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Ikram Aliskerov

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15-2-0 (W-L-D)

6

Wins by Knockout

5

Wins by Submission

7

First Round Finishes

Ikram Aliskerov

athlete record

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Learn more about Ikram Aliskerov's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Makhachkala, Russia
Fighting style
Sambo
Age
31
Height
72.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
May. 6, 2023
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
40.00
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Six wins by KO, five by submission (3 kimura, guillotine, armbar)
     
  • Has won seven of his last eight
     
  • Seven first-round finishes
     
  • Owns wins over UFC vets Nah-Shon Burrell and Denis Tiuliulin
     
  • Lone loss in 2019 to UFC vet Khamzat Chimaev

UFC on ABC (6/22/24) Aliskerov was knocked out by Robert Whittaker at 1:49 of the first round

UFC 294 (10/21/23) Aliskerov stopped Warlley Alves via strikes at 2:07 of the first round 

UFC 288 (5/6/23) Aliskerov knocked out Phil Hawes at 2:10 of the first round 

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6

Episode eight (9/13/22) Aliskerov submitted Mario Sousa via kimura at 2:09 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with wrestling as a kid then transitioned to MMA. Turned pro in 2012

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? That's my main goal in my career now, to get to the UFC.

What ranks and titles have you held? World and European sambo world champion, Sambo world cup champion

Combat Sambo accolades:

Fédération Internationale de Sambo

  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) World Championship Gold Medalist in 2016 at 90kg
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) World Cup Championship Gold Medalist in 2014 at 82kg 
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) World Cup Championship Gold Medalist in 2015 at 90kg

World Combat Sambo Federation

  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) World Championship Gold Medalist in 2012 at 82kg

European Sambo Federation

  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) European Championship Gold Medalist in 2017 at 82kg

European Combat Sambo Federation

  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) European Championship Gold Medalist in 2012 at 82kg

All-Russian Sambo Federation

  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Cup of Russia in Combat Sambo Gold Medalist in 2013 at 82kg
  • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Russian Combat Sambo Championship Silver Medalist in 2017 at 82kg