSDAY OCTOBER 22ND 2026. TOPIC: YOUR DIVINE IDENTITY MEMORISE Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. - (Isaiah 52:11) BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 2:9-11 (KJV) 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; MESSAGE There was a story of an eagle that a mother hen hatched. For years, the eagle behaved like a chicken scratching for worms and never soaring as an eagle should. That continued until one day, the eagle saw another eagle flying in the sky and was intrigued by the way it spread its wings and soared in the sky. Somehow, the eagle felt it could also do the same thing; so it opened up its wings and began to fly. That was when the eagle realised that it was not a chicken, but an eagle that was born to soar. Beloved, if you don't recognise your identity in Christ, you will remain a slave to the things Jesus went to the cross to deliver you from. You will struggle for worms with other chickens when you should be soaring high in the sky and diving to get your meals without stress. Knowing your divine identity will empower you to overcome whatever struggles you face, as you will understand that Jesus has paid the price for you to be free. You cannot know who you are in God if you don't spend time in His word. Your divine identity can only be revealed to you through God's word. The more you spend time reading and studying God's word, the more His light will shine upon your heart to show you who you are in Him. Psalm 119:130 says that the entrance of God's word gives light and understanding to the simple. It doesn't matter your background or status; once you come to Christ, you have become royalty. Revelation 1:6 says that Jesus has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father. Today's Bible reading also reveals that if you are a child of God, you are royalty. Beloved, you are God's chosen vessel and an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). This means that there are things you cannot do, and one of them is to live in sin. Today's memory verse says that we should keep ourselves clean because we bear the vessels of the Lord. If you bear the vessel of the Lord, no unclean thing should be found in you. You must steer clear of anything that represents sin and unrighteousness. Princes should not be found naked in public. Sin makes people naked, and your divine identity as a royal priesthood forbids this. REFLECTION Do you know and walk in your divine identity? AUTHOR: Pastor E. A. Adeboye BIBLE IN ONE YEAR LUKE 3 - 4 HYMN 7 - I AM THINE O LORD 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, and it told Thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to Thee. REFRAIN Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died; draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, by the pow'r of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain] 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour that before Thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain]

Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev Grant Dawson At 32 years old (born February 20, 1994), the 5'10" switch fighter (72" reach) from Stromsburg, Nebraska (fights out of Coconut Creek, Florida, trains at American Top Team) enters with a pro record of 24-3-1. He has 5 KO/TKOs, 14 submissions, and 5 decisions. UFC record sits at 12-2-1. Background and path: Born in Cambria, Wisconsin, and raised mostly in small town Stromsburg. Initially focused on football, took up wrestling to improve that and eventually committed to it after high school (40-8 senior season at Cross County Community School). Homeschooled earlier, dealt with dyslexia, skipped college, and turned pro in 2014. Midwest regional run featured a high finish rate, largely rear-naked chokes (plus a triangle and armbar), including a KCFA title and DWCS submission of Adrian Diaz for a UFC contract. Moved through Glory MMA before settling at American Top Team in 2022. UFC path includes early featherweight success before the move to lightweight: RNC of Michael Trizano (Performance of the Night), decision over Julian Erosa, later RNC of Darrick Minner, decision over Nad Narimani, KO of Leonardo Santos (another Performance of the Night), RNC of Jared Gordon, RNC of Mark Madsen, decision over Damir Ismagulov, KO loss to King Green (R1, 0:33), decision over Joe Solecki, TKO of Rafa Garcia, decision over Diego Ferreira, TKO loss to Manuel Torres (R1, 2:25), and RNC of Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 328. Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Holds among the highest control time percentages in lightweight history. Strengths: Persistent wrestling entries and elite top control (frequently 7+ minutes of control in wins). High level rear-naked choke threat once on the back or in transitions. Functional striking to set up level changes (kicks, knees, elbows) and ability to grind or finish from dominant positions. Proven durability and cardio in extended grappling against solid opposition (Solecki, Ferreira, Ismagulov). Experience managing other wrestlers and finding submissions or clear control rounds. Weaknesses: Vulnerable to early power striking. Both UFC losses came by TKO in the first round. Can be rocked or dropped when standing. Takedown accuracy sits at 39% (volume high at 3.58 per 15 minutes, but efficiency is average). Striking defense is modest (around 45%), and he absorbs more than ideal if opponents refuse to grapple early. Relies heavily on getting the fight to the mat and controlling from there, prolonged stand up against accurate power can expose the chin. Nurullo Aliev At 25 years old (born December 8, 2000 per UFC and most major listings, but some regional/Tajik sources list October 16, 1999), the 5'10" orthodox fighter (72" reach) from Dushanbe, Tajikistan (trains at Kaizen MMA and Kill Cliff FC in Florida) enters with a pro record of 12-0. He has 2 KO/TKOs and 10 decisions. UFC record sits at 4-0. Background and path: Fourth of six siblings. Energetic as a child and got into fights at school, so began wrestling around age 10-12 alongside older brothers. Accumulated youth and amateur titles including World Youth MMA Championships, two time World Pankration champion, two time Asian Pankration champion, and Asian Combat Sambo champion. Turned pro in early 2018 on the Russian and Tajik regional circuit (Ismoili Somoni, Battle on the Volga, Gorilla Fighting, AMC/Eagle FC). Built a 7-0 record before DWCS, mostly decisions against regional opposition (unanimous decision over Kirill Kryukov, unanimous over Alexander Grebnev, unanimous over Ramazan Amirov, majority over Makkasharip Zaynukov, corner stoppage TKO of Rasul Mamedbekov). Earned a UFC contract with a first round TKO of Josh Wick on DWCS via ground-and-pound. UFC debut majority decision over Rafael Alves (point deduction for a bite in R1). Unanimous decisions over Joe Solecki, Shem Rock, and Mike Davis. First fighter from Tajikistan in the UFC and the first to win inside the Octagon. Blue belt in jiu-jitsu. Self describes as a “mountain guy” with a strong grappling environment at his gym. Strengths: High volume and relatively accurate wrestling (3.48 takedowns per 15 minutes at 51% accuracy in the UFC). Excellent takedown defense (80%). Low absorption rate (1.59 SApM) and solid striking defense (55%) while mixing entries. Strong control and smothering top game that banks rounds even without constant damage (visible in the Davis fight with multiple successful takedowns and position). Durability and ability to fight full 15-minute decisions. Functional striking to close distance and opportunistic ground-and-pound once on top. Weaknesses: Extremely low finishing rate. Only two career knockouts and zero submissions. Submission average is just 0.5 per 15 minutes, as he rarely advances control into serious locks. Can grind and stall without generating clear damage or advancement (some rounds against Rock and Davis were more positional than dominant). Occasional fouling issues (point deduction for biting Alves’ finger, other cage-grab or illegal-strike moments). Striking volume and precision remain lower at pure range (2.29 SLpM, 44% accuracy). Untested against an opponent who matches or exceeds his wrestling volume and top control for a full fight. Stylistic Breakdown & Key Matchup Factors Size & physicality: Identical height and reach at natural lightweight. Neither has shown a decisive power or strength edge on available tape. Dawson’s longer UFC sample includes more high level grappling exchanges. Aliev has looked physically capable holding or reversing against Solecki, Rock, and Davis. Striking: Dawson lands at a higher rate and accuracy in the UFC (3.14 SLpM, 51%) with more body work and opportunistic power once positions open. Aliev is more selective (2.29 SLpM, 44%) and absorbs less. Neither is an elite striker. Dawson’s recent losses show he can be hurt early, Aliev has not been finished or heavily rocked in the UFC but has not faced the same early heat. If the fight stays standing for extended periods, Dawson’s volume and experience give him the slight edge, but both prefer to close distance. Grappling/Wrestling: Both are dedicated wrestlers who will initiate. Dawson’s control time and rear-naked choke success rate are proven against quality opposition (Solecki, Ferreira, Rebecki). Aliev’s