Revisiting Abdulla Dayakaev’s Fourth Knockouts in ONE
After proving his top skills at ONE Championship’s weekly series ONE Friday Fights, Abdulla Dayakaev will make his anticipated debut in the martial arts organization’s monthly fight series this Saturday.
The 23-year-old Russian, who owns a 6-1 record at ONE Friday Fights, will face Thai veteran Saemapetch Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II in the morning hours of Saturday, May 3.
Before Dayakaev returns to Bankok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, we take a look back at his four knockout victories at ONE Friday Fights.
1. A Knockout Victory Against Cerkez
In his second bout at ONE Friday Fights, Dayakaev scored an impressive knockout victory against Turkey’s Sevket Cerkez.
The Russian fighter displayed his shocking speed and well-rounded striking game, attacking Cerkez aggressively with a flurry of punches, punctuated by a clean left hand that finished the contest at 1:39 in the second round.
2. A Stunning Knockout Win Against Ongbak
In his matchup against Ongbak Fairtex, Dayakaev knocked down in the final third of the first round before unleashing an onslaught of punches, dropping the Thai opponent via a massive fight-ending right hand at 2:34 in the first round.
3. A Left-Hook KO of Sibmuen in 35 Seconds
In his most spectacular knockout, the Russian needed only 35 seconds to knock out two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Sibmuen.
At the half minute mark, Dayakaev landed a powerful left hook, sending his Thai opponent onto the canvas, unable to continue.
4. An Aggressive KO of Malatesta
In his most recent bout, Dayakaev scored a stunning knockout of Italy’s Alessio Malatesta that earned him a six-figure contract and a spot on ONE Championship’s global roster.
The Russian displayed his superior power, hammering away with combinations before dropping Malatesta with a huge body shot at 2:37 in the first round.
