The UFC Saudi Arabia is all set to take place later this weekend in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. This is the first time the promotion is going to the land of Sheikhs to conduct a massive event. Initially, the marine vent was headlined by Khamzat Chimaev taking on Robert Whittaker in the main event, but later, the Wolf bowed out of the fight due to an injury.
Therefore, Ikram Aliskerov stepped in on short notice to challenge Whittaker. The Russian fighter was captured by a certain UFC legend, which gained much attention from the MMA world.
Ikram Aliskerov Spotted with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Many claimed Aliskerov’s decision to fight Whittaker on short notice in the octagon was not the wisest decision. Ikram is a versatile fighter who is well-versed in the art of striking and grappling but has never faced anyone of the caliber of Robert Whittaker in the octagon.
Ahead of the high-octane clash, the 31-year-old was spotted with the Eagle Khabib Nurmagomedov in a recent snap uploaded online, and the fans were quick to react on social media.
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Social media made it clear that, with Khabib in his corner, Aliskerov might emerge victorious in the cage against the former world Middleweight champion. One social media user pointed out that Ikram is part of Abdulmanap’s plan, and one claimed that Khabib’s father was on his side when competing in Sambo.
Ikram Aliskerov is touted to become one of the top middleweights in the UFC, but the man has yet to be ranked.
It’ll be interesting to see how Aliskerov deals with Whittaker in the octagon throughout five rounds in the cage.
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