Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Randy “Rudeboy” Brown will take on Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Brown brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Salikhov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Brown has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.38 per minute. On the other hand, Salikhov boasts a 51% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.37 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Randy Brown is coming in with a 17-5-0 record. Brown will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Wellington Turman at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria in June.

Salikhov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Randy Brown on June 24, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier and holds a 19-4-0 record.

Randy Brown has a orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 41-year-old Muslim Salikhov is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Randy Brown stats

→ Brown’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Brown lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute.
→ Brown’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Brown’s takedown average is 0.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Brown’s takedown defense is 74%.

Brown comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.38 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Salikhov fires at 51% accuracy, landing about 3.37 significant strikes per minute. Randy Brown also has a 39% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.8 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Salikhov’s 1.31 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Muslim Salikhov stats

→ Salikhov’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Salikhov lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute.
→ Salikhov’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Salikhov’s takedown average is 1.31 per 15 minutes.
→ Salikhov’s takedown defense is 73%.

Muslim spent, on average, 11:25 minutes in the Octagon, and Randy has an average fight time of 10:36 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Randy or Muslim? Sound off in the comments.

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