Ikram Sabirovich Aliskerov[a] (born December 7, 1992) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former combat sambo competitor who competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

He started playing sports in the 5th grade, where he began attending sambo and judo classes.

[1][13] For years, Aliskerov trained under the guidance of experienced trainers who came from Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s gym.

At the age of 19, he was invited to join the “Champion” club by coach Esadull Emiragaev, where he also began training in mixed martial arts.

[19] Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov came out third in the 82 kg category against Aliskerov.

[23][24][9] During Aliskerov's career as a sambist, his victories included wins over world champions like Yaroslav Amosov, Murad Kerimov,[25][26] and Raimond Magomedaliev[27][28][29][30] in combat sambo tournaments.

[31][32][33][34][35] Aliskerov would have competed for a fifth gold medal had he not lost to Alexey Ivanov (three-time sambo world champion)[36] in a closely contested final.

[38] Aliskerov then focused entirely on this sport in 2017, when he signed a contract with Brave Combat Federation.

[60] However, on July 19 it was announced that the bout was scrapped and Aliskerov would instead face Nassourdine Imavov on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294.

[61] In turn, Imavov withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by Warlley Alves.

[67] However, Muniz withdrew from the bout after he suffered a foot fracture,[68] and was replaced by promotional newcomer Antonio Trócoli.

[72] However, the bout was cancelled once again due to Muniz's and his team's visa issues and was rescheduled for April 26, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 257.