Muslim Salikhov and Uros Medic faced off in a compelling welterweight clash at UFC Vegas 111 on Saturday night, as the seasoned veterans met in a battle to stay relevant in the ever-evolving 170-pound division.
Salikhov (22-5) continued to defy age at 41, entering the bout on a three-fight win streak. Two of those victories came by way of highlight-reel first-round knockouts over Kenan Song and Carlos Leal, earning him a showdown with Medic.
Medic (11-3) entered the bout coming off a win over Gilbert Urbina in August. The UFC veteran has compiled an impressive resume with victories over Tim Means, Matthew Semelsberger, Omar Morales, Aalon Cruz, and Urbina.
Round 1 – Medic opened the fight with immediate pressure, while Salikhov fired off high kicks in response. Staying composed, Medic landed quick, precise shots from the outside, then connected clean with a powerful left hand that dropped Salikhov and ended the fight in emphatic fashion.
Salikhov appeared to be hunting for a knockout of his own, but Medic found the perfect counter first. Once he landed that it was all she wrote for Salikhov.
With the victory, Uros Medic made it two straight highlight-reel finishes inside the UFC APEX, both finishing at the 1:03 mark.
Official Result: Uros Medic def. Muslim Salikhov via R1 TKO, 1:03
