The fight between Salikhov and Zaleski lasted all the planned three rounds. A victory by a separate decision of the judges was won by a Russian fighter (29:28, 28:29, 29:28).
Thus, Salikhov won a fourth consecutive victory in the UFC.
Earlier, former M-1 Global lightweight champion Roman Bogatov was defeated by Leonardo Santos at the UFC 251 tournament, which takes place on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.