Ikram Aliskerov and Brunno Ferreira are in action at UFC Baku, with both fighters putting power on display. The bout is live now on Paramount+.
Ikram Aliskerov and Brunno Ferreira are currently locked in a middleweight contest at UFC Baku, with both fighters showcasing the power that has defined their respective careers. The bout is streaming live on Paramount+.
Aliskerov enters the fight carrying an 18-2-0 record and represents one of the more complete weapons in the middleweight division. The 33-year-old Russian, who trains out of KHK MMA, is a southpaw standing six feet tall with a 76-inch reach spanning 193 cm. His numbers are striking in every sense — he lands 6.86 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 64 percent, and he backs that up with 3.2 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, making him a genuine two-way threat.
Ferreira, known as "The Hulk," brings a 15-4-0 record into the cage representing Brazil and Brazilian TKO. The 33-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach. He lands 3.77 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and mixes in 1.25 takedown attempts per 15 minutes alongside 0.8 submission attempts, giving him a well-rounded approach to complement his power reputation.
Why it matters
- Aliskerov's elite striking volume and accuracy make him one of the division's most dangerous finishers
- Ferreira's submission attempts add a grappling dimension that could complicate Aliskerov's takedown-heavy game plan
- Both men are 33 and operating in a prime window, raising the stakes for divisional positioning
- A win for either fighter carries significant weight in a crowded middleweight landscape
