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Muslim Salikhov ‘changed everything’ ahead of return vs. Andre Fialho at UFC Fight Night 215

Muslim Salikhov hit the reset button.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Muslim Salikhov[/autotag] has made some big changes in his fighting career.

The Dagestan fighter moved his training camp to the U.S. and is now working under American Top Team in South Florida. This change was triggered by a TKO loss he suffered against Li Jingliang this past summer at UFC on ABC 3. The defeat put an end to a five-fight winning streak.

Salikhov (18-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) felt he needed to make a major move ahead of his return against Andre Fialho (16-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) on the main card of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 215.

“I changed everything,” Salikhov said. “I changed my team, I come to America before like two-and-a-half months and prepare here. Before, I trained with a small team with one coach. Now I change everything and I feel like I’m learning a lot and I feel more comfortable anywhere. … I feel great right now, and I’m sure this fight will be different.”

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Salikhov is hoping the switch to ATT will pay off this Saturday. Salikhov very much likes the matchup he has in front of him and is confident he can get the job done.

“I watched some fights,” Salikhov said regarding his opponent. “He always puts pressure, good boxer. I like his style. He’s searching, always trying to finish the fight. But I like to do the same thing. I like to finish the fight always. I never think about the points. It’s going to be a good fight for us.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 215.

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UFC Fight Night 215 predictions: Derrick Lewis or Serghei Spivac in heavyweight clash?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC Fight Night 215 main card in Las Vegas.

	Lewis vs. Spivac	Cutelaba vs. Nzechukwu	Cortes-Acosta vs. Sherman	Fialho vs. Salikhov	Maddalena vs. Roberts
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 180-106	Lewis (54%)	Nzechukwu (59%)	Cortes-Acosta (78%)	Salikhov (55%)	Maddalena (87%)
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 190-101 2018 Champion	Lewis	Nzechukwu	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 182-109	Spivac	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 182-109	Spivac	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 179-112	Lewis	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
Mike Bohn @MikeBohn 178-113 2014 Champion	Spivac	Nzechukwu	Cortes-Acosta	Filaho	Maddalena
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 176-115	Lewis	Nzechukwu	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
Simon Samano @SJSamano 175-116	Lewis	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Filaho	Maddalena
Nolan King @mma_kings 170-121	Lewis	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Filaho	Maddalena
Brian Garcia @thegoze 169-122 2017 Champion	Lewis	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 157-134	Lewis	Nzechukwu	Cortes-Acosta	Salikhov	Maddalena
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 142-149	Lewis	Cutelaba	Cortes-Acosta	Filaho	Maddalena

The UFC is back home in Las Vegas this week, and three sets of heavy hitters are atop the card.

UFC Fight Night 215 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card streams on ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, former heavyweight title challenger [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (26-10 MMA, 17-8 UFC) takes on [autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC). Spivac is a 2-1 favorite at Tipico Sportsbook; the comeback on Lewis is +165. But our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers are bucking the betting odds and have Lewis with a big 8-3 lead.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Ion Cutelaba[/autotag] (16-8-1 MMA, 5-7-1 UFC) meets [autotag]Kennedy Nzechukwu[/autotag] (10-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) at light heavyweight. Nzechukwu is the favorite at the betting window at -170, but like in the main event, our pickers have underdog Cutelaba with the lead at 7-4.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Waldo Cortes-Acosta[/autotag] (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is back for a quick turnaround at heavyweight against [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag] (16-10 MMA, 4-9 UFC). Cortes-Acosta is more than a 2-1 favorite and is one of two unanimous picks on the main card at 11-0.

[autotag]Andre Fialho[/autotag] (16-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) takes on [autotag]Muslim Salikhov[/autotag] (18-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a welterweight fight that nearly is a pick’em at the sportsbook. Salikhov is just a -115 favorite, but he’s up 7-4 in the picks.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Jack Della Maddalena[/autotag] (12-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is our second unanimous pick at 11-0 in his welterweight fight against [autotag]Danny Roberts[/autotag] (18-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC). Maddalena is by far the biggest favorite on the card at -600.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Lewis (54 percent), Nzechukwu (59 percent), Cortes-Acosta (78 percent), Salikhov (55 percent) and Maddalena (87 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 215.

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UFC Fight Night 215 pre-event facts: Andre Fialho first to five UFC fights in 2022

Check out the numbers behind UFC Fight Night 215, where Derrick Lewis can add to his knockout record and Andre Fialho keeps busy.

The UFC returns to its home base of Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 215, which takes place at the UFC Apex and streams on ESPN+.

A heavyweight headliner serves atop the card. The most decorated knockout artist in UFC history returns to competition as [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (26-10 MMA, 17-8 UFC) looks to buck his losing skid against the streaking [autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC).

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 215.

UFC on ABC 3 video: Li Jingliang rallies to stop Muslim Salikhov with second-round TKO

Li Jingliang got back in the win column in emphatic fashion at UFC on ABC 3.

[autotag]Li Jingliang[/autotag] is back in the win column.

