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Muslim Salikhov vs Nicolas Dalby

Muslim Salikhov is 22-7-0; Nicolas Dalby is 24-6-1 (2 NC). Muslim Salikhov is 1 year older than Nicolas Dalby. Nicolas Dalby has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Muslim Salikhov. They have met once: Muslim Salikhov 0, Nicolas Dalby 1.

Muslim Salikhov
Russia
Muslim Salikhov
“King of Kung Fu” · 22-7-0
UDTKOTKO
WelterweightMet once
Nicolas Dalby
Denmark
Nicolas Dalby
“Lokomotivo” · 24-6-1 (2 NC)
SDTKOSD

Style & credentials

Muslim Salikhov
SandaKickboxing
  • —5th Dan · Sanda
  • 2012WBC Muaythai International Challenge (cruiserweight)WBC Muaythai
  • 2015Champion · World Wushu Championships80 kg
  • 2013Silver · World Wushu Championships80 kg
Camp · Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Martial Arts School · Russia
Nicolas Dalby
KarateBJJ
  • —Green Belt · Karate
  • 2019Interim Cage Warriors Welterweight ChampionshipCage Warriors
  • 2014Cage Warriors Welterweight ChampionshipCage Warriors
  • 2013EMMA Welterweight ChampionshipEuropean MMA (EMMA)
Camp · Rumble Sports · Copenhagen, Denmark

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

51%
Head
60%
29%
Body
24%
20%
Leg
16%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Muslim Salikhovlast 8 fights
72%15%13%
Nicolas Dalbylast 7 fights
51%27%22%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Muslim Salikhov Nicolas Dalby
Strikes landed / min
3.313.88
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muslim Salikhov · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersNicolas Dalby · Good · better than 64% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.203.51
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muslim Salikhov · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersNicolas Dalby · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.270.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muslim Salikhov · Average · better than 51% of UFC fightersNicolas Dalby · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
33%26%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muslim Salikhov · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersNicolas Dalby · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
72%59%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muslim Salikhov · Good · better than 70% of UFC fightersNicolas Dalby · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muslim Salikhov · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersNicolas Dalby · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1498 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.31
Strikes landed / min
3.88
3.20
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.51
1.27 / 3.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.90 / 3.5
33%
Takedown accuracy
26%
72%
Takedown defence
59%
0:38
Control time / fight
3:14
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Muslim Salikhov15 UFC fights · 469 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
38%180/564
26%123/180
20%93/102
Clinch
4%19/32
2%9/10
0%0/0
Ground
8%39/63
1%3/3
1%3/3
Nicolas Dalby15 UFC fights · 772 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%280/1038
11%83/169
15%114/153
Clinch
15%119/190
14%105/123
2%12/13
Ground
8%59/88
0%0/0
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Muslim SalikhovNicolas Dalby

Frequently asked questions

Have Muslim Salikhov and Nicolas Dalby ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier (Sat, Jun 17, 2023), where Nicolas Dalby won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Muslim Salikhov and Nicolas Dalby?

Muslim Salikhov is 22-7-0 and Nicolas Dalby is 24-6-1 (2 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Muslim Salikhov or Nicolas Dalby?

Nicolas Dalby has the longer reach: 74" · 188 cm against 70" · 178 cm for Muslim Salikhov, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Muslim Salikhov or Nicolas Dalby?

Neither. Both stand 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Muslim Salikhov or Nicolas Dalby?

Muslim Salikhov is 42 and Nicolas Dalby is 41.

Who has more finishes, Muslim Salikhov or Nicolas Dalby?

Muslim Salikhov has 17 wins inside the distance (14 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Nicolas Dalby has 11 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission).