Ikram Aliskerov vs. Antonio Trocoli – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Ikram “The Welsh Gangster” Aliskerov will take on Antonio “Malvado” Ulberg in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 58 card.

Aliskerov brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Ulberg, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 82″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 65% striking accuracy, Aliskerov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 8.24 per minute. On the other hand, Ulberg boasts a 71% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.27 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ikram Aliskerov vs. Antonio Trocoli matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Ikram Aliskerov is coming in with a 15-1-0 record. Aliskerov will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Warlley Alves at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 in October.

Ulberg, meanwhile, is coming off a Overturned nc against Ikram Aliskerov on October 21, 2023, at DWCS 3.3 and holds a 12-3-0 (1 NC) record.

Ikram Aliskerov has a southpaw fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 33-year-old Antonio Trocoli is an orthodox fighter with a 82″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ikram Aliskerov stats

→ Aliskerov’s striking accuracy is 65%.
→ Aliskerov lands 8.24 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown average is 2.33 per 15 minutes.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown defense is 0%.

Aliskerov comes in with 65% striking accuracy, typically landing about 8.24 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ulberg fires at 71% accuracy, landing about 1.27 significant strikes per minute. Ikram Aliskerov also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.33 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ulberg’s 3.8 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Antonio Trocoli stats

→ Ulberg’s striking accuracy is 71%.
→ Ulberg lands 1.27 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ulberg’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Ulberg’s takedown average is 3.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Ulberg’s takedown defense is 100%.

Antonio spent, on average, 3:57 minutes in the Octagon, and Ikram has an average fight time of 2:09 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ikram or Antonio? Sound off in the comments.

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