The UFC welterweight stopped [autotag]Muslim Salikhov[/autotag] on the main card of Saturday’s UFC on ABC 3 at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. The official stoppage came at the 4:38 mark of Round 2.

Jingliang (19-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) looked to be behind on the scorecards, as Salikhov (18-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) had a good amount of success in the first round. However, “The Leech” came back in the second when he wobbled Salikhov with a right hand and then patiently picked his shots to get the stoppage win.

Below you can watch Jingliang’s TKO win (via Twitter):

LI KNEW HE HAD THE FINISH 🤯 #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/BZjcH2INen

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 16, 2022

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With this victory, Jingliang bounced back from a quick submission loss to UFC star Khamzat Chimaev back at UFC 267 in October 2021. The Chinese fighter is 2-2 in his past four trips to the octagon.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 3.

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UFC on ABC 3: Li Jingliang vs. Muslim Salikhov odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ABC 3 bout odds and lines between Li Jingliang vs. Muslim Salikhov, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a welterweight bout on the main card, Li Jingliang and Muslim Salikhov meet Saturday at UFC on ABC 3 at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Below, we analyze the UFC on ABC 3 Li vs. Salikhov odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The prelims can be viewed on ESPN/ESPN+ at 11 a.m. ET, followed by the main card on ABC/ESPN+ starts at 2 p.m.

Li takes the walk to the octagon looking to bounce back after getting mowed over by Khamzat Chimaev last time out at UFC 267. He was submitted in the 1st round and is eager to get back in the win column. Li has a very ordinary 4-3 record across the past 7 outings, and he has gone the distance just once in the previous 5 events.

Salikhov enters on a 5-bout win streak since losing via submission to Alex Garcia in his UFC debut in Nov. 2017. He has been out of action since a unanimous-decision win over Francisco Trinaldo last June. Each of his previous 3 bouts has gone the distance.

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UFC on ABC 3 Li vs. Salikhov odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:37 a.m. ET.

Fight result (2-way line): Li +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Salikhov -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Total rounds: Over 2.5 (-155) | Under 2.5 (+112)
Will the fight go the distance? Yes (-130) | No (-105)

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UFC on ABC 3 Li vs. Salikhov picks and predictions

Records: Li (18-7-0) | Salikhov (18-2-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

SALIKHOV (-160) is a moderate favorite worth playing. He has been on a roll with 5 straight victories, including a pair of KO/TKO wins. Lately, as the competition has gotten better, his fights have ended up going the distance. As such, for method of victory, take SALIKHOV BY POINTS (+170) for a solid profit.

Over/Under (O/U)

YES: FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE (-130) is a strong play based on Salikhov’s tendency to go the distance. Li has had 4 of his last 7 fights finish inside the distance, but he’ll hang around and push Salikhov to the limit Saturday.

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Photos: UFC on ABC 3 ceremonial weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the UFC on ABC 3 ceremonial weigh-ins.

Check out these photos from the UFC on ABC 3 ceremonial weigh-ins which took place at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photos courtesy of Gregory Payan, AP Images)

UFC on ABC 3 predictions: Brian Ortega or Yair Rodriguez on Long Island?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ABC 3 main card in Elmont, N.Y., on Long Island.

	Ortega vs. Rodriguez	Lemos vs. Waterson	Jingliang vs. Salikhov	Mudaerji vs. Schnell	Burgos vs. Jourdain	Murphy vs. Tate
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 117-63	Ortega (63%)	Lemos (65%)	Salikhov (64%)	Mudaerji (63%)	Burgos (74%)	Tate (72%)
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 123-62 2018 Champion	Ortega	Lemos	Jingliang	Mudaerji	Burgos	Murphy
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 119-66	Ortega	Lemos	Jingliang	Mudaerji	Burgos	Tate
Mike Bohn @MikeBohn 119-66 2014 Champion	Rodriguez	Lemos	Salikhov	Schnell	Jourdain	Tate
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 117-68	Rodriguez	Lemos	Jingliang	Mudaerji	Jourdain	Tate
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 117-68	Ortega	Lemos	Jingliang	Mudaerji	Burgos	Tate
Simon Samano @SJSamano 116-69	Ortega	Lemos	Jingliang	Mudaerji	Burgos	Tate
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 110-75	Rodriguez	Lemos	Salikhov	Schnell	Burgos	Tate
Nolan King @mma_kings 110-75	Ortega	Lemos	Salikhov	Mudaerji	Burgos	Tate
Brian Garcia @thegoze 109-76 2017 Champion	Ortega	Lemos	Jingliang	Mudaerji	Burgos	Tate
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 103-82	Ortega	Lemos	Salikhov	Schnell	Burgos	Tate
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 89-96	Rodriguez	Lemos	Salikhov	Schnell	Burgos	Tate

The UFC is back in New York on Long Island this week with a pair of featherweight contenders atop the lineup.

