Muslim Magomedovich Salikhov (Russian: Муслим Магомедович Салихов, Kumyk: Муслим Салигь Мугьамматны уланы; born June 9, 1984) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and Sanda fighter. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Salikhov was born in Buynaksk, Dagestan. Beginning in 2015, Salikhov fought for various regional promotions in China and Russia. Salikhov made his professional MMA debut in July 2011.
Flag of Dagestan, where Muslim Salikhov was born.
Here's a detailed look at his UFC record and statistics:
Muslim Salikhov's Fight Record
PERFECT UFC FIGHTER - MUSLIM SALIKHOV - DAGESTANI KING OF KUNG FU - HIGHLIGHTS [HD]
Here is a summary of Muslim Salikhov's professional MMA record:
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| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2025 | UFC Fight Night | Uros Medic | Loss | Straight Left to Ground Punches | 1 | 1:03 |
| July 26, 2025 | UFC Fight Night | Carlos Leal | Win | Counter Right Hook | 1 | 0:42 |
| November 23, 2024 | UFC Fight Night | Kenan Song | Win | Spinning Wheel Kick | 1 | 3:49 |
| July 13, 2024 | UFC Fight Night | Santiago Ponzinibbio | Win | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| February 3, 2024 | UFC Fight Night | Randy Brown | Loss | Straight Right | 1 | 3:17 |
| June 17, 2023 | UFC Fight Night | Nicolas Dalby | Loss | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| November 19, 2022 | UFC Fight Night | Andre Fialho | Win | Spinning Back Kick & Punches | 3 | 1:03 |
| July 16, 2022 | UFC on ABC 3 | Jingliang Li | Loss | Right Cross to Ground Strikes | 2 | 4:38 |
| June 5, 2021 | UFC Fight Night | Francisco Trinaldo | Win | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| July 11, 2020 | UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal | Elizeu Zaleski | Win | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| October 26, 2019 | UFC on ESPN+ 20 | Laureano Staropoli | Win | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| September 7, 2019 | UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier | Nordine Taleb | Win | Overhand Right | 1 | 4:26 |
| April 14, 2018 | UFC on FOX 29 | Ricky Rainey | Win | Punches | 2 | 4:12 |
| November 25, 2017 | UFC Fight Night 122 | Alex Garcia | Loss | Rear Naked Choke | 2 | 2:22 |
Key Moments and Accomplishments
- Performance of the Night Awards: Salikhov has earned Performance of the Night bonuses for several of his impressive victories.
- Notable Wins: Wins against opponents like Laureano Staropoli and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.
- Fighting Style: Known for his striking skills, particularly his spinning back kicks and powerful punches.
Additional Information
Salikhov faced Liu Hailong, who held the title "King of Sanda" at the 2003 World Wushu Championships in Macau.
Amateur Combat Sports Achievements
Salikhov has an impressive background in amateur combat sports, including:
- Five-time world champion
- Champion of the Olympic Games in the demonstration discipline in Beijing in 2008
- Combat Games Champion
- World Games Champion
Muslim Salikhov in action at UFC Vegas 85.
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