Danil Aleev vs Alex Terrible Prediction
🔊 One of the pioneers of bare-knuckle fighting in Russia, Danil "Rugbist" Aleev, is set to face off against metal scene star Alexander "Alex Terrible" Shikolai. Their bout will headline the Top Dog 37 event, taking place on July 5 at the "CSKA Arena" in Moscow. The fighters will go toe-to-toe with bare fists. How will their showdown conclude? Find the answer in the editorial prediction from Scores24.
Interesting Facts
- Danil Aleev is the founder of Russia's first bare-knuckle league, Top Dog.
- Danil Aleev holds a candidate master of sports title in rugby.
- Alexander Shikolai is the lead vocalist of the band Slaughter to Prevail.
- Alexander Shikolai has been training for the fight with UFC fighter Alexander Volkov.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Danil Aleev Player Overview
Danil Aleev, a 30-year-old fighter and promoter, is considered one of the pioneers of the bare-knuckle fighting scene in Russia. Since 2020, he has been at the helm of the Top Dog league. Known in the ring as "Rugby Player," Aleev gained fame through his performances in the “Strelka” tournaments and the “Meat Grinder” project. In recent years, Aleev has been less active in the ring, as his role as a promoter limits his fight appearances compared to the past. His last bout was against blogger Artem Tarasov in December 2022, where Aleev secured a victory by unanimous decision. However, the Russian Boxing Federation later declared the result void due to an error in round timing by the timekeeper.
Match Results: Danil Aleev
Alex Terrible Player Overview
Alexander Shikolai is a global sensation. The 32-year-old frontman of the band Slaughter to Prevail has achieved significant success in music. However, he still has much to prove in the fighting arena. "Alex Terrible" made his official bare-knuckle debut on January 25 this year at the RCC Hard 12 event, where he knocked out Kazakh fighter Mukhamedkhan Ospanov early in the first round. According to Alexander himself, he had fought before, albeit "underground": two years ago, Shikolai faced heavyweight Shaq Berny and emerged victorious by judges' decision.
Match Results: Alex Terrible
Editorial Prediction
Undoubtedly, a matchup featuring such prominent figures draws significant attention to the upcoming Top Dog 37 tournament. However, there are serious doubts about any sporting intrigue in this contest. While "Rugby Player" hasn't been very active lately, his experience remains intact. Shikolay, for whom fighting is more of a hobby, is unlikely to match Danil in terms of fighting skills.
Aleev is expected to fight in his usual style: constant pressure, leading the action, and throwing wide hooks with both hands. What can Shikolay offer in response? It's a big question... With all due respect, the musician has not faced this level of competition before, and there is confidence that "Alex Terrible" will not pass the test presented by "Rugby Player."
