Nassourdine Imavov vs Ikram Aliskerov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Nassourdine Imavov will take on Ikram Aliskerov in the Middleweight Bout. You can view the full UFC 294 card.

Imavov brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Aliskerov, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Imavov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.55 per minute. On the other hand, Aliskerov boasts a 60% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.25 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 29-year-old, Nassourdine Imavov is coming in with a 12-4-0 (1 NC) record. Imavov will be fighting for the first time since a nc via CNC against Chris Curtis at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in June.

Aliskerov, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Phil Hawes on June 10, 2023, at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo and holds a 14-1-0 record.

Nassourdine Imavov has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 32-year-old Ikram Aliskerov is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ 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.

Nassourdine Imavov stats

→ Imavov’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Imavov lands 4.55 significant strikes per minute.
→ Imavov’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Imavov’s takedown average is 1.09 per 15 minutes.
→ Imavov’s takedown defense is 72%.

Imavov comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.55 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Aliskerov fires at 60% accuracy, landing about 6.25 significant strikes per minute. Nassourdine Imavov also has a 31% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.09 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Aliskerov’s 3.47 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Ikram Aliskerov stats

→ Aliskerov’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Aliskerov lands 6.25 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown average is 3.47 per 15 minutes.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown defense is 0%.

Ikram spent, on average, 2:10 minutes in the Octagon, and Nassourdine has an average fight time of 13:44 minutes.

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

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