Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov UFC fight info, date and time
Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez at 3:00pm EST on Saturday 16th July 2022 in a 170lbs matchup.
Jingliang Li found himself systematically outgrappled by rising contender Khamzat Chimaev in his last Octagon appearance at UFC 267.
Muslim Salikhov enters this matchup on a five-fight winning streak following a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Trinaldo last June.
Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov betting odds
Muslim Salikhov opened as a -170 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Salikhov means you would need to bet $170 in order to win $100.
Jingliang Li is a +150 underdog. If you bet $100 on Li then you would win $150.
Fight information
Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov was first reported on May 16th.
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Jingliang Li
Jingliang Li entered his matchup with Khamzat Chimaev as the heavy +400 betting underdog, eventually losing the fight via rear naked choke in the first round.
LI JING LIANG ENDS IT IN ROUND 1!!
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Li has won four of his last six fights, including notable finishes over David Zawada, Elizeu Zaleski and Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Muslim Salikhov
Muslim Salikhov earned a 30-27 victory across the board in his last UFC fight against Francisco Trinaldo, demonstrating his striking prowess and grappling skills.
That right hand of Muslim Salikhov landed 𝑪𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑵 🧼
— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2022
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The Russian has bounced back from his UFC debut defeat in 2017 with five victories in a row, including two finishes over Ricky Rainey and Nordine Taleb.
How they match up
Jingliang Li is the taller man in this matchup at 6”0 compared to his opponent who is 5”10. Li will also have a slight 2-inch reach advantage in this fight.
Although Muslim Salikhov is the older man at 38, he has fewer professional MMA fights than the 34-year-old Jingliang Li.
Reasons to watch
Muslim Salikhov is definitely one to watch in the UFC Welterweight division and is currently riding a five-fight winning streak.
He will face the always-game Jingliang Li who has won eight of his last 11 flights.
The stakes
Both of these fighters are looking to climb up the 170lbs division rankings. Jingliang Li is currently ranked #14, while Muslim Salikhov has yet to break into the rankings.
The winner of this fight will establish themselves in the top 15 rankings and possibly fight a top 10 opponent next.
Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Muslim Salikhov as the favorite with opening odds of -170.
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Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov tale of the tape
- Significant 4 year age difference: Li is the younger fighter at 34 years old.
- Li has a significant 3 inch reach advantage.
- Li has 5 more professional MMA fights than Salikhov.
| Jingliang Li | vs | Muslim Salikhov |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Age | 38 |
| 25 | Fights | 20 |
| 18 | Wins | 18 |
| 7 | Losses | 2 |
| 8 | KO’s | 11 |
| 5 | Subs | 3 |
| 6′ 0 | Height (in) | 5′ 10 |
| 72 | Reach (in) | 69.5 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Muslim Salikhov and Jingliang Li
The two fighters share 2 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Elizeu Zaleski and Nordine Taleb.
Muslim Salikhov has the better record against the shared opposition, at 2-0 to Jingliang Li’s record of 1-1
| Elizeu Zaleski vs Muslim Salikhov and Jingliang Li | ||
|---|---|---|
Muslim Salikhov Win • Decision R3 5:00 |
vs. Elizeu Zaleski
| Jingliang Li Win • KO/TKO R3 4:51 |
| Nordine Taleb vs Muslim Salikhov and Jingliang Li | ||
|---|---|---|
Muslim Salikhov Win • KO/TKO R1 4:26 |
vs. Nordine Taleb
| Jingliang Li Loss • Decision R3 5:00 |
Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov fighter profile and recent form
Muslim Salikhov is a 38 year old male fighter from Russia with 18 pro wins and 2 losses. See Muslim Salikhov’s full MMA record.
Muslim Salikhov has a 78% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 3 by submission, 4 by decision.
Muslim Salikhov is currently riding a 5 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
17-2-0 | Francisco Trinaldo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-05 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
16-2-0 | Elizeu Zaleski |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 251 | 2020-07-11 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
15-2-0 | Laureano Staropoli |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 20 | 2019-10-26 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
14-2-0 | Nordine Taleb |
KO/TKO
R1 4:26
|
UFC 242 | 2019-09-07 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
13-2-0 | Ricky Rainey |
KO/TKO
R2 4:12
|
UFC on FOX 29 | 2018-04-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
“The Leech” Jingliang Li fighter profile and recent form
Jingliang Li is a 34 year old male fighter from China with 18 pro wins and 7 losses. See Jingliang Li’s full MMA record.
Jingliang Li has a 73% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 5 by submission, 5 by decision.
Jingliang Li is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 267: Błachowicz vs. Teixeira.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss |
18-6-0 | Khamzat Chimaev |
SUB
R1 3:16
|
UFC 267 | 2021-10-30 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
17-6-0 | Santiago Ponzinibbio |
KO/TKO
R1 4:25
|
UFC on ABC 1 | 2021-01-16 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
17-5-0 | Neil Magny |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 248 | 2020-03-07 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
16-5-0 | Elizeu Zaleski |
KO/TKO
R3 4:51
|
UFC on ESPN+ 15 | 2019-08-31 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
15-5-0 | David Zawada |
KO/TKO
R3 4:07
|
UFC Fight Night 141 | 2018-11-24 | Welterweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Jingliang Li vs Muslim Salikhov is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Ortega vs. Rodriguez. The fight is expected to start at around 3:00pm EST on Saturday 16th July 2022.
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