MMA Preview – Li Jingliang vs Muslim Salikhov at UFC on ABC 3
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LI JINGLIANG VS MUSLIM SALIKHOV FACTS
When is UFC on ABC 3? Sunday 17th July, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ABC 3? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ABC 3? Click here to buy tickets for UFC on ABC 3
What channel is UFC on ABC 3 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC ABC 3? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
LI JINGLIANG VS MUSLIM SALIKHOV LOWDOWN
Li Jingliang (18-7) appears after that high profile dismantling from Khamzat Chimaev back in October last year. Jingliang provided him his first real test, but the star proceeded to throw him around the octagon and submit him in the first round. That was his second loss in his last three with the first coming in March 2020 losing a unanimous decision to Neil Magny. Sandwiched between however, was one of the best performances of his career knocking out the fearsome striker Santiago Ponzinibbio last year.
Muslim Salikhov (18-2) heads to New York for his annual appearance. It is a shame he has not been able to be more active inside the cage. After getting submitted on his debut back in 2017 by Alex Garcia, he has won all his bouts, but only fought five times. They include knockouts over Ricky Rainey (2018) and Nordine Taleb (2019) then decisions over Laureano Staropoli (2019), Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (2020) and Francisco Trinaldo (2021).
LI JINGLIANG VS MUSLIM SALIKHOV PREDICTION
Jingliang got completely out grappled in his last two losses so he will be very grateful he is fighting a striker. With knockouts over Zaleski dos Santos and Ponzinibbio, he will have all the confidence on the feet, but Salikhov is a different beast in the striking realm.
He is as seasoned as it gets with power to match his technique. He will look to chop Jingliang down with thunderous leg kicks and piercing side kicks to the body. He also has brilliant hands and we expect him to come out on top in the exchanges, but only if he respects Jingliang’s left hook.
If the Russian begins to hurt the Chinese native, Jingliang may look for the takedown, but Salikhov has very strong defence and we back him to keep this on the feet. So, on paper, Salikhov justifies being the favourite.
Prediction: Salikhov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
