Ilya Salikhov is favored to win against Mushvig Rzayev with moneyline odds of 1.65, thanks to his superior striking accuracy of 58% in his last three fights and a recent knockout victory over a top-ranked welterweight contender last month. Salikhov holds a 4-1 record in his past five bouts, showcasing elite takedown defense at 85%, while Rzayev struggles against high-volume strikers with a 1-3 record in similar matchups. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offers the sharpest lines for this TOP DOG Fighting Championship clash.

The MMA match between Ilya Salikhov and Mushvig Rzayev starts at 4:00 PM EST on March 14, 2026, in the TOP DOG Fighting Championship league.

The fight takes place at the Arena Moscow in Moscow, Russia, a premier 15,000-capacity venue known for hosting elite MMA events with state-of-the-art Octagon setup and sold-out crowds for TOP DOG cards.

Prediction: Ilya Salikhov wins by decision or late TKO at odds of 1.65, leveraging his technical striking edge and cardio advantage, as Rzayev has faded in rounds 3-5 in 3 of his last 4 fights. Over 2.5 rounds is at 1.90 given both fighters' durability, but Salikhov's 7 knockdowns in his last 5 bouts tilt the value his way on DexWin.

This marks the first head-to-head meeting between Ilya Salikhov and Mushvig Rzayev, with no prior clashes; however, Salikhov's 12-3 record against European welterweights contrasts Rzayev's 2-4 mark in international bouts over the last two years.