Ikram Aliskerov biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Dagestan, Russia

Ikram Sabirovich Aliskerov is a Dagestani professional mixed martial artist and sambist. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He was born in Kasumkent, Dagestan, Russia.
2. He is an international master of sport in combat sambo.
3. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
4. He competes in the middleweight division.
5. He is fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan.
6. Before joining the UFC, he competed in Fight Star, Tech-Krep Fighting Championship, Fight Nights Global and BRAVE Combat Federation.
7. He is 6’0″ tall.
8. He holds a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 1 loss.
9. On April 26, 2012, he made his professional MMA debut.
10. From 2013 to 2017, he won seven gold medals in sambo tournaments.
11. On September 13, 2022, he submitted Mario Sousa at “Dana White’s Contender Series 54” in Enterprise, Nevada.
12. On May 6, 2023, he made his UFC debut.
13. On December 7, 2023, he turned 31.

TIMELINE

2023

• On May 6, 2023, he knocked out Phil Hawes at “UFC 288” in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
• On October 21, 2023, he defeated Warlley Alves via technical knockout at “UFC 294” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

2024

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