The UFC schedule is landing on another big fight. We have an intriguing welterweight bout scheduled for the main card on UFC Fight Night on Saturday evening at the UBS Center in Elmont, New York. Check the Jianling vs Salikhov Betting Stats below.
Jingliang Li vs. Muslim Salikhov
The 14th-ranked welterweight Li Jingliang is taking on Muslim Salikhov. Li has an impressive 18-7 career record entering this fight, while Muslim Salikhov is an outstanding 18-2 thus far.
Jingliang Li Stats
According Jianling vs Salikhov Betting Stats, Jingliang “The Leech” Li is a solid fighter as he has an 18-7 professional MMA record heading into Saturday’s matchup against Muslim Salikhov.
He is coming off a submission loss in the first round to Khamzat Chimaev back at UFC 267 in October 2021. Li has been struggling very recently as he is 1-2 in his previous three fights.
He has been doing a decent job at landing impactful strikes and ending fights, as nine of his 18 career wins (50 percent) have come with a knockout attached to it, including each of his last three wins, so he has the ability to land some devastating strikes.
As the UFC continues to grow into the Chinese market, more and more successful fighters will continue to emerge, just like Li has thus far.
Muslim Salikhov Stats
Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov has been doing work inside of the octagon throughout his career as he has an 18-2 career record.
He is riding a five-fight winning streak into this battle on Saturday night as he last fought at UFC Fight Night 189 back on June 5, 2021, as he picked up the unanimous decision victory over Francisco Trinaldo.
Salikhov’s Performance Recap
Salikhov has been doing very well throughout his career in ending fights early, as 12 of his 18 professional victories (67 percent) have come with a knockout.
However, each of his last three fights has gone the distance, so the change in opponent talent or scouting him has made it a little more difficult to end fights early.
The MMA odds are backing him up as the favorite, so it will be interesting to see if he can pick up the win against a ranked opponent.
UFC Matchup Betting Trends
The MMA betting trends for this fight have this being closer than you would originally think.
- Jingliang Li is 1-2 in his previous three fights
- Jinglian Li has won each of his previous three fights via knockout
- Muslim Salikhov is 5-0 in his last five fights
- Muslim Salikhov’s last three fights have all been won by decision
Jingliang Li vs. Muslim Salikhov Betting Prediction
MMA betting can be a little tricky as there are some fighters that are not as popular and do not have any common opponents inside of the octagon, like this one here.
The UFC odds have this fight being a close one as Li Jingliang is listed as a moderate +150 to win this fight while Muslim Salikhov is -175 to end up victorious when this is all said and done.
There’s a reason why Li Jingliang is ranked while Muslim Salikhov is not. Li has a one-inch height advantage and a 1.5-inch reach advantage, so he is the bigger fighter.
Looking at the significant strikes landed per minute, Li is averaging 4.42 while Salikhov is landing 3.13, so there is a bit of a difference.
UFC Fighters Takedown
Both men love to have takedowns as Li is also slightly doing more per 15 minutes as he has 1.25 compared to Salikhov’s 1.12.
All in all, go with Jingliang Li with plus odds to end up winning this fight and snapping Muslim Salikhov’s five-fight winning streak.
Who to Bet On?
As the odds state, this fight is expected to be one of the best fights on the card. Be prepared for an exciting UFC event as a whole.
Tell us who you are backing in this welterweight bout and why, as both men can definitely make the argument that they should walk into the octagon and leave victorious. Will Jingliang Li be able to stop the impressive Muslim Salikhov?
UFC Pick: Jingliang Li
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