UFC

Ikram Aliskerov

UFC18-2-0

Division
Middleweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
6' 0"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
76"
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
7
Wins by submission
5
Wins by decision
6

Striking accuracy

60%

27 landed · 45 attempted

Takedown accuracy

33%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-10-21 to 2026-06-27

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Ikram Aliskerov Bio

Ikram Aliskerov is a Russian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division. The UFC lists him as active, with Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, as his birthplace. He began wrestling as a child, later transitioned to mixed martial arts, and turned professional in 2012. Aliskerov’s combat-sports background includes sambo, where he earned world, World Cup and European championship honors before establishing himself in professional MMA.

Aliskerov earned his UFC opportunity through Dana White’s Contender Series, submitting Mario Sousa in September 2022. He made his UFC debut against Phil Hawes in May 2023 and followed that with a first-round stoppage of Warlley Alves at UFC 294. After a June 2024 knockout loss to former champion Robert Whittaker, he rebounded with victories over Andre Muniz in April 2025, JunYong Park in October 2025 and Brunno Ferreira in June 2026. His documented style is sambo-based, and his southpaw stance, grappling ability and finishing threat define his approach.

Record
18-2-0
Division
Middleweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
6' 0"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
76"
Leg reach
40.00
Birth date
Dec 7, 1992 (age 33)
Age
33
Country
Russia

Ikram Aliskerov Questions & Answers

What division does Ikram Aliskerov compete in?

Ikram Aliskerov competes in the UFC middleweight division.

What are Ikram Aliskerov’s height and reach?

He is listed at 6 feet tall with a 76-inch reach.

What is Ikram Aliskerov’s fighting style?

The UFC identifies Ikram Aliskerov’s style as sambo and lists him as a southpaw. His background emphasizes wrestling, grappling and submission skills, complemented by effective striking.

How did Ikram Aliskerov enter the UFC?

He earned his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series by submitting Mario Sousa in the first round in September 2022.

What are notable milestones in Ikram Aliskerov’s UFC career?

Notable milestones include his promotional debut victory over Phil Hawes in May 2023, a stoppage win over Warlley Alves at UFC 294 in October 2023, a knockout victory over Andre Muniz in April 2025, and decision wins over JunYong Park in October 2025 and Brunno Ferreira in June 2026.

What combat-sambo titles has Ikram Aliskerov won?

Ikram Aliskerov has won world and European combat-sambo championships, as well as Sambo World Cup titles. The UFC profile records championship wins across multiple sambo organizations.