Abubakar Vagaev vs Albert Tumenov Prediction

🔊 The main bout of the upcoming ACA 183 tournament, which will take place on February 8 in Krasnodar, has been announced as a match between Russians Abubakar Vagaev and Albert Tumenov. The fight will be a welterweight title bout. For Tumenov, this will be his first title defense following a knockout victory over Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov. Will ACA have a new champion? Let's delve into it.

◾ Abubakar Vagaev

Abubakar Vagaev is primarily a striker, a multiple-time medalist in Russian and world kickboxing championships. The Russian made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2012 with the organization RadMer. As an undefeated prospect with a 6-0 record, Vagaev was signed by World Fighting Championship Akhmat, where he spent most of his career. During his time in WFCA, he had only one title fight, in which he lost by knockout to Beslan Ushukov. The fighter transitioned to ACA in 2019. Vagaev made an excellent debut in the new organization: after three consecutive victories, he was given a title shot against Murad Abdullaev, whom Abubakar had lost to in WFCA. Vagaev managed to take revenge, capturing the championship title and making one successful defense. Currently, the Russian is on a two-fight winning streak, both by decision. Overall, Vagaev has 22 wins and 4 losses.

◾ Albert Tumenov

Albert Tumenov is a boxer by base and a Russian champion in army hand-to-hand combat. He made his professional debut in 2010. Thanks to frequent and successful performances, Tumenov was signed by the UFC just four years after his official debut. In Dana White's organization, the Russian recorded 5 wins and 3 losses, with fights against Lorenz Larkin, prime Gunnar Nelson, and young Leon Edwards. After leaving the American promotion, Albert was signed by ACB, where he quickly became the welterweight champion. Since 2017, Tumenov has not lost, and his winning streak now includes eight consecutive fights. Overall, "Einstein" has 25 wins and 4 losses.

📝 Editorial Prediction

Tumenov is rightfully the favorite for the upcoming fight: Albert surpasses his opponent in striking, and "Einstein" also possesses excellent wrestling skills. Therefore, it should not be difficult for him to methodically outstrike his opponent on the feet, accumulating points. Vagaev can only rely on his wrestling, but it is unlikely he will surprise his experienced adversary with it. Based on this logic, we recommend betting on Albert Tumenov's victory.