MMA Match Preview: Muslim Salikhov (22-5-0) vs. Uroš Medić (11-3-0)
Venue & Event Details
Event: UFC Vegas 111 – Bonfim vs. Brown
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Start Time: Main card begins 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT; Salikhov vs. Medić scheduled for main card slot
Injury Report
Muslim Salikhov: No reported injuries; enters camp healthy at age 41.
Uroš Medić: Cleared for full training; no significant camp issues.
Fighter Matchups
Muslim Salikhov (Russia, 41 years old)
Record: 22-5-0
Height/Reach: 5’11”, 70” reach
Style: Wushu Sanda striker, spinning attacks, counter-striking
Strikes Landed: 3.39 per min, 49% accuracy
Strikes Absorbed: 2.92 per min, 62% defense
Takedowns: 1.08 per 15 min, 32% accuracy, 72% defense
Uroš Medić (Serbia, 32 years old)
Record: 11-3-0
Height/Reach: 6’1”, 71” reach
Style: Southpaw striker, high output, knockout power
Strikes Landed: 5.47 per min, 60% accuracy
Strikes Absorbed: 3.50 per min, 56% defense
Takedowns: 0.36 per 15 min, 50% accuracy, 55% defense
Recent Form
Salikhov: Riding a three-fight win streak, including a 42-second KO of Carlos Leal (July 2025). Previously defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio (split decision) and Kenan Song (KO).
Medić: On a two-fight win streak, including a 1st-round KO of Gilbert Urbina (Aug 2025) and a TKO of Tim Means (Apr 2024). All 11 career wins have come by finish.
Fight History & Context
Salikhov is a decorated Wushu Sanda champion, known for spinning kicks and creative striking. Despite being 41, he remains dangerous with knockout power.
Medić has never gone the distance in his UFC career, making him one of the most volatile fighters in the division. His southpaw stance and volume striking present stylistic challenges for Salikhov.
Betting Trends
Salikhov: 3-0 in last 3 fights, 2 finishes.
Medić: 100% finish rate in wins, 2-0 in last 2 fights.
Both fighters trend toward early finishes; Medić has never seen the scorecards.
Salikhov has covered as an underdog in 2 of his last 3 fights.
Bottom Line: This is a classic youth vs. experience matchup. Salikhov’s creativity and counter-striking make him live as an underdog, but Medić’s pace, power, and finishing instincts give him the edge. Expect fireworks early, with Medić favored to secure another highlight-reel stoppage.
FIGHT ODDS
Muslim Salikhov + 115
Uros Medic – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
