Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov Pick, 6/17/2023 Predictions UFC Vegas 75 Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 6/12/2023

Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov

UFC Vegas 75

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Nicolas Dalby will enter the Octagon with Muslim Salikhov at UFC Vegas 75 on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The opening odds have Dalby at +200 while Salikhov is coming in at -260.

Nicolas "Danish Dynamite" Dalby steps into the Octagon holding a record of 21-4-1 (2 NC). The 38-year-old weighs 170 lbs and comes in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 74". Muslim "King of Kung Fu" Salikhov measures 5'11" and weighs 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 19-3-0. The 39-year-old stretches 70". In the category of significant strikes, Nicolas Dalby is connecting on 3.74 per minute and Muslim Salikhov is landing 3.30 significant strikes per min. Dalby is connecting on 41% of the significant strikes he throws and Salikhov is landing 49%. In terms of defending in the Octagon, "Danish Dynamite" takes 3.35 significant strikes per minute while "King of Kung Fu" absorbs 2.43. Dalby also defends against 53% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way while Salikhov prevents 67% of the strikes thrown in his direction.

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UFC Vegas 75	Nicolas Dalby	Muslim Salikhov
Opening Odds	+200	-260
Record	21-4-1 (2 NC)	19-3-0
Average Fight Time	13:47	10:58
Height	5'11"	5'11"
Weight	170 lbs	170 lbs
Reach	74"	70"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	3.74	3.30
Striking Accuracy	41%	49%

In the wrestling category, Nicolas Dalby is not as effective of a grappler as he takes his opponents down 1.09 times per 15 min. Dalby is scoring a takedown on 30% of his attempts and is stopping 65% of all takedown attempts. Salikhov is scoring a takedown on 35% of the takedowns he tries and is defending 77% of the tries against him. In terms of subbing the opposition, Dalby is less apt at going for the finish by trying 0.1 submissions per 3 rds while Salikhov tries 0.8 submissions per 3 rounds.

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In his previous bout, Nicolas Dalby faced Warlley Alves and ended up winning this fight by way of split decision in round 3. Alves landed 75 of 153 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Dalby finished this fight landing 167 of 298 total strikes. When it comes to significant strikes, Alves landed 66 of 144, giving him a percentage of 45%. He finished the fight landing 45 of 117 significant strikes to the head. Statistically, Dalby landed 47% of his significant strikes by connecting on 119 of 248. Out of those significant strikes, he was 75 of 195 pointed at the head. 93% of the significant strikes landed by Alves and 72% of them connected on by Dalby were done at distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Muslim Salikhov, he fought Andre Fialho and took home the win by way of a wheel kick to the head in round 3. Fialho connected on 82% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance and Salikhov ended up landing 62% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Salikhov connected on 58% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 56 of 95. He ended up connecting on 38 of 70 significant strikes directed at the head. Fialho landed 17 of 66 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he landed 10 of 55 aimed at the head. Discussing the total strikes thrown in this fight, Fialho ended up connecting on 29 of 80 while Salikhov ended up landing 77 of 123 of the strikes he threw in total.

Other fights on the card to watch

Another fight to keep an eye on is when Raoni Barcelos battles Miles Johns. Barcelos steps into the Octagon with a mark of 17-4-0. The 36-year-old records a weight of 135 lbs and measures 5'7". The orthodox fighter reaches 67". Johns stands 5'7" and is weighing in at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his total of 13-2-0. The 29-year-old has an arm span of 66". When it comes to grappling, Raoni Barcelos takes his opponents to the mat 1.63 times per 3 rounds and Miles Johns is able to score a takedown 0.86 times per 15 min. In terms of striking, Barcelos lands an average of 5.69 strikes/minute and connects on 52% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side we have Miles Johns, who lands 48% of the strikes that he throws and connects for an average of 3.63 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Alessandro Costa is set to encounter Jimmy Flick. Flick has a mark of 16-6-0. The 32-year-old is weighing in at 125 lbs and stands 5'7". The orthodox fighter reaches 68". Costa stands 5'4" and records a weight of 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage with a record of 12-3-0. The 27-year-old extends his reach 67". In terms of grappling, Jimmy Flick defends against 15% of the takedowns fighters have tried and is scoring a takedown on 42% of his tries. Costa is taking his opponents to the mat on 15% of his tries and defends against 87% of all takedown attempts. In the category of striking, Flick absorbs 3.41 strikes/min while he is dealing 1.90 strikes per minute. Costa, at the same time, absorbs 3.16 strikes per minute and connects on 2.28 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Muslim Salikhov (-260)

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