Russian rising star is excited about his featherweight MMA clash with his undefeated compatriot at on June 6 in U.S. primetime.
That bout will go down at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, where Dauev aims to improve his 9-1 professional record against the 10-0 promotional newcomer.
Given his unblemished slate and proven finishing instincts, .
While Dauev respects his opponent바카라s clean record and dangerous skill set, he believes he has what it takes to give Akaev a harsh dose of reality. The 24-year-old told :
바카라Magomed is a debutant in ONE, but he isn바카라t new when it comes to professional fighting. He has a good record of 10 wins. I watched his last few fights, and I can say that he바카라s got good striking and solid wrestling. But I바카라m confident that I can match him in every area.바카라
Dauev made his own promotional debut in January of last year at , securing a dominant unanimous decision win over long-tenured bantamweight standout after three rounds of thrilling action.
That performance showcased his diverse talents. With explosive striking and relentless grappling, Dauev quickly asserted himself as a name to watch.
Considering his experience on the global stage, coupled with his elite training in both Russia and Thailand, he isn바카라t intimidated by what Akaev will bring to the ring at ONE Fight Night 32:
바카라With my preparation, nothing will surprise me, but I definitely won바카라t underestimate him.바카라
Naturally, Dauev hopes to make a statement in his sophomore appearance in ONE, this time up a division at featherweight.
After earning a decision 바카라 albeit an entertaining one 바카라 in his ONE debut, he바카라s now motivated to get the finish and take home a US$50,000 performance bonus:
바카라If possible, a quick finish is a good chance to get a bonus because I always want to earn a bonus wherever I fight. But if it doesn바카라t happen, I바카라m ready to go through all three rounds.바카라
Driven By Championship Dreams
Ibragim Dauev바카라s lofty aspirations extend far beyond his upcoming showdown with Magomed Akaev.
He바카라s been paying close attention to ONE fighters during his time away from the action, well aware that he could face a number of them in the future:
바카라I always follow events in the league, but right now, I바카라m focused on my own fight. I know one thing for sure 바카라 I바카라m ready to fight anyone and won바카라t turn down any bouts.바카라
This studious and goal-oriented mindset has served the Russian well throughout his career, and his return on June 6 will be a critical step during his climb toward 26 pounds of gold.
Dauev바카라s dedication to MMA is fueled by that goal and the unending backing from those around him:
바카라I바카라m motivated by the World Title. Wherever I am, I want to be the best. The support of my loved ones also helps me a lot, and I can바카라t let them down.바카라
