Paul Shaughnessy is laying the steep –500 on Ikram Aliskerov, arguing the Russian’s skill set and trajectory dwarf a fading Andre Muniz. Aliskerov’s only losses came via uppercuts from Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker—an attack Muniz rarely throws. Paul conceded Ikram’s takedown defense isn’t bulletproof but doubts Muniz, now 35 and 1-2 in his last three, maintains the explosiveness to chain-wrestle. Since submitting Jacare in 2021, Muniz has: • Spent 14 minutes on Uriah Hall’s back without a finish • Been out-grappled and rear-naked-choked by Brendan Allen • Eaten ground-and-pound from Paul Craig • Needed 11 takedowns to eke past Jun-Yong Park while landing just 17 significant strikes. Shaughnessy sees eroded cardio, durability, and offensive urgency—qualities Aliskerov exploits by marching forward with power boxing and sambo trips of his own. Because Aliskerov’s last four wins all ended in Round 1, Paul may sprinkle the KO/SUB round-one markets but is comfortable parlaying the money line, calling a Muniz upset “the only thing that could ruin the parlay leg”.

Kunath dismissed Andre Muniz as "off the cliff at 34" and backed Ikram Aliskerov for a violent finish. Aliskerov’s only career losses came to Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker—both via perfectly‑timed uppercuts that Muniz never throws. Muniz’s vaunted jiu‑jitsu is useless if he cannot secure takedowns, and Kunath noted Aliskerov’s 85% TDD along with explosive hips that stuffed Whittaker twice before the KO. On the feet Aliskerov lands 5.1 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy, while Muniz has been out‑landed in three straight bouts and shows a declining gas tank. Kunath projected a walk‑off right hand inside seven minutes and recommended the Aliskerov KO/TKO prop (-135) as a parlay anchor and must‑own DFS play for early‑finish bonuses.

MMA Guru projected Ikram Aliskerov to finish Andre Muniz early in the second round. Guru called Muniz’s takedown entries "obvious and slow," noting that the once‑hyped grappler has looked increasingly one‑dimensional and is coming off demoralizing losses. Aliskerov, fresh from a short‑notice battle with Robert Whittaker, should easily sprawl on Muniz’s telegraphed shots, then punish him with crisp straight punches once the grappling threat is neutralized. Guru highlighted Aliskerov’s superior athleticism, quicker hands, and Dagestani wrestling base as decisive edges. He urged bettors to hit Aliskerov inside‑the‑distance props, with round‑2 KO/TKO his preferred angle.

Bedtime MMA forecasted Ikram Aliskerov to bounce back with a knockout over Andre Muniz. He acknowledged past doubts about Aliskerov after the Robert Whittaker loss but maintained Muniz is not the stylistic threat to expose him. Muniz was "TKO’d by Paul Craig in a year that starts with 202," got out‑grappled by Brendan Allen, and struggled with Jung‑Yong Park— red flags against Aliskerov’s Dagestani combat‑sambo base. Bedtime sees Aliskerov’s faster, more diverse striking—flying knees and heavy left hooks—finding the chin before Muniz drags the fight deep. If it hits Round 3 he concedes Muniz could edge a decision, yet he firmly backs Aliskerov’s early power and adequate defensive wrestling to end matters inside two.