Overview
- Ikram Aliskerov defeated Brunno Ferreira by unanimous decision at UFC Baku, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27 on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
- After an accidental low blow briefly paused the opening round, Aliskerov shifted from striking to takedowns and sustained top control for the remainder of the fight.
- The victory is Aliskerov’s third straight since his loss to Robert Whittaker and moves his UFC record to 5-1 and his overall record to 18-2.
- Ferreira entered the bout as a Dana White’s Contender Series alum known for stoppage wins over Phil Hawes, Gregory Rodrigues and Jackson McVey, but he was repeatedly neutralized by Aliskerov’s grappling and submission threats.
- Aliskerov used his octagon interview to directly ask UFC matchmakers, including Hunter Campbell, for a top-15 opponent and has suggested fighting on the Abu Dhabi card in October, a move that could accelerate his jump into higher-profile matchups.