IKRAM ALISKEROV

Representing the KHK MMA gym, Russian middleweight Ikram Aliskerov began his professional journey in 2012 after establishing himself as a four-time combat sambo world champion. The Makhachkala-based southpaw initially gained prominence fighting for Brave Combat Federation before transitioning to the UFC via a successful appearance on the Contender Series. He marked his arrival in the premier organization during the spring of 2023 with a decisive knockout victory over Phil Hawes.

Aliskerov enters his upcoming bout at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez with a career record of 14-1-0. His current streak of five straight wins includes the stoppage of Hawes, which followed a string of four consecutive finishes. This impressive run consists of a unanimous decision against Nah-Shon Burrell, alongside three victories by kimura submission over Mário Sousa, Miro Jurković, and Denis Tiuliulin.