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25-year-old unbeaten Kazakhstani sensation Samat Mamedov is getting ready to make his debut in the world's largest martial arts organization, and he plans on making a statement.
Mamedov brings his perfect 6-0 record to ONE Championship and is set to take on Swiss standout Maurice Abevi early next month. The 25-year-old says fans should not expect their lightweight MMA clash to go the distance.
In a recent interview with ONE Championship, Mamedov discussed his matchup with Abevi and shared his thoughts on his opponent's skills.
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The Kazakhstani fighter said:
"Abevi has a reach advantage with long arms that I think he’ll try to use. Other than that, he’s a well-rounded fighter with knockout power who’s dangerous on the ground. Most of his fights end early, and I don’t think this one will go the distance."
This fight has the makings of an absolute show-stealer indeed, and fans should not miss this epic showdown. Samat Mamedov and Maurice Abevi are set to lock horns in a three-round lightweight MMA contest at ONE 168: Denver.
The event broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Friday, September 6.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. But for those who want to catch the event at the stadium, tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Samat Mamedov looking for statement victory over Maurice Abevi: "I’ll definitely leave a message for future opponents"
Undefeated Samat Mamedov is looking to make an example out of Maurice Abevi at ONE 168: Denver and he wants to announce his arrival on the global stage of ONE Championship in a big way.
He told the promotion:
"Of course, I want to finish the fight early, but the main thing is to win and make a statement in ONE. I’ll definitely leave a message for future opponents."
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding ONE 168: Denver as it happens.
