Ikram Aliskerov targets 'big name' for UFC event in Abu Dhabi

Ikram Aliskerov defeated Brunno Ferreira by unanimous decision at UFC Baku on Saturday, signaling his pursuit of higher-profile opposition. The middleweight controlled extended sequences on the ground and held steady on the feet during the UFC Baku bout with Ferreira (15-4). In a post-fight interview, Aliskerov said he wants a big-name opponent and identified the UFC's October Abu Dhabi card as a preferred timeline. He noted final matchmaking rests with Mick Maynard and Hunter Campbell and expressed readiness for any name they propose. Aliskerov is now 5-1 in the UFC and 18-2 overall; his UFC loss is to Robert Whittaker, and Khamzat Chimaev previously called him a tough opponent.