“I don’t feel much pressure” - Akbar Abdullaev credits rough upbringing for preparing him for the bright lights of the global stage

Undefeated Kyrgyzstani MMA fighter Akbar Abdullaev believes the challenging experiences he had as a young boy growing up in Dagestan to become a martial artist transformed him into a fighting machine incapable of feeling pressure.

Abdullaev says he has had to deal with extremely adverse living conditions throughout the years, so much so that it has made him incredibly tough.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Abdullaev talked about his mindset heading into his next appearance in the world's largest martial arts organization.

The unbeaten 27-year-old Tiger Muay Thai representative stated:

"Honestly, I don’t feel much pressure because I’ve had even tougher circumstances in my life. So I don’t feel much pressure with fights and things like that, life pressures me more than fights."

Abdullaev is now set to return to the ONE Championship ring to face his stiffest test yet, and he is confident he can pass this with flying colors.

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Akbar Abdullaev challenges featherweight MMA champ Tang Kai at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video

The undefeated Akbar Abdullaev is set to face featherweight MMA king Tang Kai in a five-round non-title bout this weekend.

The two lock horns at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, January 10.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event, as it happens.