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Muslim Salikhov vs Uros Medic

AIStanding, Medic's forward pressure and finishing threat meet Salikhov's sturdy chin and rising volume, so ho…
52.7%
Model
36.5%
Market
2.64
Odds
+16.1
Edge (pp)
Striking Defense
established · 13 UFC fightsestablished · 13 fights
Style Matchup
Power
established · 8 UFC fightsestablished · 8 fights
STRIKING
P42
Striking Initiative
P92
P49
Volume
P76
P86
Striking Efficiency
P98
P80
Range Sniper
P98
P95
Kickboxing
P77
P24
Clinch Striking
P73
P97
Defensive Striking
P57
GRAPPLING / WRESTLING
P35
Wrestling
P26
P32
Pressure Wrestling
P1
P19
Top Control
P1
P10
Submission
P12
P31
Anti-Wrestling
P2
P51
Grappling Defense
P5
P7
Scrambler
P22
DAMAGE / FINISHING
P91
Power
P100
P79
Finisher
P98
P43
Damage Resistance
P16
FIGHT DYNAMICS· style, not skill
P64
Fast Starter
P66
P15
Pace
P15
P66
Late Fighter
P35
GLOBAL
P71
Versatility
P26
Fighter profiles as of this fight · percentiles vs established UFC fighters (8+ fights) at that date.
Striking
SalikhovMedic
3.39Landed / min4.96
2.92Absorbed / min3.64
50%Accuracy58%
63%Defense55%
0.60KD / 152.29
0.24KD abs / 151.15
Grappling / Wrestling
SalikhovMedic
1.08TD / 150.38
3.35TD att / 150.76
32%TD accuracy50%
72%TD defense56%
0:59Control / 150:33
0.00Sub att / 150.00
Targets
SalikhovMedic
Head53%|69%
Body29%|19%
Leg17%|11%
Position
SalikhovMedic
Distance84%|63%
Clinch7%|14%
Ground10%|23%
Ranking evolution Salikhov Medic
AI Matchup Analysis
Generated by an LLM from structured matchup data. It does not determine the model's win probability.
Muslim Salikhov
Salikhov comes in on a three-fight winning streak, his last win over the No. 23-ranked opponent. His output has been climbing lately, and he's shown reliable damage absorption in recent outings. He carries the tools to threaten takedowns while also keeping exchanges standing when he wants, and his form has held steady without recent dips.
Uros Medic
Medic brings slightly higher striking volume and pressure, with a knack for closing the show before the judges get involved. At 11-3 across all organizations and 5-3 in the UFC, he's the taller man by 5 cm, giving him length to work behind in the striking exchanges.
Matchup Read
Standing, Medic's forward pressure and finishing threat meet Salikhov's sturdy chin and rising volume, so how well Salikhov holds up under sustained fire shapes the striking. The orthodox-southpaw look reshuffles the angles for both. If the pockets get dangerous, Salikhov has the option to change levels and use his takedown threat, while his takedown defense lets him dictate whether it stays on the feet. The 9-year age gap sits in the background over the distance.
What to Watch
  • Early striking: whether Medic's pressure and length pin Salikhov to the cage or Salikhov meets him at range and takes the return fire.
  • Grappling: whether Salikhov changes levels to break Medic's rhythm, and how the takedown attempts resolve.
  • Late fight: whether Medic keeps hunting the finish or the fight settles into a distance battle over the rounds.