Ikram Aliskerov defeated Bruno Ferreira by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27 across all three judges at UFC Baku. The victory extends Aliskerov's winning streak to three fights and improves his UFC record to 5-1 and overall mark to 18-2. Ferreira has now dropped back-to-back bouts, falling to 15-4.
Ikram Aliskerov claimed a dominant unanimous decision victory over Bruno Ferreira at UFC Baku on June 27, with all three judges scoring the middleweight contest 30-27 in the Russian's favor.
Aliskerov, now 18-2 overall and 5-1 inside the octagon, has put together a three-fight winning streak that continues to cement his status as one of the division's most dangerous contenders. The 33-year-old southpaw out of Russia and KHK MMA stands six feet tall with a 76-inch reach and brings elite offensive output to every performance. His striking accuracy sits at a remarkable 64 percent, and he lands an imposing 6.86 significant strikes per minute — numbers that place him among the sharpest finishers in the middleweight ranks. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuinely well-rounded threat.
Ferreira, by contrast, now finds himself on a two-fight losing skid after dropping to 15-4. Back-to-back defeats will raise serious questions about where he fits in the current middleweight picture and what adjustments are needed before his next assignment.
Why it matters
- Aliskerov's three-fight streak and 5-1 UFC record strengthen his case for a ranked middleweight opponent in his next outing.
- A clean 30-27 sweep across all judges signals the bout was not particularly competitive, underscoring the gap between the two fighters on the night.
- Ferreira's consecutive losses may push him further down the divisional ladder and could prompt matchmakers to reassess his trajectory at 185 pounds.
