Ikram Aliskerov vs Brunno Ferreira Full Fight – UFC Fight Night 280

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Published on July 2, 2026 by administrator

Ikram Aliskerov vs. Brunno Ferreira was a tactical middleweight contest on the main card of UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku. While Ferreira entered with his trademark knockout power, Aliskerov relied on his elite combat sambo background, disciplined pressure, and superior grappling to neutralize the Brazilian over three rounds, earning a dominant unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Round 1

The fight began cautiously as Ferreira stalked forward looking to land his explosive hooks, while Aliskerov stayed patient behind straight punches and quick footwork. An accidental low blow briefly halted the action before Aliskerov increased the pace. He landed a sharp knee up the middle, forced Ferreira backward, and timed a perfectly executed double-leg takedown near the halfway point of the round.

Once on top, Aliskerov showcased his grappling pedigree. He controlled Ferreira against the fence, advanced position, and mixed shoulder pressure with short elbows and measured punches. Ferreira exploded several times in an attempt to stand but was repeatedly flattened back to the mat. Although the Brazilian avoided significant damage, he spent much of the round defending rather than attacking, allowing Aliskerov to clearly bank the opening five minutes.

Round 2

Ferreira came out more aggressively, throwing heavy combinations in hopes of changing the momentum, but Aliskerov stayed composed. Crisp jabs and straight left hands disrupted Ferreira’s rhythm before another well-timed level change brought the fight back to the canvas.

From top position, Aliskerov was even more dominant. He constantly threatened submissions while maintaining excellent positional control, forcing Ferreira to defend chokes and transitions instead of mounting offense. Whenever Ferreira created space and managed to stand, Aliskerov immediately chained another takedown together, preventing any sustained striking exchanges.

Late in the round, Aliskerov landed several clean ground-and-pound shots that further emphasized his control. Ferreira’s knockout power was largely neutralized as he entered the final round needing a finish.

Round 3

Knowing he was behind on the scorecards, Ferreira pressed forward with greater urgency, throwing looping hooks and powerful overhands. Aliskerov wisely refused to engage in unnecessary firefights, answering with straight punches before changing levels once again.

Midway through the round, another successful takedown effectively sealed the contest. Aliskerov controlled Ferreira from top position, occasionally landing punches and elbows while threatening positional advances. Ferreira continued fighting hard and looked for opportunities to scramble free, but Aliskerov’s balance and pressure prevented any meaningful comeback.

As the final seconds ticked away, Aliskerov remained in complete control, confidently riding out the remainder of the fight before both men embraced at the horn.

Result: Ikram Aliskerov defeated Brunno Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

The victory highlighted Aliskerov’s evolution into a more complete mixed martial artist, as he relied heavily on wrestling and positional dominance rather than pursuing an all-out striking battle. Ferreira remained dangerous throughout but struggled to create the openings necessary to unleash his feared power, spending much of the fight defending takedowns and grappling exchanges. The win extended Aliskerov’s winning streak and strengthened his case for another matchup against a ranked middleweight opponent.

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