Ikram Aliskerov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division of the UFC. He is an accomplished combat sambo competitor, having won the world championship in combat sambo four times (FIAS & WCSF) and the European championship twice (ESF & ECSF).
Now, Aliskerov is set to fight Robert Whittaker, the former UFC middleweight champion. This matchup will be between Aliskerov’s combat sambo expertise and Whittaker’s well-rounded MMA skills. Let’s check out other details.
Ikram Aliskerov Unveiled: Age, Height, Record, Stats, and More
Aliskerov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist with an impressive record of 15 wins and 1 loss. He stands 6 feet tall (183 cm) and reaches 76 inches (193 cm). At 31 years old, he is an experienced fighter.
Aliskerov is a decorated combat sambo competitor. He has won the world championship in that discipline four times (FIAS & WCSF) and holds two European combat sambo titles (ESF & ECSF).
After his success in combat sambo, Aliskerov signed with the UFC. His UFC debut was on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288, where he faced Phil Hawes. Aliskerov won that fight via knockout in the first round, showcasing his finishing ability.
Aliskerov was withdrawn from that fight to replace an unwell Khamzat Chimaev and will now face former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the main event at UFC on ABC 6 on June 22, 2024.
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Despite Aliskerov’s impressive start in the UFC, this bout against Whittaker is his most formidable test. It will be interesting to observe how Aliskerov’s grappling and submission skills, honed in combat sambo, fare against a veteran competitor like Whittaker in the MMA arena.
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