Muslim Salikhov and Carlos Leal will meet at Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for UFC on ABC 9. They are part of the undercard to the main event of Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder.
Salikhov, the "King of Kung Fu" from Russia, turned pro with years of experience and a record that includes 14 knockout wins. His last bout ended in victory over Kenan Song via a spinning wheel kick knockout. Leal, called "The Lion," comes from Brazil's Thai Brasil team with an impressive TKO win over Alex Morono just months ago.
What time is Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal fight
Live coverage for the Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 01:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:40 AM |
The UFC on ABC 9 event takes place on July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The start time is set for 01:40 PM EST. This event features a welterweight bout between Muslim Salikhov and Gabriel Leal as part of the undercard. The main event will showcase Robert Whittaker facing Reinier de Ridder.
The fights are part of the UFC on ABC 9 tournament. The bouts consist of three rounds each. Note that the ring walk times may vary due to the performance duration of earlier fights in the undercard.
Viewers should check local listings for start times in their respective regions to ensure they don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Muslim Salikhov faces Carlos Leal in a Welterweight bout at UFC on ABC 9 - Whittaker vs. de Ridder. No belts are on the line.
Muslim Salikhov
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 26
- Record: 21 / 5 / 0
Muslim Salikhov hails from Russia and fights in the Welterweight division. With a professional record of 21 wins and 5 losses, he is known for his striking skills, especially his spinning techniques. His recent win over Kenan Song ended with a spinning wheel kick knockout, showcasing his ability to execute creative strikes efficiently.
Carlos Leal
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 22 / 6 / 0
Carlos Leal, from Brazil, competes in the same weight class and holds a record of 22 wins and 6 losses. His previous opponent was Alex Morono, whom he defeated with a TKO via punches, demonstrating solid striking power.
How and where to watch the Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal Fight
You can watch Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal Fight Card
- Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder
- Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee
- Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Marc-Andre Barriault
- Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov
- Amanda Ribas vs Tabatha Ricci
- Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal
- Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana
- Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa
- Martin Buday vs Marcus Almeida
- Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen
- Davey Grant vs Da'Mon Blackshear
