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This welterweight scrap was supposed to go down at UFC Macau on May 30, but Salikhov had to pull out after elbow surgery. The King of Kung Fu posted on social media saying he needs a couple weeks to recover, promising to come back strong. It's a tough break because this matchup had serious potential, both guys coming off different paths but hungry to climb. Salikhov's been on a wild ride lately. He starched Carlos Leal in just 42 seconds back in July, then landed that sick wheel kick on Song Kenan in Macau last November.
If this fight gets rebooked, expect fireworks early as Salikhov hunts the knockout while Matthews looks to drag it to the mat and hunt the neck.
But then Uros Medic caught him with a punch in the first round this past November, ending things in just over a minute. That's three straight first round finishes for the Russian, win or lose. The guy's either sleeping you or getting slept, no in between. Matthews has been grinding it out with a different style. The Celtic Kid choked out Chidi Njokuani in 69 seconds back in July, showing that slick ground game.
He went the distance with Francisco Prado at UFC 312 in Sydney, then got caught in a D'Arce choke by Neil Magny in the third round last September. Jake's tough as nails and knows how to find finishes when he gets you down. The injury news sucks for both guys. Salikhov's explosive striking against Matthews' grappling would've been a fun puzzle to watch unfold. Hopefully they run this back once the King of Kung Fu heals up.
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This welterweight scrap was supposed to go down at UFC Macau on May 30, but Salikhov had to pull out after elbow surgery. The King of Kung Fu posted on social media saying he needs a couple weeks to recover, promising to come back strong. It's a tough break because this matchup had serious potential, both guys coming off different paths but hungry to climb. Salikhov's been on a wild ride lately. He starched Carlos Leal in just 42 seconds back in July, then landed that sick wheel kick on Song Kenan in Macau last November.
If this fight gets rebooked, expect fireworks early as Salikhov hunts the knockout while Matthews looks to drag it to the mat and hunt the neck.
But then Uros Medic caught him with a punch in the first round this past November, ending things in just over a minute. That's three straight first round finishes for the Russian, win or lose. The guy's either sleeping you or getting slept, no in between. Matthews has been grinding it out with a different style. The Celtic Kid choked out Chidi Njokuani in 69 seconds back in July, showing that slick ground game.
He went the distance with Francisco Prado at UFC 312 in Sydney, then got caught in a D'Arce choke by Neil Magny in the third round last September. Jake's tough as nails and knows how to find finishes when he gets you down. The injury news sucks for both guys. Salikhov's explosive striking against Matthews' grappling would've been a fun puzzle to watch unfold. Hopefully they run this back once the King of Kung Fu heals up.
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