Abdulla Dayakaev: I Came to ONE to Be the Best
Russian Muay Thai star Abdulla Dayakaev insists he is not intimidated by former world title challenger Saemapetch Fairtexand wants to continue to climb the ladder to the top in ONE Championship.
Dayakaev and Saemapetch will face each other in an exciting featherweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II in the morning hours of Saturday, May 3.
The 22-year-old Russian won six out of seven bouts at ONE Championship’s weekly fight series ONE Friday Fights, including four finishes, securing a full-time contract to join the martial arts organization’s main roster.
“If I wasn’t confident, I’d be sitting at home. I came to ONE to be the best – no matter who the opponent is,” Dayakev said. “[I want to prove] that I truly earned this contract. It wasn’t by luck or a fluke.”
ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs Nong-O II kicks off at 3:00 AM Mecca on Saturday, May 3 and will be broadcast live via beIN SPORTS and watch.onefc.com.
