Rapidly rising star is eager to make his mark on the grandest stage for martial arts.
On May 2 in U.S. primetime, the 19-year-old from Azerbaijan will face the most dangerous test of his burgeoning career when he battles in an explosive flyweight Muay Thai scrap at at Bangkok바카라s Lumpinee Stadium.
Guluzada reeled off three straight wins at ONE Friday Fights, including a pair of jaw-dropping finishes, to earn a US$100,000 contract and a spot on ONE바카라s main roster.
The teenager바카라s meteoric rise solidified him as one of the striking world바카라s brightest young talents, but despite his dominant performances, he admitted that he didn바카라t anticipate securing his contract so quickly.
바카라King바카라 told :
바카라Honestly, I didn바카라t expect it at all, especially not right after that last knockout. I couldn바카라t believe it. I was really happy then, and I still am. Of course, I was hoping for a contract eventually, but not this fast.바카라
In his most recent outing, Guluzada delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate with an unforgettable spinning elbow on Thai standout . That victory capped an impressive run that showcased his dynamic striking arsenal and an elite fight IQ well beyond his years.
As he now prepares for his much-anticipated North American primetime debut, the Team Mehdi Zatout product recognizes this opportunity as a significant jump in competition:
바카라It바카라s a whole different level. I바카라m making my debut with a contract at ONE Fight Night. It바카라s a serious step up. Everything feels more real now.바카라
Standing across from Guluzada will be former Road to ONE: America contract winner Climaco, who boasts some of the division바카라s heaviest hands.
The Azerbaijani prodigy was quick to acknowledge his foe바카라s undeniable one-punch power, but he also identified a clear weakness that he plans to exploit:
바카라His left hand, it바카라s definitely one of his biggest weapons. He throws clean straight shots. But he drops his hands a lot. He also doesn바카라t move much and tends to just shell up. That바카라s probably the biggest weakness I see.바카라
Guluzada Says Speed, Fight IQ Are Keys To Victory
With his remarkable mixture of traditional Muay Thai and elements of kickboxing, Akif Guluzada brings a unique style to the world바카라s largest martial arts organization.
A true buzzsaw of activity and relentless aggression who바카라s capable of fighting out of both stances, 바카라King바카라 believes that he바카라ll be too much for Sean Climaco to handle:
바카라I believe I have a higher fight IQ. I바카라m quicker, more agile 바카라 and he바카라s not.바카라
Against a fundamentally sound, forward-marching puncher, Guluzada will be focused on avoiding his adversary바카라s most dangerous weapons while creating opportunities for his own diverse arsenal.
The teenager has shown incredible composure throughout his young career and three-bout run in ONE, fighting with both the patience and technique of a more experienced striker.
He바카라s sure that he바카라ll secure the finish at ONE Fight Night 31 바카라 and he has plenty of ways to get it done:
바카라I think it could end by knockout. Because of how often he drops his hands, there will be chances, whether it바카라s a high kick, elbow, or knee.바카라
