Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Nicolas Dalby def. Muslim Salikhov (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States
Nicolas Dalby defeated Muslim Salikhov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier, held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas.
Fight stats
Nicolas Dalby
Muslim Salikhov
0
Knockdowns
0
86 of 140
Significant strikes
57 of 88
61%
Sig. strike accuracy
65%
104 of 158
Total strikes
70 of 101
2 of 5
Takedowns
2 of 2
40%
Takedown accuracy
100%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
6:36
Control time
0:55
Significant strikes by target
41 of 84
Head
34 of 58
36 of 43
Body
21 of 28
9 of 13
Leg
2 of 2
43 of 91
Distance
47 of 78
36 of 41
Clinch
10 of 10
7 of 8
Ground
0 of 0
By round
ROUND 1
0
KD
0
21 of 44
Sig. str.
27 of 45
22 of 45
Total str.
27 of 45
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:07
Ctrl
0:18
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
17 of 27
Sig. str.
10 of 14
24 of 34
Total str.
18 of 22
1 of 3
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
3:21
Ctrl
0:27
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
48 of 69
Sig. str.
20 of 29
58 of 79
Total str.
25 of 34
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:08
Ctrl
0:10
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
12
Dalby
–
0
Salikhov
●29–28 Dalby×8●30–27 Dalby×4
All 12 media scorecards▾
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno30–27Dalby
- Keith Shillan · Sherdog.com30–27Dalby
- CombatPress.com30–27Dalby
- MMAJunkie.com30–27Dalby
- MMAMania.com29–28Dalby
- Drake Riggs · MMAMania.com29–28Dalby
- BloodyElbow.com29–28Dalby
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com29–28Dalby
- Dayne Fox · BloodyElbow.com29–28Dalby
- Jay Pettry · Sherdog.com29–28Dalby
- Edwin Ayala · Sherdog.com29–28Dalby
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com29–28Dalby
Fan Scorecards
98%
Dalby
2%
Salikhov
55 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Dalby76.4%●30–27 Dalby21.8%●29–28 Salikhov1.8%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
78%
Salikhov
R2
98%
Dalby
R3
100%
Dalby
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov?
Nicolas Dalby defeated Muslim Salikhov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier, held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas.
What were the judges' scorecards for Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov?
The judges scored it 29–28, 30–27, 30–27 — Nicolas Dalby won the decision.
Referee
Mark Smith
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Nicolas Dalby 44%56% Muslim Salikhov
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
24-6-1 (2 NC)
Record
22-6-0
1574
Elo rating
1618
1
Win Streak
0
41
Age
42
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Denmark
Nationality
Russia
Striking Profile
3.88
SLpM
3.37
43%
Str. Acc.
49%
3.51
SApM
2.96
52%
Str. Def.
62%
Grappling Profile
0.90
TD Avg.
1.07
26%
TD Acc.
32%
59%
TD Def.
72%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Nicolas Dalby · 3-2
Muslim Salikhov · 3-2
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 14 fights · 14 fights
53.7
Avg sig. strikes
30.5
0.86
Avg takedowns
0.64
3:14
Avg control time
0:35
119
Career high strikes
63
6
Career high TDs
3
Strike Distribution
Nicolas Dalby
Strike target
Muslim Salikhov
60%
Head
53%
24%
Body
29%
16%
Leg
18%
Nicolas Dalby
Strike position
Muslim Salikhov
61%
Distance
84%
31%
Clinch
7%
8%
Ground
10%