“This is in our blood” - Akbar Abdullaev says it won’t be a surprise if he decides to use his wrestling against Tang Kai

Undefeated Kyrgyzstani MMA fighter Akbar Abdullaev is known for his explosive finishing ability, going 11-0 in his budding MMA career thus far, including 10 knockouts and one submission.

But apart from his dangerous hands, Abdullaev says opponents should also worry about his wrestling, which he cultivated in the mountains of Dagestan all those years ago.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Abdullaev says fans should not be shocked if he decides to take matters to the ground against featherweight MMA king Tang Kai this weekend.

The 27-year-old Tiger Muay Thai representative said:

"I can’t say I had no experience in wrestling. This is in our blood. I spend much time working on my wrestling, both on the offensive and defensive side."

Abdullaev will return to the world's largest martial arts organization this Friday night to face his toughest test yet in the promotion. A victory over Tang Kai would no doubt boost his stock to epic heights in ONE Championship.

Akbar Abdullaev faces Tang Kai in five-round non-title affair at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video

Unbeaten Akbar Abdullaev will throw down with featherweight MMA titleholder Tang Kai in a five-round non-title bout this weekend.

The two will fight 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 free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.