Akbar Abdullaev says the "hungrier" fighter will prevail in clash for gold vs Tang Kai: "I will try to do my best"

Akbar Abdullaev believes that the biggest fight of his career to date will come down to more than just skill. The undefeated competitor has proven himself to be one of the most exciting rising athletes in mixed martial arts.

At 27 years old with a record of 11-0, all of his wins have come by way of finish. Three of those have come under the ONE Championship banner.

Akbar Abdullaev's accomplishments speak for themselves, but the same can be said for his next opponent who will undoubtedly be the biggest test of his career so far. In the main event of ONE Fight Night 27, Tang Kai puts the ONE featherweight MMA world championship on the line against Abdullaev, in what is sure to be a treat for fight fans.

Both men are clearly two of the most skilled mixed martial artists in their weight class and that's why the challenger thinks that their battle will test them in different ways. He told ONE Championship in a recent interview that in his opinion, this contest will come down to which man wants it more:

"The one who is hungrier will win this fight, I suppose. I will try to do my best to win the world title and be a ONE World Champion."

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Akbar Abdullaev could ascend to star status with a win

Both Akbar Abdullaev and Tang Kai have clearly showed that they have the hunger to reach the highest level. The Chinese world champion has produced an incredible winning streak in the promotion to take the number one spot at featherweight.

Abdullaev is hot on his heels though and his finishing ability makes him a must-watch competitor. There isn't a better time for these two men to be meeting each other and that's what makes it so exciting.

On Jan. 10 at Lumpinee Stadium, only one of them will maintain their undefeated record in ONE.

ONE Fight Night 27 will be available to all active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in North America live in U.S. primetime for free.