Saint Petersburg has assembled a notable heavyweight team, potentially the strongest lineup since the legendary Red Devil gym 20 years ago. The roster includes Kirill Kornilov (18-3), Alexander Maslov (12-1), Anton Vinnikov (18-5), Daniil Matsola (7-0), Artem Dushenko (6-3 at 93kg), Dmitry Baboryko (2-0), Denis Goltsov (36-9), and regular training camp participant Anton Vyazigin (17-6). Most compete in ACA, where the high level of competition makes victories particularly meaningful for establishing world-class credentials. Two interesting upcoming matchups include Kirill Kornilov versus Tony Johnson and Daniil Matsola versus Khadis Ibragimov. Ibragimov also developed as a professional fighter in Saint Petersburg, adding intrigue to the regional heavyweight scene.
