Muslim Salikhov: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 15
Wins by submission: 2
Wins by decision: 5

Striking accuracy

51%

356 landed · 697 attempted

Takedown accuracy

41%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-07-13 to 2026-09-12

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Ignacio Bahamondes
Sep 12, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Uros Medic
Nov 8, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:03
Carlos Leal
Jul 26, 2025
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:42
Song Kenan
Nov 23, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 3:49
Santiago Ponzinibbio
Jul 13, 2024
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Randy Brown
Feb 3, 2024
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 3:17
Nicolas Dalby
Jun 17, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Andre Fialho
Nov 19, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:03
Li Jingliang
Jul 16, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:38
Francisco Trinaldo
Jun 5, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Elizeu Dos Santos
Jul 11, 2020
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Ricky Rainey
Apr 14, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:55
Alex Garcia
Nov 24, 2017
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 3:22

Muslim Salikhov Bio

Muslim Salikhov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and Sanda specialist who competes in the UFC welterweight division. Known as “King of Kung Fu,” he was born on June 9, 1984, and stands 5 feet 11 inches tall. Salikhov trains at the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School and fights from an orthodox stance. His striking background includes a long career in Wushu Sanda, where he became a prominent international champion and the only non-Chinese fighter to win the Wushu Sanda King’s Cup.

Salikhov made his UFC debut on November 25, 2017. He established his reputation through creative kicking attacks, spinning techniques, counterstriking and disciplined distance management, while continuing to develop his mixed-martial-arts game. His UFC career has included notable victories over Ricky Rainey, Nordine Taleb, Laureano Staropoli, Song Kenan, Carlos Leal and Santiago Ponzinibbio. On September 12, 2026, UFC records listed him as an active welterweight and recorded his most recent appearance as a unanimous-decision loss to Ignacio Bahamondes. His career remains defined by elite Sanda credentials and an unorthodox, technically varied striking style.

Record: 22-7-0
Division: Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 41.00
Gym / team: Berkut FC
Nationality: Dagestan, Russia
Birth date: Jun 9, 1984 (age 42)
Age: 42

Muslim Salikhov Questions & Answers

What division does Muslim Salikhov compete in?

Muslim Salikhov competes in the UFC welterweight division.

When did Muslim Salikhov make his UFC debut?

Muslim Salikhov made his UFC debut on November 25, 2017.

When was Muslim Salikhov born, and how tall is he?

Muslim Salikhov was born on June 9, 1984, and is listed at 5 feet 11 inches tall.

What is Muslim Salikhov known for outside the UFC?

Muslim Salikhov is known for his Sanda background, the nickname “King of Kung Fu,” and winning the Wushu Sanda King’s Cup as a non-Chinese fighter.

What is Muslim Salikhov’s fighting style?

Muslim Salikhov is a Sanda-based striker known for spinning attacks, kicks, counterstriking and creative stand-up technique.

What was Muslim Salikhov’s most recent recorded UFC appearance as of October 2, 2026?

His most recent recorded UFC appearance was a unanimous-decision loss to Ignacio Bahamondes on September 12, 2026.