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KING OF KUNG FU

Muslim Salikhov

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Russia, Buynaksk, Dagestan
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School
Age: 42
22
Wins
7
Losses
0
DRAWS
@muslim_salikhov
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Muslim SalikhovMuslim Salikhov
vs
Ignacio BahamondesIgnacio Bahamondes

Unanimous decisionNoche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado

  • Pro record 22-7-0
  • UFC record 9-6-0
  • Outside the UFC 13-1-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight:
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach:
70" (178 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
9th Jun. 1984
Age:
42
Division:
Welterweight
AI Rank:
Unranked

Career Statistics

22-7-0
3.31
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
49%
Significant Striking Accuracy
3.20
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
1.3
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
33%
Takedown Accuracy
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UFC Record Breakdown

9-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (40%)
Decision (32%)
Losses (29%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy49%
Grappling Efficiency45%
Takedown Defense72%
Cardio & Endurance75%
Fight IQ75%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Muslim Salikhov's professional MMA record?

Muslim Salikhov has a professional MMA record of 22-7-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Muslim Salikhov's UFC record?

Muslim Salikhov's UFC record is 9-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 13-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Muslim Salikhov fight next?

Muslim Salikhov does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Muslim Salikhov?

Muslim Salikhov is 42 years old, born June 9, 1984.

How tall is Muslim Salikhov?

Muslim Salikhov stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.

Where is Muslim Salikhov from?

Muslim Salikhov is from Russia.

What is Muslim Salikhov's nickname?

Muslim Salikhov is known as "King of Kung Fu".

When was Muslim Salikhov's last fight?

Muslim Salikhov last fought on September 12, 2026 at Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado, losing to Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision.

What were the scorecards for Muslim Salikhov vs Ignacio Bahamondes?

Muslim Salikhov lost to Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision at Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado on September 12, 2026. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 30-27, Mike Bell 30-27, Felicia Oh 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Muslim Salikhov vs Santiago Ponzinibbio?

Muslim Salikhov defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez on July 13, 2024. The official scorecards were Chris Lee 29-28, Eric Colon 28-29, Dean Abeyta 29-28 (winner's score first).

Muslim Salikhov scouting report

Muslim Salikhov (Russia) is a 42-year-old welterweight who is 22-7 as a pro and 9-6 in the UFC (13-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum on November 25, 2017; five of his nine UFC wins came by KO/TKO and four by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He avoids 60.9% of opponents' significant strikes (welterweight average: 54%; 92nd percentile of 79 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). His reach of 70 inches is 4.3 inches shorter than the welterweight average (74.3 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, then 6-4 in the UFC, on September 12, 2026 (Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 24, 2026); not AI-written.

Muslim Salikhov vs the welterweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 15 UFC bouts (2:21:32 of fight time).

StatSalikhovDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute3.3469 in 2:21:324.322
Significant strike accuracy49%469 of 957 landed48.2%55
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.2453 in 2:21:32428
Significant strike defense60.9%704 of 1,157 avoided54%92
Takedowns per 15 minutes1.312 in 2:21:321.363
Takedown accuracy33.3%12 of 36 landed34.4%44
Takedown defense72.4%21 of 29 stopped65.7%72
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 2:21:320.413
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.55 in 2:21:320.572
Control time6.7%9:31 of 2:21:3218.7%27
Average fight time9:2615 bouts10:5123
Height180 cm71″183 cm72.2″
Reach178 cm70″189 cm74.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 79 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 9-6

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 9-6-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Ignacio Bahamondes
    Ignacio Bahamondes
    Pro record now: 18-7-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0
    DECNoche UFC: Silva vs. DelgadoSep 12, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 9-5-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Uros Medic
    Uros Medic#12
    Pro record now: 14-3-0UFC record entering: 5-3-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:03UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. BrownNov 8, 2025Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 9-4-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Carlos Leal
    Carlos Leal
    Pro record now: 23-7-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 0:42UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De RidderJul 26, 2025Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Song Kenan
    Song Kenan
    Pro record now: 22-9-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:49UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. FigueiredoNov 23, 2024Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Pro record now: 31-10-0UFC record entering: 11-6-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. CortezJul 13, 2024Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Randy Brown
    Randy Brown
    Pro record now: 20-8-0UFC record entering: 11-5-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:17UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. ImavovFeb 3, 2024Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Nicolas Dalby
    Nicolas Dalby
    Pro record now: 24-6-1 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 5-3-1 (1 NC)
    DECUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. CannonierJun 17, 2023Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Andre Fialho
    Andre Fialho
    Pro record now: 16-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    KO/TKOR3 1:03UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. CutelabaNov 19, 2022Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Li Jingliang
    Li Jingliang
    Pro record now: 19-9-0UFC record entering: 10-5-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:38UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. RodriguezJul 16, 2022Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Francisco Trinaldo
    Francisco Trinaldo
    Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 16-6-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. SakaiJun 5, 2021Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
    Pro record now: 25-10-1UFC record entering: 8-2-0
    DECUFC 251: Usman vs. MasvidalJul 11, 2020Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Laureano Staropoli
    Laureano Staropoli
    Pro record now: 9-5-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Maia vs. AskrenOct 26, 2019Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Nordine Taleb
    Nordine Taleb
    Pro record now: 15-7-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:26UFC 242: Khabib vs. PoirierSep 7, 2019Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Ricky Rainey
    Ricky Rainey
    Pro record now: 12-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:12UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 2018Result & stats
  15. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    vs
    Alex Garcia
    Alex Garcia
    Pro record now: 15-6-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    SUBR2 3:22UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. GastelumNov 25, 2017Result & stats

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