“It is difficult to say how the fight between Aliskerov and Whittaker will turn out, because for the first time we will see Ikram against a top opponent” – Shabliy

Russian mixed martial arts fighter Alexandre Chabli told that it is difficult to imagine what the fight between Ikram Aliskerov and Australian Robert Whittaker will look like at the UFC tournament, noting that the Russian will bet on the fight.

Aliskerov replaced the representative of the United Arab Emirates Khamzat Chimaev in a fight with Whittaker at the UFC Fight Night tournament, which will be held on June 22 in Saudi Arabia.

— Ikram went through an entire camp before the fight. I know what he is capable of. Aliskerov is a very physically strong guy. He has extensive experience in his amateur career in combat sambo. Despite the fact that Aliskerov is not very well known to the general public, he is a good fighter. I know how he worked with Johnny Eblin and Yaroslav Amosov. This guy is not inferior in many ways, and even better in some ways.

Ikram in the fight with Whittaker can win through wrestling. It’s difficult to predict how the fight will go, as this is the first time we’ve seen Aliskerov against a top opponent. Training is training, but in fighting professional experience plays an important role.

I think Ikram has a chance to win, but the first few minutes of the fight will tell everything. Everything will depend on Aliskerov’s ability to transfer Robert to the ground. If he succeeds, he will be able to control his opponent and put an end to it. I think Aliskerov’s plan will be tested,” Chabliy told .

Whittaker is a former UFC middleweight champion, the 33-year-old Australian has 25 wins and seven losses in MMA. Aliskerov has 15 wins with one loss in his career.

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