Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic UFC Vegas 111: Full Fight Preview & Betting Picks (Nov 8, 2025)

The “King of Kung Fu” meets “The Doctor” this Saturday in a welterweight clash tailor-made for highlight reels.

At UFC Vegas 111, 41-year-old Wushu legend Muslim Salikhov (22-5) looks to extend his late-career resurgence against Serbia’s surging finisher Uroš Medić (11-3) — a man who’s never gone the distance in his UFC tenure.

Salikhov enters on a three-fight winning streak featuring some of the most artful knockouts in recent memory, including a spinning wheel kick finish over Kenan Song and a 42-second demolition of Carlos Leal. Medić, meanwhile, rebounded in August with a blistering first-round KO of Gilbert Urbina, reaffirming his reputation as one of the sport’s most lethal southpaws.

With both fighters owning elite striking pedigrees and a combined 25 finishes between them, this matchup promises fireworks — and likely won’t need the judges.

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📺 Where to Watch Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic? (November 8, 2025)

💰 Betting Odds

⚖️ Tale of the Tape

🧩 Fighter Breakdown

🟩 Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov

The 41-year-old Russian veteran remains one of MMA’s most unpredictable strikers. A five-time Wushu Sanda world champion, Salikhov blends traditional kung fu fluidity with modern MMA efficiency. His spinning kicks and counter right hands have earned him multiple Performance of the Night bonuses, and his recent KO of Carlos Leal proved his power hasn’t faded.

Salikhov’s strengths lie in timing and economy — he doesn’t waste movement and punishes opponents who overextend. But against a younger, longer southpaw like Medić, he’ll need to close distance intelligently and avoid getting drawn into wild exchanges.

Expect the “King of Kung Fu” to look for explosive moments, particularly with spinning attacks off missed jabs.

🟥 Uros “The Doctor” Medic

At 32, Medić is entering his physical prime and bringing serious firepower. Every one of his UFC wins has ended inside the distance, with crisp southpaw boxing, heavy body kicks, and finishing instincts that rival anyone in the division. Training under Rafael Cordeiro, he’s honed a patient, counter-heavy style — but he’s still most dangerous when fights turn chaotic.

His knockout of Gilbert Urbina in August showed composure under pressure, recovering from an early knockdown to deliver a lights-out left hook in just over a minute. Medić’s biggest concern remains defense; his aggressive output (5.47 significant strikes landed per minute) often leaves him open for counters — a dangerous prospect against Salikhov’s precision timing.

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📊 Fight Metrics & AI Insights

• AI Win Probability: Medic 61.6% | Salikhov 38.4%
• Finish Likelihood: 79% chance the fight ends inside the distance
• First Round Finish Probability: 54%
• Power Edge: Medic (+10% per landed strike)
• Accuracy Edge: Medic (60% vs 49%)
• Experience Edge: Salikhov (+10 UFC bouts, 3x more octagon time)

🧠 Fight Analysis

This is a mirror match of elite strikers separated by nine years and one key difference — pace.

Salikhov is the patient sniper; Medić is the volume-based predator. The Russian’s counterpunching thrives when opponents rush in, but Medic’s southpaw angles and high-pressure combinations could neutralize Salikhov’s setup game.

If Salikhov controls distance and times Medic’s entries, his spinning kick or overhand right could end it early. But if Medić maintains pressure, mixing body shots and southpaw jabs, his superior output and youth should take over.

The X-factor is durability. Salikhov, though remarkably fresh at 41, has shown signs of slowing in long fights. Medić, meanwhile, has never gone the distance — meaning cardio under duress remains untested.

🎯 Prop Bets & Same-Fight Parlay

🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic Prediction

💬 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (High)
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