Carlos Leal vs Muslim Salikhov

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At a glance

3Key stats ledof 4 compared0
2-2UFC record9-6
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
971ELO rating: Leal leads940
1Win streak: Leal leads0
LWLWLast 5 (old → new)WWWLL
50.0%Finish rate55.6%
74"Reach: Leal leads70"
5' 11"Height: Level5' 11"
32 yrsAge42 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
76.5Sig. strikes / fight31.3
0.3Takedowns / fight0.8

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

No leader is marked on a percentage: Carlos Leal has 4 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

They have met once

0Salikhov leads the series1
  1. Salikhov wonKO/TKO · R1UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder · Jul 26, 2025

Who wins? fan vote

How they win share of UFC wins

LealKODEC
SalikhovKODEC
1 (50.0%)KO/TKO: Salikhov leads5 (55.6%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Level0 (0.0%)
1 (50.0%)Decision: Salikhov leads4 (44.4%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

306Sig. strikes landed: Salikhov leads469
47.0%Strike accuracy49.0%
0Knockdowns: Salikhov leads5
197Head strikes: Salikhov leads238
73Body strikes: Salikhov leads135
36Leg strikes: Salikhov leads96

No leader is marked on a percentage: Carlos Leal has 4 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Grappling career totals

1Takedowns landed: Salikhov leads12
11.1%Takedown accuracy33.3%
2:36Control time: Salikhov leads9:30
0Sub. attempts: Level0
0Reversals: Level0

No leader is marked on a percentage: Carlos Leal has 4 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Career UFC bouts

4Fights: Salikhov leads15
2Wins: Salikhov leads9
2Losses6
1Finishes: Salikhov leads5
50.0%Win rate60.0%
1Best win streak: Salikhov leads5
1,000Peak ELO: Salikhov leads1,085
187Days / fight: Leal leads218
170 lbs.Weight170 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 0 / 2 ratings

—Overall5.7
—Striking6.3
—Grappling5.5
—Wrestling5.3
—Cardio5.4
—Chin5.2
—Power5.7
—Excitement6.3

Carlos Leal vs Muslim Salikhov: Matchup Breakdown

Carlos Leal is 2-2 in the Welterweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Muslim Salikhov is 9-6 at Welterweight, winning 60.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Muslim Salikhov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder on Jul 26, 2025, won by Muslim Salikhov by KO/TKO in round 1.

Carlos Leal holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 971 to 940. Career peaks are 1,000 for Carlos Leal and 1,085 for Muslim Salikhov. Carlos Leal has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 2 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Muslim Salikhov has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 55.6% of the time.

Carlos Leal stands 5' 11" with a reach of 74" and fights orthodox. Muslim Salikhov is 5' 11" with a reach of 70", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Carlos Leal. Carlos Leal is 32, Muslim Salikhov is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Carlos Leal has landed 306 significant strikes at 47.0% accuracy with 1 takedown and 2:36 of control time. Muslim Salikhov has landed 469 at 49.0% with 12 takedowns and 9:30 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Carlos Leal and Muslim Salikhov fought before?

Yes. Carlos Leal and Muslim Salikhov have fought once in the UFC. Muslim Salikhov won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder on July 26, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Carlos Leal or Muslim Salikhov?

Muslim Salikhov has more UFC wins: 9 to 2. Carlos Leal's UFC record is 2-2; Muslim Salikhov's is 9-6.

KO/TKO wins: Carlos Leal 1, Muslim Salikhov 5. Submission wins: Carlos Leal 0, Muslim Salikhov 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Carlos Leal or Muslim Salikhov?

Carlos Leal and Muslim Salikhov are the same height: 5'11". Carlos Leal has the longer reach: 74 inches to 70.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.