Muslim Salikhov vs Uros Medic - AI generated fight pick

Muslim Salikhov holds a clear experience edge with a 22-5 record, 15 KOs, and a much longer UFC tenure. He is 41, which is a concern, but his recent performances show he still has knockout power and durability. Salikhov's significant strike defense (63%) and takedown defense (72%) are both notably higher than Medic's (56% and 56%, respectively), which is important since Medic has been susceptible to pressure and power. While Uros Medic is a dangerous finisher with a high strike accuracy (61%) and 8 first-round finishes, he has shown defensive liabilities, especially against experienced strikers and grapplers. Historically, fighters with Salikhov's experience, defensive metrics, and knockout ability have a significant win rate against aggressive but defensively open fighters like Medic, especially when the older fighter is still active and not on a losing streak. Salikhov's better defense and fight IQ should allow him to weather Medic's early storm and capitalize on openings as the fight progresses.