Ikram Aliskerov

Ikram Aliskerov is a 31-year-old Russian southpaw middleweight with a professional record of 17-2-0 who has demonstrated explosive finishing ability across his recent UFC run. Standing 6'0" with a 76-inch reach, Aliskerov operates as a power-based striker with significant knockout threat, posting a 28.9 KO score while landing 6.86 strikes per minute at 64% accuracy.

His grappling credentials are equally notable—he averages 3.20 takedowns per 15 minutes at 60% accuracy while maintaining perfect takedown defense at 100%, though his submission average of 0.5 per 15 minutes suggests wrestling serves primarily as a setup rather than a submission-first approach. Recent performances underscore his finishing prowess: he knocked out Phil Hawes in 1:10, submitted Mario Sousa in the first round, and most recently defeated Andre Muniz via first-round TKO in April 2025.

However, a first-round knockout loss to Robert Whittaker in June 2024 exposed defensive vulnerabilities against elite striking. Since that setback, Aliskerov has rebounded with consecutive victories, including a unanimous decision over JunYong Park in October 2025 that showed improved defensive awareness.

With a 5-1 record over his last six fights, Aliskerov remains positioned as a dangerous middleweight contender seeking ranked opposition to solidify his title-hunt credentials.