Respecting (and Scouting) Older MMA Prospects

Shamil Erdogan
Light-heavyweight
9-0
Russia
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Erdogan has a background as a wrestler as he was a former national team freestyle wrestler. In addition to ever-improving skills on the feet, Erdogan’s wrestling is a huge part of his undefeated record. Along with a strong wrestling base, his active ground and pound is a big factor in his success. Of all the prospects Russia holds Erdogan flies massively under the radar even at his age.

Satrudin Vakhidov
Light-heavyweight
7-1-1
Russia
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Vakhidov is flying under the radar for 205-pound prospects. He’s unbeaten and for the last two years, and a result he’s been getting more noticed at least. He hasn’t fought at all this year yet so he does need to get the ball rolling. Vakhidov is a strong wrestler with heavy top position. On the feet, he uses his length on the outside but on the inside is dangerous with power punches and knees.