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Islam Murtazaev will lastly get his probability to problem Regian “The Immortal” Eersel for the ONE Light-weight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE: WINTER WARRIORS.
After a couple of false begins and a few unhealthy luck, the 30-year-old contender is trying ahead to sharing the Circle with the division’s reigning king on Friday, 3 December.
However who is that this ONE Tremendous Sequence debutant, and what introduced him to The House of Martial Arts? Get to know Murtazaev earlier than his major occasion showdown on the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
#1 He Hails From Dagestan
Murtazaev was born within the famed mountainous territory of Dagestan, Russia. And although the area has endured its share of instability, it additionally made him sturdy.
As a teenager, he regarded as much as the native athletes – significantly the fighters – and set off on his personal path in martial arts by taking on Muay Thai when he was 10 years previous.
#2 He’s Not Simply An Athlete
Whereas he all the time had a ardour for fight sports activities, Murtazaev was additionally a superb pupil, and he earned a level in economics.
He then labored as an engineer within the oil and fuel business earlier than giving it as much as pursue his desires of sporting glory whereas he was nonetheless younger sufficient.
#3 He Has Elite Coaching Companions
The rising Russian star works with loads of top-quality coaching companions who’re well-known to ONE Tremendous Sequence followers.
At residence, he trains alongside mild heavyweight star Beybulat Isaev. And at Venum Coaching Camp in Thailand, he places in work alongside the likes of Mehdi “Diamond Coronary heart” Zatout and compatriot Alaverdi “Babyface Killer” Ramazanov.
#4 ‘Kill Or Be Killed’
Having blasted his method to a 20-4 skilled file, Murtazaev describes his model as “kill or be killed,” which ought to make for a captivating battle towards the aggressive Eersel.
“I’m harmful so long as I can breathe. I attempt to strike each time I can, instantly and surprisingly. I all the time take dangers and go to the tip. This shall be spectacular and thrilling. Don’t blink,” the Russian says.
Followers ought to anticipate something and the whole lot from the person from Dagestan, together with high-octane spinning assaults.
#5 He Loves Horses
It’s not all about preventing for Murtazaev, who has different hobbies that stem from his conventional Dagestani background.
He’s an avid horse rider, and it’s clear he can deal with even the wildest of stallions.
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