Mukhomad Vakhaev vs Carlos Felipe Prediction
🔥 On July 11, Grozny will host ACA 189, a tournament dedicated to the memory of the acclaimed freestyle wrestler Buvaisar Saitiev. One of the evening's fights will feature Russian Muhumat Vakhaev against Brazilian Carlos Felipe.
Initially, Vakhaev was set to face Tony Johnson. However, the American had to withdraw from the fight. Felipe steps in as a replacement. Can Carlos, with such short notice, pose a legitimate challenge to the former ACA champion? Find the answer in the fight prediction on Scores24!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Mukhomad Vakhaev Player Overview
Vakhaev is a sambo specialist at his core. His forte lies in relentless pressure, grappling, and takedowns, which he executes successfully even against opponents with a significant size advantage. However, it's worth noting that the former ACA champion also packs knockout power. His wide-swinging overhands and hooks can send any heavyweight to the canvas, not just in the league but globally.
Vakhaev's professional MMA record stands at 13-7-1. He has been competing in the ACA for a decade. In his last bout, which took place in February of this year, the Russian fighter was knocked out by Kirill Kornilov in the second round. This defeat snapped his two-fight winning streak.
Match Results: Mukhomad Vakhaev
Carlos Felipe Player Overview
Felipe made a name for himself in the UFC, where from 2020 to 2021 he was on a three-fight winning streak. However, a decision loss to Andrei Arlovski marked the end of his career in the world's premier promotion. He then moved to ACA, where he lost four out of five bouts. In his most recent fight this June, Carlos was defeated by submission in the second round against Zumso Zuraev, bringing his record to 12-6.
Striking remains Felipe's main weapon. He doesn't shy away from his opponents' strikes (or counterstrikes), almost always engaging in a brawl. While there are technical gaps, his punching power is certainly formidable.
Match Results: Carlos Felipe
Editor's Prediction
Vakhayev is the favorite heading into this matchup, according to the bookmakers' odds. Despite his recent loss, which could be chalked up to a stroke of bad luck, Mukhumat remains a formidable threat in the ACA heavyweight division. He's set to face an opponent who is clearly struggling, currently on a four-fight losing streak and stepping in on just a week's notice. On paper, Felipe seems like an easy target for the former champion.