takedown accuracy and defense numbers are strong. Aliev chaims singles, doubles, and trips, then rides or lands short strikes. Dawson chains to the back more effectively and finishes from there. Common opponent Solecki was controlled by both (Dawson more completely). Edge leans to Dawson in converting control into threat and finishing, but Aliev’s volume and defense make sustained bottom time for Dawson far from automatic. This is the first time Dawson has faced someone equally interested in taking him down. Pace & cardio: Both have shown the ability to sustain output and control across three rounds. Aliev’s UFC fights have all gone the distance. Dawson has finished late but also gone the full 15 against durable wrestlers. Expect a grappling-heavy pace with limited early fade from either. Intangibles Pioneer status: Aliev is the first Tajikistani fighter in the UFC and carries the weight of representing a country with limited MMA infrastructure. Fouls: Aliev was deducted a point for biting Alves’ finger and has had other minor infractions. Common opponent: Both defeated Joe Solecki by unanimous decision. Dawson’s control time was higher in that bout. Personal context: Dawson has spoken publicly about becoming a father and the urgency it adds. Coverage around the Rebecki fight noted personal family circumstances in the days prior. Wise Prediction Dawson will look to initiate wrestling early or counter Aliev’s entries, chain to the back or top control, and either land ground-and-pound or hunt the rear-naked choke that has finished multiple UFC opponents. Aliev will match that wrestling volume, use his takedown defense and accuracy to contest or reverse positions, and look to ride out control time or land opportunistic strikes to bank rounds the way he did against Davis, Solecki, and Rock. Both have stated they expect and welcome a grappling heavy fight. and I don't think they are lying like Boser did last week. Dawson’s deeper experience converting control into finishes or clear rounds, higher submission rate, and proven ability against similar styles give him the more reliable paths once positions open. Aliev’s takedown metrics, defense, low absorption, and undefeated decision record keep him live to neutralize Dawson’s best weapon and control large portions of the fight. The matchup is competitive and favors the fighter who better manages the first exchanges and wins the position battle. Picks: 1. Grant Dawson by decision. 34% (MY PICK) - Clearest path if the wrestling largely cancels or Dawson edges control without finishing. His volume of top time against Solecki, Ferreira, and others, combined with Aliev’s preference for grinding, makes a clear 29-28 or 30-27 realistic if Dawson stays disciplined and avoids early damage. 2. Grant Dawson by submission in any round. 26% - His primary finishing path. Multiple UFC rear-naked chokes (Rebecki, Gordon, Madsen, Trizano, Minner) once he secures the back. Live if he wins the position battle and Aliev’s defense does not fully neutralize the choke threat the way some previous opponents failed to. 3. Nurullo Aliev by decision. 22% - His most realistic route. All four UFC wins are decisions, and he has controlled volume against wrestlers and strikers while absorbing little. If his takedown accuracy and defense hold up and he rides positions without getting reversed into a choke, he can bank rounds . 4. Grant Dawson KO/TKO late (R2/R3). 8% - Secondary finishing path via ground-and-pound or elbows once controlling. He has finished that way. Less likely than a submission or decision given the grappling emphasis. 5. Nurullo Aliev by KO/TKO. 5% - Lower probability. He has only two career knockouts (one corner stoppage regional, one GNP on DWCS). Dawson has been finished early by power, but Aliev has not shown consistent one-shot or combination power, at all. Last 5% of occurrences cover early stoppages either way, submission by Aliev (zero career), draw, or other low-probability endings. Best bet angle: Primary lean is Dawson on the moneyline given his edges in converting control into threat and deeper sample against wrestlers, but comes with a caution about venue and -ev's and -ov's. Dawson by decision is the safer method if Aliev’s defense limits finishes. Aliev by decision is the main underdog path if he contests positions successfully. Over 1.5 rounds is reasonable given both fighters’ preference for control and history of going the distance, under is higher upside only if Dawson lands an early choke or one of them is hurt standing (both do not consistently provide that threat). #UFC333 #VolkanovskiVsEvloev #DawsonVsAliev #UFC #Lightweight #GrantDawson #NurulloAliev