‘This Is Perfect For Me’ – Anar Mammadov Expects Another Explosive Finish Against Yodlekpet At ONE Friday Fights 134
Anar Mammadov may have only had one fight in ONE Championship so far, but the Azerbaijani knockout artist has already made a lasting impression. The 29-year-old believes his second act will be even more devastating.
On Friday, November 21, live in Asia primetime, he returns to Bangkok, Thailand, for ONE Friday Fights 134 in a pivotal flyweight Muay Thai main event showdown against Thai powerhouse Yodlekpet “The Destroyer” Or Atchariya.
For Mammadov, it’s a chance to prove he belongs among the division’s rising forces and push closer toward a life-changing US$100,000 contract.
Mammadov stormed into ONE with a sensational promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 120, where he demolished Komawut FA Group via TKO with destructive punches. Entering that bout looking to build his name, he walked out as a feared contender after silencing doubters in less than two rounds.
He said:
“I know. Nobody really believed in me, but I had to prove that I have something in me. I wanted to eliminate that doubt.”
Since then, the Azerbaijani striker has sharpened his focus, turning his victory into a foundation rather than a finish line. With a professional record of 12-3, he now aims to claim his 13th career win, this time against one of Thailand’s most dangerous pressure fighters.
Mammadov’s confidence comes not only from his knockout power but also from how seamlessly he has adapted to ONE’s 4-ounce gloves — equipment that transforms striking exchanges and dramatically amplifies damage.
He said:
“Yes, I feel very comfortable in those 4-ounce gloves. I think they are perfect for me. I did professional kickboxing matches with big gloves for 15 years before this. When I saw these small gloves, I thought, ‘This is perfect for me.’”
That comfort comes from years of refining his boxing flow, accuracy, and shot placement.
For the 29-year-old, 4-ounce gloves simply reveal the strengths he has cultivated throughout his entire fighting career.
Mammadov said:
“Because I trust my punch flow and my punch technique. I’ve been working on it for years, and I believe I can be highly successful here. Even in amateur and professional kickboxing with big gloves, I could still beat my opponents. It’s much easier with the small gloves. I proved this both to myself and to the people watching.”
Mammadov Sees Weakness In Yodlekpet’s Game
Anar Mammadov knows exactly what stands in front of him — a four-time Muay Thai World Champion with heavy hands, relentless pressure, and a wealth of experience. But he also sees opportunity.
Facing Yodlekpet Or Atchariya, a veteran with more than 130 professional bouts, gives the Azerbaijani a chance to measure himself against elite Thai striking. It also provides the platform to shock the world again.
Mammadov has studied his opponent closely and understands the threat.
He said:
“I believe I can show different things in the Yodlekpet match. Yodlekpet has an opposite guard, which might be a bit challenging, but he has a similar fighting style and height to Komawut. I also believe he is a veteran fighter. He’s been training with Komawut for 15 years, and he trusts his own techniques and combinations.
“I always like to fight smart. The power is not just in the arm, it’s also in the core and the technique. I like to use my power, but I prefer to use it at the right time and in the right place. It’s difficult to say exactly how the match will go right now. We will know at the beginning of the match, but I think my opponent will be caught in his mistakes.”
While many expect a center-line collision of power versus power, Mammadov sees the fight differently. His game is built on timing, precision, and choosing the perfect moment to unleash his explosiveness — not on reckless brawling.
Given the small gloves and both men’s ability to end the fight at any moment, the Azerbaijani believes another explosive finish is within reach.
He said:
“People think that my main weapon is my hands, and I am dangerous with my fists. But I am also dangerous with my feet. However, in the inside game, it’s easier to show the power with the fist because the gloves are small. Anything can happen. I think I can finish it with my hands, but the feet and the knee strikes are always possible.”
