Welterweight contenders Ignacio Bahamondes and Muslim Salikhov are looking to return to the win column as they face each other at the Noche UFC card on Saturday inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Despite his current two-fight losing skid, Bahamondes heads into the fight as the heavy betting favorite with -600 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Salikhov, who’s already 42 years old, is going to be the overwhelming betting underdog with +425 odds.
Noche UFC: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov Fight Odds
- Ignacio Bahamondes: -600
- Muslim Salikhov: +425
Noche UFC: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov: Tale of the Tape
| Ignacio Bahamondes | Muslim Salikhov | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 42 |
| Height | 6’3” | 5’11” |
| Reach | 75.5 inches | 70 inches |
| Leg Reach | 42 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 17-7 | 22-6 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 76% | 77% |
Noche UFC: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Bahamondes over Salikhov mainly because of his massive height and leg reach advantage. This will let Bahamondes stay at a comfortable distance to inflict significant damage while minimizing the risk of being countered.
Bahamondes is one of the most vicious kickers on the UFC roster today because he can fight in both stances. This lets him give opponents different looks and forces them to guess where his point of attack will be.
Both prefer fighting on the feet, and most of the fight will be contested in striking. A takedown attempt will only be applicable if one hurts the other with a solid strike, which will let them recover.
Ignacio Bahamondes’ Recent Fight Results
Bahamondes’ path to the UFC was via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020 when he stopped Edson Gomez via second-round finish. In his last five appearances inside the octagon, he recorded three wins (Christos Giagos, Manuel Torres, and Jalin Turner) and two losses (Rafael Fiziev and Tofiq Musayev).
Muslim Salikhov’s Recent Fight Results
Salikhov is a UFC veteran who has been with the promotion since 2017. He racked up three wins and two losses in his last five bouts. He defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio, Song Kenan, and Carlos Leal, while losing to Randy Brown and Uros Medic.
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