UFC 288: Phil Hawes vs Ikram Aliskerov 5/6/2023 Odds, Tips and Best Picks
Phil Hawes will take on Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 288 as part of the early prelims on Saturday, both fighters hoping to add another win to their respective records. UFC betting sites are updated in this match and you can place your bets on your best fighter.
Phil Hawes vs Ikram Aliskerov
Date & Time: Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA
TV: ESPN+
Phil Hawes vs Ikram Aliskerov Betting Odds
Hawes
Moneyline: +168
Aliskerov
Moneyline: -193
UFC 288: Phil Hawes vs Ikram Aliskerov 5/6/2023 Odds, Tips and Best Picks
Phil “No Hype” Hawes will look to add another win to his record of 12-4-0. At 6 feet and weighing in at 185 lbs, Hawes boasts an orthodox fighting style with a 77″ reach. Ikram Aliskerov stands 6′ 0″, weighs in at 185 lbs and will fight southpaw to add another win to his career total of 13-1-0. At 30 years old he boasts an arm reach of 76″. Phil Hawes lands 5.46 significant strikes per minute while Ikram Aliskerov hits 3.26 significant strikes per minute. Hawes has hit 59% of his significant strikes and Aliskerov on 58%. “No Hype” absorbs 3.49 significant strikes per minute when it comes to Octagon defense while Aliskerov can absorb 7.91 significant strikes per minute. Hawes blocks 56% of significant strikes that come his way while Aliskerov defends against 41% of shots fired at him.
Phil Hawes faced Roman Dolidze for one final fight and suffered defeat via an early punch to the head in round 1. Dolidze managed to land 29 of his total 57 strikes during this fight while Hawes hit 15 of 31 total strikes thrown. Dolidze managed to land 18 of 42 significant strikes for an impressive 42% hit rate; 15 out of 38 of these were directed directly at his opponent’s head. Hawes achieved 42% of his significant strikes by landing 11 of 26 strikes to the head; 5/15 significant strikes were accurate hits for him. Dolidze made 77% of his major strikes at distance, with Hawes connecting on 100% of them.
Ikram Aliskerov returned to the Octagon with one final win against Mario Sousa via a submission from side control in round one of their Octagon showdown. Sousa succeeded in hitting 88% of his significant shots he attempted from distance while Aliskerov achieved 85%. Aliskerov managed to land 58% of his significant strikes attempts, scoring seven of twelve significant hits aimed at the head. Sousa was successful in landing 17 out of 29 significant strikes during this bout. Concerning his placement of these significant strikes, five out of fifteen were successfully connected. Sousa was successful at landing 19 of 31 attempts while Aliskerov connected on 7 of 12 of his attempts.
Phil Hawes vs Ikram Aliskerov Free Pick
Regarding grappling, Phil Hawes stands out as being less skilled as he scores a takedown only 2.37 times every three rounds. Hawes manages to get his opponents down onto the mat on 36% of attempts while blocking 85% of takedown attempts from their opponent. However, Hawes will use his foot speed to takedown Aliskerov easily as per the UFC betting experts.
Free Pick: Phil Hawes +168
