Russian Rising Stars Ibragim Dauev And Magomed Akaev Set For MMA Matchup At ONE Fight Night 32
A battle between Russian mixed martial arts sensations is heading to ONE Fight Night 32.
On June 6 in U.S. primetime, Ibragim Dauev will welcome undefeated Magomed Akaev to ONE when they collide in an intriguing featherweight MMA scrap at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Renowned for his ground-and-pound and relentless finishing instincts, Dauev made waves in his ONE debut last January at ONE Fight Night 18. He employed a relentless takedown game and explosive striking to score a dominant unanimous decision victory over long-tenured ONE competitor Mark Abelardo at bantamweight.
That win showed the 24-year-old belongs among the best of the best in ONE. He will now bring a 9-1 professional record into this matchup with his fast-rising compatriot.
For his part, Akaev boasts an impeccable 10-0 professional record that includes plenty of highlight-reel knockouts. A gifted athlete with show-stopping power, the 28-year-old is dangerous whether he’s throwing big strikes on the feet or bombing away with thunderous punches on the mat.
Both standouts will have something to prove at ONE Fight Night 32.
Dauev will aim to keep his momentum going in a higher weight class and remind fans why he’s one of Russia’s most talented young fighters. Akaev, meanwhile, is hungry to make a splash in his ONE debut, extend his perfect record, and establish himself as a threat at featherweight.
