Aleksandr Maslov
27 | 6’2” | Muravlenko, Russia | 5-1 | 5 Finishes | 5 KO/TKOs | Combined Opponents’ Record: 45-16 | Best Win – Cody East (13-5)
Maslov was on my list last year and didn’t start off 2020 all too well losing by decision. Still, Maslov was able to bounce back and get two conservative wins. It was also really good to see him getting three fights in 2020. Over the years, he’s beat journeyman Yuriy Protzenko, Wallyson Carvalho who was a good prospect at the time, and former UFC fighter Cody East. In his two victories from 2020 he beat opponents who had a 11-1 record combined.
Maslov is a dangerous athletic striker who has a lot of pop behind his punches. He’s also very fast with his output and overall has good hands with a key uppercut he loves to throw. His takedown defense is a concern but age is on his side and he’s been fighting good solid fighters. Maslov hasn’t fought anyone with a losing record to date.
