Kirill Kornilov vs Alikhan Vakhaev Prediction
💪 On November 7, 2025, St. Petersburg will host ACA 195. The event will be headlined by a heavyweight title bout between Kirill Kornilov and Alihan Vakhaev. Who will come out on top and claim the title? Find out in our editorial's prediction!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Kirill Kornilov Player Overview
Kirill Kornilov (19-2-1), known for his impressive finish rate of 63%, joined Russia's premier league ACA in 2023, bringing experience from RCC, Gorilla FC, Ares FC, and MMA Series. During the Grand Prix, he successfully overcame Salimgerei Rasulov but was defeated by Adam Bogatyrev via submission in the semifinals. Since then, Kornilov has put together an impressive four-fight winning streak in less than a year, avenging his loss to Bogatyrev with a decisive judges' decision this May.
Match Results: Kirill Kornilov
Alikhan Vakhaev Player Overview
Alikhan Vakhaev (14-3), with a 57% finish rate, began his professional MMA journey in March 2014, competing in leagues such as ACB, WFCA, and ACA. In August 2022, he became the ACA champion by defeating Salimgerey Rasulov. However, by March 2023, he lost the belt to Evgeny Goncharov via judges' decision. Currently, Vakhaev is on a two-fight winning streak, including a victory over Tony Johnson in August 2024. This was supposed to set up a rematch with Goncharov, but due to the champion's injury, the fight was canceled, leaving the title vacant.
Match Results: Alikhan Vakhaev
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We are in for an intriguing showdown. Vakhaev stands taller than his opponent, boasting long limbs and exceptional wrestling skills. Kornilov, though shorter, excels in striking. This sets the stage for a classic clash: grappler versus striker. We lean towards Vakhaev in this matchup, having weathered numerous challenges and previously held the championship. We believe his ground game will neutralize Kornilov's striking threat and reclaim the title.
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