Ikram Aliskerov caught the attention of Khabib Nurmagomedov with his performance in UFC Kansas City on Saturday evening.
For the first time in two years in two years, the UFC returned to Kansas City in UFC Kansas City, was led by a good weight collision between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates.
Opening the main map was a big fight in the middle weight distribution between Ikram Aliskerov and Andre Muniz, when the Russian competition looked to return to the win column.
Aliskerov Robert Whittaker used to record it in a main event in the late notification, who then suffered a cheeky Ko loss of the first round, who wanted it behind it.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov responds to the KO -victory of Ikram Aliskerov
The 32-year-old Russian seemed to be on a clear path to the title of 185 pounds before he came to Whittaker the last time, his chase to the Top Stint.
Nevertheless, Aliskerov Backed Back with a huge victory on Saturday evening again, which exactly presented why he is a dark division in the middleweight division.
With just over 20 seconds left from the first round, the Russian Muniz supported the cage, so he could not run anywhere before he landed a large left corner on his chin.
Although the Brazilian does not immediately zinc, hit the delayed reaction and Muniz was on his back, looking for the next large ground and pound shots.
Nevertheless, the 32-year-old continued to rule through the ground and pounds and the referee stepped in and called a stop to the promotion with just over nine seconds from the round.
Responding to Aliskerov's third victory under the UFC banner, former UFC Lightweight Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov responded: “Welcome Back.”
What is the next step for IKRAM Aliskerov after UFC Kansas City Win?
With his victory, Aliskerov hopes to make a fight again against a top 15 -arranged opponent, which he probably deserves.
Someone else who participated in the UFC Kansas City Card, who took a victory, was Abus Magomedov, who dominated Michel Pereira, who was then booed out of the Arena.
Magomedov will now probably take the place of the Brazilian in the top 15, making an opponent for Aliskerov next time.
If that fails, UFC fan favorite Paulo Costa will continue to look for a comeback opponent, who has not fought since June 2024.