Muslim Salikhov

"King of Kung Fu"

MMA Record: 22-6-0
UFC Record: 9-5-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Muslim Salikhov "King of Kung Fu" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Muslim Salikhov has 9 wins in the UFC. Muslim Salikhov lands an average of 3.37 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

14
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Muslim Salikhov, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 22 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., he stands tall at 5' 11' with a reach of 70'. In the UFC, Salikhov has demonstrated a significant striking game, averaging 3.37 strikes per minute and maintaining an accuracy rate of 49%. His defense is commendable, absorbing an average of 2.96 strikes per minute while boasting a strike defense of 62%. He has also shown the ability to land takedowns with a success rate of 32%, attempting one every 15 minutes on average. Notable victories in Salikhov's career include a win against Francisco Trinaldo, who held an ELO rating of 1150 at the time. In his most recent fights, he scored a knockout victory over Song Kenan and Carlos Leal before suffering a loss to Uros Medic via knockout punch in November 2025. Prior to that, he faced Randy Brown, losing via KO/TKO punch, and Santiago Ponzinibbio, whom he defeated by split decision (S-DEC).

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1150

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
70'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jun 09 1984
Age
41
Peak ELO
1078
ELO Rank
354 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
270-101-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1046.9
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1032.7

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.37
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
49%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.96
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
62%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.07
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
32%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Muslim Salikhov Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-08 UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown Uros Medic KO/TKO Punch 1 1:03 Loss
2025-07-26 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Carlos Leal KO/TKO Punch 1 0:42 Win
2024-11-23 UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo Song Kenan KO/TKO Kick 1 3:49 Win
2024-07-13 UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez Santiago Ponzinibbio S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-02-03 UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov Randy Brown KO/TKO Punch 1 3:17 Loss
2023-06-17 UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier Nicolas Dalby U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2022-11-19 UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba Andre Fialho KO/TKO Kick 3 1:03 Win
2022-07-16 UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez Li Jingliang KO/TKO Punches 2 4:38 Loss
2021-06-05 UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai Francisco Trinaldo U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2020-07-11 UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-10-26 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren Laureano Staropoli U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-09-07 UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier Nordine Taleb KO/TKO Punch 1 4:26 Win
2018-04-14 UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje Ricky Rainey KO/TKO Punch 2 4:12 Win
2017-11-25 UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum Alex Garcia SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:22 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Muslim Salikhov ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
14 2025-11-08 Uros Medic 1057 Loss -17 1061
13 2025-07-26 Carlos Leal 1013 Win +19 1078
12 2024-11-23 Song Kenan 1035 Win +21 1059
11 2024-07-13 Santiago Ponzinibbio 1134 Win 0 1038
10 2024-02-03 Randy Brown 1102 Loss -14 1038
9 2023-06-17 Nicolas Dalby 1016 Loss -19 1052
8 2022-11-19 Andre Fialho 1018 Win +19 1071
7 2022-07-16 Li Jingliang 1099 Loss -15 1052
6 2021-06-05 Francisco Trinaldo 1150 Win +21 1067
5 2020-07-11 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos 1106 Win 0 1046
4 2019-10-26 Laureano Staropoli 1034 Win +16 1046
3 2019-09-07 Nordine Taleb 1041 Win +23 1030
2 2018-04-14 Ricky Rainey 1000 Win +22 1007
1 2017-11-25 Alex Garcia 1018 Loss -15 985

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