UFC on ABC 3 takes place Saturday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. The main card airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, former featherweight title challenger [autotag]Brian Ortega[/autotag] (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) takes on [autotag]Yair Rodriguez[/autotag] (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in a key bout for the division. Ortega is a -190 favorite at Tipico Sportsbook; the comeback on Rodriguez is +145. But it’s not a blowout with our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, who have Ortega with a 7-4 lead in the picks.

In the women’s flyweight co-feature, [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] (11-2-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) meets [autotag]Michelle Waterson[/autotag] (18-9 MMA, 6-5 UFC). Lemos is the biggest favorite on the main card at -320 and is our staff members’ only unanimous pick at 11-0.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Li Jingliang[/autotag] (18-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) takes on [autotag]Muslim Salikhov[/autotag] (18-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in a welterweight bout. Salikhov is a -160 favorite, but our staff pickers have Jingliang with a narrow 6-5 picks lead.

[autotag]Su Mudaerji[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is a big -260 favorite against [autotag]Matt Schnell[/autotag] (15-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC) in their flyweight bout, but he doesn’t have a blowout in the picks. He has just a 7-4 edge from our crew.

[autotag]Shane Burgos[/autotag] (14-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) is a -170 favorite in his featherweight fight against [autotag]Charles Jourdain[/autotag] (13-4-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) and has a 9-2 lead in the picks.

And to open the main card, former women’s bantamweight champion [autotag]Miesha Tate[/autotag] (19-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) makes her first appearance at flyweight. She’s more than a 2-1 favorite against Lauren Murphy (15-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) and is a near-unanimous pick at 10-1.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Ortega (63 percent), Lemos (65 percent), Salikhov (64 percent), Mudaerji (63 percent), Burgos (74 percent) and Tate (72 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 3.

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With Muslim Salikhov out, Andre Fialho steps in to face Michel Pereira at UFC on ESPN 32

Andre Fialho has signed with the UFC and will get a big opportunity Saturday.

[autotag]Andre Fialho[/autotag] has signed with the UFC and will get a big opportunity Saturday.

[autotag]Muslim Salikhov[/autotag] has been forced out of UFC on ESPN 32, and Fialho (14-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will step in on short notice to face [autotag]Michel Pereira[/autotag] (26-11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC). A person with knowledge of the booking informed MMA Junkie on Tuesday but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. UFC broadcast partner ESPN was first to report the news.

Fialho’s management announced his signing to the UFC on social media. Pereira later confirmed the fight on his Instagram.

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UFC on ESPN 32 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+.

Fialho, a PFL, Bellator and UAE Warriors veteran, has won his past four in a row. The 27-year-old Sanford MMA fighter is coming off a first-round TKO of ex-UFC fighter Stefan Sekulic at UAE Warriors 24 in October.

After back-to-back setbacks to Tristan Connelly and Diego Sanchez, entertaining Brazilian Pereira has scored three straight wins over Zelim Imadaev, Khaos Williams, and most recently Niko Price at UFC 264 in July.

With the change, the UFC on ESPN 32 lineup now includes:

MAIN CARD (ESPN, ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze
Andre Fialho vs. Michel Pereira
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia
Rogerio Bontorin vs. Brandon Royval
Jake Collier vs. Chase Sherman
Gabriel Benitez vs. TJ Brown

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET)

Bill Algeo vs. Joanderson Brito
Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Court McGee
Viacheslav Borshchev vs. Dakota Bush
Saidyokub Kakhramonov vs. Brian Kelleher
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Silvana Gomez Juarez
Joseph Holmes vs. Jamie Pickett

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Nov. 1-7)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from Nov. 1-7.

UFC adds Michel Pereira vs. Muslim Salikhov to Jan. 15 event

A matchup between exciting welterweights Muslim Salikhov and Michel Pereira is on tap for the UFC’s first event of 2022.

A matchup between two exciting welterweights is on tap for the UFC’s first event of 2022.

[autotag]Michel Pereira[/autotag] (26-11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) will take on [autotag]Muslim Salikhov[/autotag] (18-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 15 in an event that doesn’t yet have a known venue or location.

A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie following an initial report from MMA Fighting. Pereira also confirmed the fight on social media.

A rising contender in the UFC’s welterweight division, Salikhov has quietly put together an impressive five-fight winning streak. The 37-year-old Wushu Sanda world champion is coming off a unanimous decision win over Francisco Trinaldo at UFC Fight Night 189 in June.

Brazil’s high-flying welterweight Pereira was able to snap a two-fight losing skid with three straight wins over Zelim Imadaev, Khaos Williams, and most recently Niko Price at UFC 264 in July.

With the addition to the card, the Jan. 15 lineup now includes:

Bill Algeo vs. Joanderson Brito
Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Court McGee
Saidyokub Kakhramonov vs. Brian Kelleher
Zarrukh Adashev vs. Kleydson Rodrigues
Rogerio Bontorin vs. Brandon Royval
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Ashley Yoder
Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Joaquin Buckley
Jake Collier vs. Chase Sherman
Viacheslav Borshchev vs. Dakota Bush

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