Anthony Hernandez vs. Ikram Aliskerov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez will take on Ikram Aliskerov in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 298 card.

Hernandez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Aliskerov, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 62% striking accuracy, Hernandez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.33 per minute. On the other hand, Aliskerov boasts a 65% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.24 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Anthony Hernandez vs. Ikram Aliskerov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Anthony Hernandez is coming in with a 11-2-0 (1 NC) record. Hernandez will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill in May.

Aliskerov, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Anthony Hernandez on May 20, 2023, at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 and holds a 15-1-0 record.

Anthony Hernandez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 32-year-old Ikram Aliskerov is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Anthony Hernandez stats

→ Hernandez’s striking accuracy is 62%.
→ Hernandez lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hernandez’s takedown accuracy is 57%.
→ Hernandez’s takedown average is 6.79 per 15 minutes.
→ Hernandez’s takedown defense is 63%.

Hernandez comes in with 62% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.33 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Aliskerov fires at 65% accuracy, landing about 8.24 significant strikes per minute. Anthony Hernandez also has a 57% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 6.79 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Aliskerov’s 2.33 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Ikram Aliskerov stats

→ Aliskerov’s striking accuracy is 65%.
→ Aliskerov lands 8.24 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown average is 2.33 per 15 minutes.
→ Aliskerov’s takedown defense is 0%.

Ikram spent, on average, 2:09 minutes in the Octagon, and Anthony has an average fight time of 7:44 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Anthony or Ikram? Sound off in the comments.

You can view the scheduled UFC 298 fight card, upcoming UFC schedule 2023, and latest MMA news.