Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC Vegas 75 (Back a Win by Decision in Australia)

Dalby vs Salikhov Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC Vegas 75 — Main Card Welterweight Bout
Nicolas Dalby (21-4-1, 6 KOs) vs. Muslim Salikhov (19-3-0, 13 KOs)
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Fight Time: This fight will be on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Venue: UFC APEX — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN, ESPN2

Dalby vs Salikhov Odds & Prop Bets

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Moneyline:
- Nicolas Dalby: (+154)
- Muslim Salikhov: (-184)

Method of Victory:
- Dalby by KO/TKO: (+1000)
- Dalby by Points: (+250)
- Dalby by Submission: (+1300)
- Salikhov by KO/TKO: (+220)
- Salikhov by Points: (+190)
- Salikhov by Submission: (+1800)

Dalby vs Salikhov Prediction

Nicolas Dalby has had his fair share of ups and downs in the UFC, but he enters Saturday on a notable two-bout winning streak. He took down Claudio Silva via unanimous decision back in July and then defeated Warlley Alves via split decision in January. He knows what it takes to win over the judges.

Muslim Salikhov has posted a commendable 6-2 record since making his UFC debut back in 2017 and most recently took down Andre Fialho via KO/TKO in the third round. The 39-year-old has faltered when pushed up against the cage, though, as he tends to get torched in what is a vulnerable position.

Dalby has to be careful as Salikhov is a menace when it comes to controlling fights with his powerful kicks. The Danish fighter has a 4.5" reach advantage here, though, so he will be able to stay distant in order to force Salikhov to change his strategy. That gives Dalby a clear avenue to land some jabs.

Winner: Nicolas Dalby

Dalby vs Salikhov Best Bet

It's worth taking on juiced odds to back this fight to go the distance. After all, each of Dalby's last nine fights (outside of a no contest) have ended via a decision and three of Salikhov's last five fights have been decided by the judges. Each fighter possesses an elite chin, too, as Dalby and Salikhov combine for just one single KO/TKO loss in their careers. Expect a lengthy showdown to occur in Australia.

Bet: Fight to Go the Distance (-150)

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