Felipe Maia vs Salam Prediction
👊 On November 14, Vladikavkaz will host Fight Nights 130. In the main card of this event, Russian fighter Alan Salamov will face Brazilian Felipe Maia. They will clash in the welterweight division. What can we expect from this showdown? Check out our editorial team's prediction!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Felipe Maia Player Overview
The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter Felipe Maia doesn't boast an impressive track record, with a professional record of 15 wins and 11 losses, mostly accumulated in local promotions. Currently, Maia is going through a tough phase, enduring a three-fight losing streak, all within the Spanish league War MMA. Particularly concerning are his last two bouts, where he suffered early stoppage defeats in the first round.
Match Results: Felipe Maia
Alan Salamov Player Overview
The Russian fighter boasts a track record of impressive performances in the Hardcore MMA league, where he secured victories over well-known opponents like Yurik Smoyan and Zalimkhan Yusupov. Prior to this, Salamov clinched the title at the Grand Prix of the prestigious "Nashe Delo" league, underscoring his high caliber and potential. In his most recent bout at the Vladikavkaz Open MMA Championship, Alam knocked out Iranian fighter Alireza Shariati in just 18 seconds of the first round.
Match Results: Alan Salamov
⭐ Editorial Prediction
There's no real intrigue in this matchup. Alan Salamov is the clear favorite here. The Russian fighter is in his prime and is steadily gaining momentum in professional MMA. He's been matched against a Brazilian opponent who is admittedly past his peak. As we've mentioned, Felipe Maia has lost his last two fights in the first round. We anticipate a similar outcome for him at the Fight Nights 130 event.