Maurice Abevi is coming off a signature win over Zhang Lipeng and is hoping to make it three in a row at ONE 168: Denver. On Friday, September 6, the light-weight faces Samat Mamedov to try to push himself into the title image. However simply being on the second U.S. occasion has the Swiss star grateful for the chance.
“I really feel like I bought actually sharp earlier than the final struggle, however within the struggle itself, I really feel like I couldn’t actually present every thing I had, in order that’s why I’m actually motivated to deliver this subsequent efficiency to the Circle. It’s thrilling, and I really feel that by preventing within the U.S. now, it’s an indication that I’m appreciated by ONE. I recognize that from them as properly. They need me to ship, and I need to ship. I’ll give every thing to ship on that date,” Abevi talked about to ONE.
Mamedov might be a tough out. To this point, no one has toppled the Turkish star. Abevi plans to unload all his tips on an enormous card to face out from the gang.
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“I really feel like this struggle goes to be me exhibiting all my expertise. In ONE up to now, I may present a few of what I’m able to, however I used to be by no means capable of put my complete arsenal on show. I really feel like on this struggle, I can actually throw my complete arsenal and present some new stuff, present some extra spinning kicks,” the rising light-weight contender remarked.
Abevi is complimentary of the talents Mamedov brings to the desk. Nevertheless, in response to the 24-year-old, one important distinction is the extent of competitors he has confronted so far. As Mamedov prepares for his first rodeo in ONE Championship, Abevi plans to indicate him that life is way totally different on the worldwide stage.
“Mamedov is an effective wrestler and an aggressive man. I believe he’s a very good opponent. I believe he’s tremendous harmful. He’s completed almost all of his fights. His opponents have been not likely top-notch, however he completed all of them within the first spherical, and that should imply one thing. I actually respect him so much as a fighter. I believe he’s going to offer me a very good problem,” Abevi mentioned.
The expectation for Abevi is a fast-paced struggle. That dedication comes from watching the Turk’s different matches. However Abevi is planning for slightly extra time within the Circle on September 6.
Though the Swiss athlete does have some tips he desires to indicate in Denver, he desires to play it good. Abevi desires to remain essentially sound to put on down the ONE debutant on September 6. As soon as in management, Abevi then sees a straightforward path to victory.
“It’s good for me that he comes out quick as a result of I like to maneuver so much. I like to remain at distance. I believe I could make him swing and hit air so much and attempt to shoot unhealthy takedowns as a result of he’s not that skilled with high-level fighters. He’s going to get drained if he’s used to ending folks rapidly. I’m going to make use of my jab, use my footwork, climate the storm within the first, after which take over within the second and third,” Abevi commented.
ONE 168: Denver airs stay on Prime Video on Friday, September 6. The motion begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is free for all Amazon Prime members within the U.S. and Canada. Remaining tickets at on sale now by way of Ticketmaster.
