Alikhan Vakhaev
29 | 6’6” | Grozny, Russia | 12-2 | 8 Finishes | 7 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission | Combined Opponents’ Record: 100-36 | Best Win – Salimgerey Rasulov (22-8)
Vakhaev is the fourth Russian heavyweight mentioned on this list. He is currently signed with ACA and has been fighting there for the last four years. Last August he captured the ACA title. He’s won his last eight fights after losing to Volkan Oezdemir in 2016.
Vakhaev is a striker who understands distance management. He throws good long punches and kicks and does an excellent job coming in with strikes and knees in the clinch. He’s shown to be a well-equipped counter striker making opponents pay when they rush in on him. Vakhaev stays calm and picks his shots while conserving his energy well. Another strong prospect from Russia.
