Muslim Salikhov
22-6-0
Welterweight
About
Russian welterweight known as the 'King of Kung Fu,' a sanda specialist whose spinning attacks light up highlight reels.
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Muslim Salikhov earned the nickname 'King of Kung Fu' the hard way, as a multiple-time sanda world champion before he ever stepped into the cage. That background gives him one of the most distinctive striking games in the welterweight division: spinning back kicks, spinning fists, and counters that turn into highlight-reel knockouts.
In the UFC he's settled in as a dangerous gatekeeper, capable of finishing anyone on the feet but susceptible to grapplers who can drag him to the mat. His wins over Francisco Trinaldo and Song Kenan show off exactly what makes him worth watching.
For casual fans, Salikhov is pure entertainment value - a striker who fights like no one else and can end a night with a single spectacular strike.
Why fans love Salikhov
His sanda background gives him a striking arsenal nobody else has - every fight carries highlight-reel potential.
